Scheduled Closed Dates

The scheduled closed days are:

Memorial Day Weekend (Friday-Monday)
Summer Break Week
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
Fall Break (October 12th-16th)
Halloween Night
Thanksgiving Weekend (Wednesday-Sunday)
Christmas (Dec. 23th re-open Jan. 4th)

The school is closed to observe certain Holidays. We also close occasionally for special seminars or camps. We will inform you well in advance of any closing. Some months have extra classes in them so the holidays balance out each other. There are plenty of make-up days available in our schedule, if you would like to take advantage of our many classes offered

CLASS TIMES

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Kung Fu for Kids

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Little Dragons (Ages 3 to 7)

Monday & Wednesday 4:00 - 4:45 P.M.

Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 - 5:45 P.M.

Children's Classes (Ages 3to 7)
Our "Little Dragon" class is taught age appropriate for this group's learning potential. This group is challenged to keep up with the concepts taught in our children's class so we have developed a curriculum just for them. A forty five-minute class is the optimum time for this age group. While learning self-defense these children will have lots of fun in a curriculum custom designed to build their confidence along with respect and self-control. All classes are taught with a mental as well as physical lesson in mind.

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Wing Chun Ninja's (Ages 8 to 14)

Monday & Wednesday 5:00 - 5:45 P.M.

Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 - 6:45 P.M.

Children's Classes (Ages 8 to 14)
It's a scary world out there for kids, isn't it? Each day we ask our children to face challenges that were unheard of just a few short years ago. Over crowded classrooms, Peer pressure, and Violence. A level of negativity in our society that can discourage even the brightest and most optimistic child. Then, when our children hopefully manage to remain physically safe, we can't help but feel alarmed - wondering if they are maintaining optimism and the self-esteem they had when they were younger. I am writing to you - as one parent to another - with an important message: It doesn't have to be this way. A solution exists. And it's easier than you think.

I have been teaching Martial Arts to families just like yours for many years and I am also a proud parent. What would you think if I told you that your child's level of Confidence, Energy, and Enthusiasm could be increased - until they become unstoppable? Unstoppable in pursuit of: ·

Academic Achievement
High Self-Esteem
A Fit, Healthy Lifestyle
And… not only will they pursue and achieve these qualities… what if I were to guarantee that they would enjoy the process? Of course, The Self Defense Academy does teach children how to protect themselves (although, not in the hard-core, violent way that you might imagine!).

For example, we teach:

Self-defense strategy: how to avoid dangerous people and situations
Conflict resolution techniques: skills that enable your child to live and interact peaceably and harmoniously with others and, a simple, but overlooked skill… it's the single most important factor in keeping your child from being bullied - and we will be teaching this to your child in the very first lesson! And yet, while our program will teach your child the necessary "protection skills," the emphasis of our curriculum is on developing the skills that EMPOWER them to be TOP PERFORMERS!

High achievers aren't born - they are made.

And now, by joining our Team, YOU can put these skills to work in your family! Not only will your child enjoy the fun and excitement of an upbeat, positive Martial Art program, they will be developing "real life skills"… and will benefit immediately! Here's what you'll see:

Self-Control - your child will follow rules and resist negative peer pressure automatically!
Improved Focus - your child will listen effectively, and will "zero in" on the task at hand… unaffected by distractions!
Unstoppable Self-Confidence - all types of challenges will be tackled more skillfully; your child will be free to pursue the many opportunities life has to offer - without fear!
Think more clearly - and I don't need to share with you the benefits of clear thinking in school, do I?
Children are not born with these types of necessary skills… but these behaviors can be taught.

Many parents feel "stuck" - and say:

"My child just doesn't have the confidence that it takes." Or "I wish my child had better self-control."

And, how many parents have wondered if their children have the focus and attention span necessary to be successful learners?

Now, you may be asking, "How can I know for sure that the Self Defense Academy teaching system will work for my child?"

I've got some great news for you: It's never been easier to find out.

