The 3 Biggest Diet Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making
May 15, 2012 • 1 Comment
Want to lose weight but not seeing results?
You could be making one of these 3 biggest diet mistakes.
In this video, licensed nutritionist Lisa Jubilee of Living Proof Nutrition/Fitness explains the 3 most common mistakes people make when trying to lose weight.
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May’s Powerful Word is Trustworthiness
May 15, 2012 • Leave a Comment
Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts.
It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.
This month’s Powerful Word is TRUSTWORTHINESS.
Here’s a video from Dr. Robyn Silverman in which she introduces some of the concepts we’ll be covering this month:
Trustworthiness can be defined as “being worthy of someone’s trust” or confidence. While straightforward, trustworthiness is achieved by choosing to take (and not take) certain actions. Read the rest of this entry »
Groupon Alert: Get 10 Kickboxing Classes for Just $50!
May 14, 2012 • Leave a Comment
We wanted to make sure you knew about a Groupon of ours that just went live this morning.
For $30, you get 4 kickboxing classes with a 40-minute personal training session, and a pair of free boxing gloves.
or…
For $50, you get 10 kickboxing classes with a 40-minute personal training session, and a pair of free boxing gloves.
If you’ve been thinking about trying us out for awhile now, this is the time to act!
Our class is a lot of fun – you’ll burn tons of calories, but it won’t feel like a chore.
But don’t just take it from us – the L Magazine recently picked our kickboxing class as one of New York City’s Top 10 Workouts for People Who Hate to Work Out!
The Groupon deal is only good for another 2 days, so if it sounds good to you, buy it now!
Be sure to call us at 718-287-5500 as soon as you purchase it to schedule your first class.
We do require our Groupon kickboxers to make an appointment, and our schedule is already filling up fast!
Please note that the Groupon is available only to newcomers to our kickboxing program.
So if you’ve taken a kickboxing class with us before, you won’t be eligible to use this deal, sorry!
Should My Child Take a Break From Karate Over the Summer?
May 1, 2012 • Leave a Comment
by Dr. Robyn Silverman, creator of Powerful Words
We’re coming upon the summer months and the end of the school year.
This often can mean a change in routine and the adoption of other activities and programs in your child’s daily schedule.
While summer is a wonderful time of year to relax and try new things, it’s important for your child to maintain a balance of structured and unstructured time.
It’s advisable to keep some consistency in your child’s activity schedule so that the transition back at the end of the summer is not jarring or difficult.
As a Child Development Expert, I’ve been asked about whether a child should or shouldn’t “take a break” from karate during the summer. Obviously, there’s no one answer since no child is the same.
However, in my experience, maintaining at least 1-2 classes per week during the summer helps a child to feel a sense of accomplishment and stability.
At the same time, they’re able to strengthen their character and keep their commitment to learning alive. This helps them to be classroom-ready when school resumes. Read the rest of this entry »
Book your next birthday party at Urban Martial Arts!
April 25, 2012 • Leave a Comment
Looking for a place to host your child’s next birthday party?
You can have it right here at Urban Martial Arts!
Not only does the birthday boy/girl get to cut the cake with a real samurai sword, but all the kids will learn cool karate moves and play fun karate-themed games.
Unlike other party venues that provide the space and… well, not much more than that, we provide all the pizza, drinks, plates, cups, napkins.
All you have to do is show up with the cake and goodie bags!
Packages start as low as $399 but availability is limited, so call us at 718-287-5500 to reserve your date today!
What Should I Ask Grandparents to Understand Their Legacy?
April 23, 2012 • Leave a Comment
Throughout April 2012, we’ll be working on the concept of “legacy.”
All our discussions and activities will aim to help our students understand that is what you leave behind. It’s what people remember about you, a team you were on or a school or class you were part of — even after the season or year is over.
Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts. It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.
In this video, Dr. Robyn addresses a girl who’d like to know what kinds of questions to ask her grandparents in order to better understand their legacy.
To give you more ideas for conversation topics, here’s a run-down of what we’ll be discussing this month:
Week 1 Courage defined: What does courage mean? What are people scared of?
