News and Reminders
ADULT BJJ IS BACK!
Have you heard?
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are resuming in January!
Adults are invited to our complimentary 90-min intro class
Saturday, December 3rd at 9 am
Sign up ASAP for this fun, no obligation class!
We also have limited-time $99 gift certificates available for
one month of adult BJJ training to redeem by February of 2023.
Give the gift of BJJ, to yourself or a loved one!
HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR KIDS MARTIAL ARTS
Have relatives been asking what to gift the kids?
Sponsoring a month or two of classes makes for a great present
for the holidays or any time of year!
We now have an easy and convenient gift certificate order form to share with loved ones.
Save, copy and share the link or QR code below!
Gift Certificate Purchase Form
STUDENT PORTAL
Remember, you can find student resources, like the weekly classes signup page
and student event calendar right wthin your student portal.
Visit the student portal page on our website.
The password is listed in student communications.
Schedule Updates
*HOLIDAY CLOSURE*
There will be no classes
Saturday, Dec. 24th, 2022 to Monday, January 2nd, 2023
Classes will resume Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.
***If you normally train on one of the days Dream will be closed,
you can temporarily switch to another day for that impacted week.***
Feel free to check the signup page for available slots
and call or email us to make the one-time switch.
Please do NOT switch your days on the signup sheet; that is for ongoing reserved classes.
DREAM MARTIAL ARTS BLOG
MORAL OF THE MONTH: AWARENESS
“Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness.”
—James Thurber
Awareness, simply put, is being mindful of what is around you and within you. Awareness is a crucial skill for kids to develop from an early age because it helps them learn about themselves and others, and how to make sense of their world.
Teaching children awareness can be beneficial for their mental and emotional growth. It helps them develop a good sense of self, understand and cope with emotions, and foster independence, empathy and social skills. Children who practice awareness are better able to understand their surroundings and their own emotions and how they affect the world around them. And when kids are aware of what is happening around them, they are more likely to make good choices—like picking up after themselves or taking care of a hurt friend.
Martial arts offer plenty of practice in awareness by teaching how to pay attention with all the senses—like listening for footsteps, picking up on subtle movements or quieting oneself to hear the voice within. In martial arts classes, kids learn how to listen for cues from their teachers and other students so they know when and how to respond based on training rather than impulse or emotion. They also learn how to use their bodies effectively through movement—which means they're more likely to be aware of where they are in space at any given moment. Awareness enables them to make good decisions and take care of themselves.
This kind of focus can be applied off the mats, as well—in schoolwork, with friends and family, and even just walking down the street. Reinforcing awareness practice at home need not be complicated. Model active listening and have kids ask follow-up questions. Teach them to notice their thoughts and feelings, and how they can change them. Encourage them to be observant in everyday situations. Provide them opportunities to focus their attention on one thing at a time instead of multitasking.
With awareness comes insight—into ourselves and our environment. Aware individuals are present and have perspective. This ability to be attuned allows for better decision-making, safer choices, and improved relationships, among many other benefits well worth having.