You see, I am so sure that my unique martial arts program will benefit you and your child that I am offering you the opportunity to try our introductory course, for only $39.95 which comes with a Uniform, so your child will fit right in!

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Wing Chun Adult Classes (Ages 15 and Up)

Monday & Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.

Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.

Wing Chun Kung Fu is a traditional Chinese fighting art that was created over 300 years ago in the legendary Shaolin Temple.
Wing Chun is incredibly powerful and simple to learn. It operates around natural physical principles, disruption of balance and equilibrium, and redirection of force. Built around these fighting principles, the student can flow from one technique to another, so they are not bound to move in set patterns. Wing Chun is not a competition style of martial arts, but a combat art that is designed for self defense only. We teach this class so that any person can feel safe while training and does not have to worry about being injured during training.

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Judo for Kids (Ages 8 to 13)

Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 P.M.

Judo is a Japanese martial art that was founded in the 1890's.
Judo is a finer moral concept of Jujitsu. Judo recognizes the mind and body strengthening capacities of Jujitsu, but is less dangerous for the practitioners. Judo is a method of body management and self-defense. Judo can be practiced as a sport, however, was not originally designed for that purpose. In this class the student will learn the correct way to fall and roll properly. They will also learn how to throw, take down an opponent, ground protection if a bully is on top of them and how to get up.

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Jujitsu for Adults (Ages 14 and Up)

Thursday 6:45 - 8:15 P.M.

Hawaiian Jujitsu
Jujitsu is an unarmed system of combat originally practiced by the Samurai Warriors in Japan. Jujitsu is a combination of escapes, joint locks, throws, chokes, submissions, and strikes to vital points on the body.
Hawaiian Jujitsu (Danzan Ryu) is an eclectic martial art founded in Hawaii in the 1920's. The style(Ryu) is a combination of six systems of classical Japanese Jujitsu, Kodokan Judo, Praying Mantis Kung-Fu, Okinawan Karate, Hawaiian Lua, and American Boxing and Wrestling. Hawaiian Jujitsu is extremely comprehensive and also incorporates the oriental healing arts. Hawaiian Jujitsu could be referred to as America's first Mixed Martial Art. However, self-defense and perfection of character is emphasized instead of competitive sport.

Summer Camp Sensei Cory and Jill demonstrating and teaching Jujitsu --------- In class going over some techniques

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Mixed Martial Arts for Adults (Ages 15 and Up)

Mixed Martial Arts Program
With a Mixed Martial Arts Membership you come in for training three days week, attending one class of Combat Jujitsu, two classes of Wing Chun. This is a great way for those interested in learning MMA for fitness and fun, but not necessarily for competitive fighting, to get a start in MMA.

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Kids Quick Defense Mini Course (Ages 5 to 13)

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Tired of worrying about your child each time they leave the house?
Ever wonder if your child would go with a stranger?
Even to help them find their lost puppy........

What is the Kids Quick Defense Program?
The program consists of four 45 minute classes, held once a week. If you don't have the time to committ to a regular Martial Arts Program, but still want your child to be protected, then this mini course is Right For You...

In this course your children will learn to:
* Be and act more aware. * Project a confident attitude. * Set appropriate boundaries. * Use voice and body language to escape threatening situations. * Recognize common "Lures" used by strangers and abusers. * Deal more effectively with bullying and harassment.
* Use physical resistance when ALL ELSE FAILS by practicing simple, effective, self defense skills.

Violence, bullying, and abuse have become major health issues of our time.
Law enforcement and crime prevention officials estimate that:
* More than 100,000 children each year will become victims of attempted kidnappings by strangers.
* 1 out of 3 girls and 1 out of 6 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18.
* l out of 7 school children will be harmed by bullying.
* 5 out of 6 of today's 12 year olds will become victims of a violent crime in their lifetime.

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Self Defense Mini Course (Ages 14 and Up)

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We will cover all areas of Self Defense, from awareness to physical assault. This course is great for someone that doesn't want to spend a lot of time learning traditional Martial Arts.