Week 2 Taking healthy risks: How can I try new things & meet new people?
Week 3 Courage & Values: How can I stand up for what I think is right and fair?
Week 4 Keeping Control: How can I calm myself down and make good choices?
We’d love to hear how your conversations go with your child so do share with us!
How Can I Help My Child Understand Our Family’s Legacy?
April 17, 2012 • 1 Comment
Throughout April 2012, we’ll be working on the concept of “legacy.”
All our discussions and activities will aim to help our students understand that is what you leave behind. It’s what people remember about you, a team you were on or a school or class you were part of — even after the season or year is over.
Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts. It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.
In this post, Dr. Robyn answers a question from a parent who wants to preserve her family history to help her children see where they come from.
Dear Dr. Robyn,
There seems to be such a lack of connection these days with all these cell phones and text messages. Who really knows anyone anymore? I really want to preserve my family history and help my children see where they come from. Any suggestions?
– KatieAnn D.; Durham, NC, paraphrased from an e-mail; with permission
Dear KatieAnn,
What a beautiful idea! I think it’s wonderful that you want to help preserve your family history and use your family’s story to teach your children.
People often think of the “treasures” someone leaves behind in terms of money, jewelry and other assets. But as Mark Hayes Daniell writes in Family Legacy and Leadership; “Family legacy encompasses all that a family holds dear and wants to preserve for the future – the histories, values, knowledge and experience that are just as essential as a family’s financial assets.”
I agree, don’t you? So what should we think about when we are trying to preserve our family’s legacy? Read the rest of this entry »
Legacy Quotes: 6 Great Quotes About Legacy
April 9, 2012 • Leave a Comment
Throughout April 2012, we’ll be working on the concept of “legacy.”
All our discussions and activities will aim to help our students understand that is what you leave behind. It’s what people remember about you, a team you were on or a school or class you were part of — even after the season or year is over.
Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts. It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.
To inspire your own discussions at home, here are five of our all-time favorite quotes about legacy:
“The mass of men worry themselves into nameless graves while here and there a great unselfish soul forgets himself into immortality.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Pride and power fall when the person falls, but discoveries of truth form legacies that can be built upon for generations”
—Criss Jami
“The reward doesn’t necessarily go to the biggest, the brightest, or the best. It goes to the one who has the courage to keep trying until success is inevitably achieved.”
—Dr. Robyn Silverman
“If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”
—Benjamin Franklin
“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.“
—Shannon L. Alder
“No legacy is so rich as honesty.“
—William Shakespeare
To give you more ideas for conversation topics, here’s a run-down of what we’ll be discussing over the next 4 weeks:
Week 1 Legacy defined: What does legacy mean? What is a good or a bad legacy?
Week 2 Legacy, character & behavior: How do I treat others?
Week 3 Impact & impression: Who has made an impact on me? Who has taught me?
Week 4 Keep & share: How do we remember and commemorate?
We’d love to hear how your conversations go with your child so do share with us!
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April’s Powerful Word Is Legacy
April 4, 2012 • Leave a Comment
It’s the beginning of a new month, and that means it’s time for a new Powerful Word!
Throughout April 2012, we’ll be working on the concept of “legacy.”
All our discussions and activities will aim to help our students understand that is what you leave behind. It’s what people remember about you, a team you were on or a school or class you were part of — even after the season or year is over.
Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts. It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.
Here’s a video from Dr. Robyn Silverman in which she introduces some of the concepts we’ll be covering this month:
This month we will focus on the powerful word; “legacy.” Legacy is what you leave behind. It’s what people remember about you, a team you were on or a school or class you were part of– even after the season or year is over. Read the rest of this entry »
Check out Pics From Our Latest Photo Shoot!
April 3, 2012 • Leave a Comment
We did a photo shoot at Urban Martial Arts a few weeks ago – you can check out some of the new pics on our Facebook page.
While you’re there, be sure to “like” our page too!
Thanks to the parents for lending us your adorable kids for the morning!
And we also want to send a big thank you to the very talented Magdiel Sanchez for another incredible job!
