News and Reminders
September Schedule!
We're back...and can't wait to get back to training with you all!
As you may know, we reached out in August with our September schedule and information about resuming classes.
You can find the latest schedule here.
We're pumped to have you join our NEW indoor location at 406 Pompton Avenue in Cedar Grove,
just 5 minutes away from Anderson Park!
Uniforms are required for training indoors. If you need one,
you can place your order at the link provided in student communications or at the dojo!
***If you haven't already, please be sure to sign up for your weekly classes ASAP***
Please refer to our message sent to you in August for additional details,
or feel free to email or call us with any questions!
September Mini Camp!
We're kicking off our nature programming this year with a 2-day mini camp session for kids ages 7-11
We'll explore Mills together while local schools are closed!
Mini Camps sell out fast,
so be sure to grab a spot while you still can!
When: Monday, Sep. 26 & Tuesday, Sep. 27
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
Where: Mills Reservation
Price: $198 for both days!
or $99 per day drop-in rate
Student Portal
Remember, lots of student resources,
like the weekly classes signup page and student event calendar
are right within your student portal.
Visit the student portal page on our website. The password is provided in student communications.
Schedule Updates
*Class Venue Change*
Outdoor Classes on Saturday, September 17th
will take place at Edgemont Park.
We will send an update the week of with the latest information and class location!
DREAM MARTIAL ARTS BLOG
MORAL OF THE MONTH: WISDOM
A wise old owl lived in an oak.
The more he saw, the less he spoke.
The less he spoke, the more he heard.
Now, wasn’t he a wise old bird?
—Anonymous
We often understand wisdom to be something that comes with age. But wisdom can be developed in many ways. It not only entails what we learn but how we apply it in our daily lives. We practice wisdom by balancing empathy and reason to live well, and it is never too early to start cultivating it.
When we are able to apply understanding and knowledge in practical ways, we are acting wisely. Learning, thinking, discerning and considering factors of a given issue against our own values and priorities are all benchmarks of wisdom. Wisdom, then, is a virtue that involves both the heart and mind.
Children can glean wisdom from experiences, including the interactions they have with the trusted adults in their lives. Parents and guardians can model what it looks like to listen intently and think about all sides of an issue before coming up with an opinion or conclusion.
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
― Aristotle
This kind of attentiveness and consideration allow us to understand ourselves and others better and make more thoughtful and deliberate decisions. Wisdom is listening and being present. It is one of the many reasons we incorporate mindfulness into our martial arts and camp programs.
Gaining wisdom is an ongoing process that takes time and patience. Children will become equipped with the skills to understand themselves and others, see the big picture and make better decisions in life, and those results are worth the time and effort.