 Welcome to the latest Jiu Jitsu Calgary Newsletter. Can you believe it’s February already, it feels like January has gone by in a flash. Let’s get our heads down as before we know it, February and March will fly by too and Gradings will be upon us again. In the meantime, enjoy the classes and the additional events that we have in store for you.
As you can see, I have changed the format of the initial e-mail Newsletter to something a bit more appealing to the eye, making it easier to read.
The Jiu Jitsu School is growing very steadily and I am very aware that class size can be a concern from time to time but rest assured, I am keeping a very close eye on class statistics and as soon as there is some consistency in attendance, I will make additional classes available.
There is plenty going on at the club so be sure to keep you eyes on the events listed and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Best Regards
Sensei Malcolm Bale
Kids Classes
There is so much to be gained by kids attending Martial Arts Classes and I really hope that parents recognise the true benefits that extend far beyond learning Self Defense and establishing a bit of additional confidence.
Some of the values gained through Martial Arts will not only be a great help through School and home but will last a lifetime.
If there are aspects of training that you feel strongly about, whether it ’s something you like or dislike then please feel free to contact me. We need your feedback so we can continue helping students growing in the right direction.
You will see that we repeatedly help the students begin to understand some important words such as Discipline, Self Discipline, Respect, Focus and Concentration. By helping them understand such virtues, they become much more than important words.
It was great to be part of the Story on CBC News that was emphasizing the fact that structured programs like Martial Arts can really help teenage kids throughout the course of their lives.
Family Day Weekend
There will be NO CLASSES on Sunday 15th February. Classes will still be held as normal on the Friday and Monday.
Just letting everyone know in plenty of time.
Adult and Kids Gradings
Both Adult and Kids Gradings will be held during the last weekend of March. Specific details will be posted soon.
Adult Technical Training Session
Available to Coloured Belts Only -
In order to help students prepare for Gradings, I am organising a technical Training session where this coming session, we will be concentrating strictly on Orange Belt Curriculum.
This is another extra, to add value to your Jiu-Jitsu Calgary membership.
We will cover each and every Orange Belt Technique. Other Belt Levels will be covered in future weeks.
Visit the page and let me know via the Comments section at the bottom of it, if you will be attending
Training Clinics
There are many Training Clinics lined up for adult students to attend. Anyone who attended January’s Kicking clinic will tell you that there was so much information covered that was enjoyable, practical and a great benefit.
Future months will bring in other events to broaden your knowledge and skills.
This is just the beginning, there will be many clinics made available to help students experience different aspects of Martial Arts and to help them develop in the Art of Jiu Jitsu.
I truly believe that we are training is the best system around but it’s a benefit to all of us to bring in a specialist in their particular field.
Clinics will cover many aspects of Martial Arts Training from very specific elements of our Art and also include areas that we do not normally have the opportunity to cover.
Keep your eyes on the site as details to the next Training Clinic will soon be posted.
Kids Movie Day
These classes are organised to give the kids an additional opportunity for fun in the Dojo. This will help to make a better connection for them to keep up their attendance for many years to come.
The Kids Movie Day gives us an opportunity to teach some additional skills, as well as to get them actively involved in some related physical and fun activities.
We would like to keep this as a regular event but obviously, we will only make these activities available, as long as parents are showing an interest in their children attending them.
Membership Site
This is a great tool for anyone who is really interested in progressing with their Jiu Jitsu. We have recorded every single technique in the curriculum and have started making them available through this membership website.Literally hundreds of hours of effort have already been poured into making this available.
Every Technique will be available in a video format, as well as descriptions and pictures to hep you better understand the application of each and every technique.
The site is still young but it will grow continue to grow as a constant source of reference for Jiu Jitsu Techniques, Training, Fitness and general development. A few students are test driving the site at the moment and enjoying the benefits in doing so.
Free Self Defense Courses
We make Free Self Defense Courses available throughout Calgary so be sure to let people know about them or even attend one yourself if you have not done so already:
Facebook
If you are a current member of Facebook, you may want to join us there. It’s an additional opportunity to share Pictures, Videos, Articles and more.
You can join us there using the following link:
Try a Class for Free
You are welcome to invite Family and Friends along to try a class for Free. They can contact me directly via this page:
Above all -
Have Fun - Train Hard - Train Smart - Fightwize
Sensei Malcolm
Head Instructor
www.jiu-jitsu-calgary.com
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