SDA offers this course to businesses and organizations who are increasingly concerned about the personal safety and well-being of their employees. To address these concerns, SDA offers this special course that specifically focus on personal safety in and out of the workplace.

This program teaches men, women and teen boys/girls how to recognize situations and behaviors that signal the early stages of an assault. Participants learn how to respond to assault situations, and how to defend themselves. Any men, women and teen boys/girls of all physical abilities can learn the techniques

Knowing when and how physical or sexual assaults commonly happen is an important part of staying safe. We will explore different types of assaults and how to respond effectively. The importance of incorporating safety awareness into daily activities is stressed without scaring or making participants feel paranoid.

In acquaintance rape verbal assertiveness is an important skill for making your boundaries clear. This is especially effective once the woman has learned to recognize the beginning stage of an assault and takes assertive action early on, before the assault becomes physical. When escape or verbal assertiveness are not viable options, a person needs to know how to defend herself.

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Swat/Storm/Delta Classes

These classes are for advanced members that have been approved by the Head Instructor

Swat, Storm & Delta

Tuesday 7:00 - 7:45 P.M.

Cardio Kickboxing and Core Training

$5.00 per class

Monday and Wednesday

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Knife Training/Edge Weapons

$50.00 per month for 8 classes

Monday and Wednesday

7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Instructor Sifu Pat Salantri 2nd Degree Black Belt in Balika-Jujitsu System

He was a personal student under Grandmaster Ed Parker and currently holds a 6th degree Black Belt.

For more information on Professor Salantri here is his website http://www.patsalantri.com

Martial Arts for Kids

The martial arts are renowned for providing a lifetime of personal growth skills. We are excited to have the opportunity to share these benefits with our students. To maximize our effectiveness, we think it's very important for you to understand our goals and how best to work with us to provide a great martial arts experience for all..

FOCUS: The student will be able to pay better attention to their parents, teachers, and friends; they will learn how to focus on goals, ideas,and ways to improve their education.

SELF-CONFIDENCE: Success in a personal development program, such as this, will aid in building self-confidence.

The student will be able to see improvements in themselves, in their flexibility, memory, coordination, strength and self-defense skills, as a result of dedication. This is an excellent foundation for self-confidence.

SELF-DISCIPLINE: To discipline yourself to achieve the goals you want in life. To obey, listen, & learn. To be able to control all body movements and actions. Self Discipline means doing things the right way, not taking the easy way out. Students are encouraged to practice self-discipline, in all areas of life.

SELF-CONTROL: To be able to strike and have control in all movements made by the body. To control a situation and be in control at all times. To know when & how to say NO.

RESPECT: This means to respect others and the art of Martial Arts and to respect the people who teach the Art. To respect the rules and directions giving to you by the instructor. To respect yourself, parents, & others.

And finally, the martial arts are good, clean fun for students of all ages -- it's a rare opportunity to provide you or your child with exciting skills to learn in an atmosphere of respect and courtesy. Parents of our higher-ranking students have said that they considered martial arts to be a part of their child's education. They use martial arts to fill the gaps inherent in our public school system for physical education, personal development and self defense.

We are very careful to teach students that martial arts are not to be used outside the class in any manner other than in true self defense. The result is a self-confident student, who does not need to bully or show off to other people. We are very careful to teach children to use common sense before self-defense and never be abusive or offensive.

The awarding of the higher levels of martial arts sashes instills a sense of achievement and accomplishment. This is very important to us and is the real core of the program. Because the length of time for achieving sashes can be from two to six months.

The movements in martial arts develop coordination and increase strength and flexibility, which will carry over to the work place, school, and sports.

The program builds character by providing the student with the confidence to control situations and ability to stand up to peer pressure and other intimidating situations.

The emphasis of our program is on establishing courtesy, concentration and discipline. A tradition of respect is built into our martial arts instruction.

Training for these tests and passing them, enhances the student's ability to concentrate, plan for, and triumph over challenges. You'll find this to be an excellent reinforcement of study habits and attitudes in school or at work.