Happy New Year!
NEWS AND REMINDERS
KIDS MA SCHEDULE UPDATE
As noted in a previous communication, we have a few updates to our Saturday classes
beginning Tuesday January 3rd.
Our Saturday classes will move indoors during the colder winter months.
The ages 4-6 and 7-10 classes will be combined Saturdays with a 10 am start time;
Future Black Belt Saturday classes will start at 10:45 am.
The updated schedule beginning in January is listed on our website.
KIDS STUDENT PORTAL
Remember, you can find student resources,
like the weekly classes signup page and student event calendar within your student portal.
Visit the student portal page on our website.
The password is listed in the student newsletter
ADULT BJJ PROGRAM
Adults, the timing is right to start training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with our classes restarting this month!
Beginning Wed, January 4th, our adult classes will follow the schedule below. Join one of our trial classes and experience training firsthand!
CLOSURES
There will be no classes Monday, January 16th
How will and your family you spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Let us know if you are participating in an available service opportunity so that we may share it for others to join!
***If you normally train on one of the days Dream is closed, you can temporarily switch to another day for that impacted week.***
Feel free to check the signup page for available slots
and call us at (973) 306-4130 or email us to make the one-time switch for you.
Please Do NOT switch your days on the signup page; that is for ongoing reserved class times.
BLOG
MORAL OF THE MONTH: RESPECT
Has your child displayed any of the dojo morals lately?
Please shout it out to us so that we may join in lifting them up.
Click the button in our student newsletter to share with us!
“Respect begins with this attitude: I acknowledge that you are a creature of extreme worth.”
—Gary Chapman
Respect is a fundamental value that is essential for us to learn and cultivate from a young age. It is about recognizing and honoring the inherent worth and dignity of all beings. Respect comprises empathy and consideration in many ways because having respect means recognizing the interconnectedness of all things and treating others with kindness and compassion.
Not only does it help kids to develop positive relationships with others, but respect also helps them to become responsible and well-adjusted members of society. Respectful individuals enjoy improved relationships, enhanced social and emotional intelligence, a better sense of community and increased self-esteem and resilience.
Respect is also an important value that is emphasized in the dojo. In martial arts training, students are expected to show respect to their instructors and training partners, as well as to the martial arts traditions and principles. However, being respectful is not about blindly following rules or hierarchies; rather, it involves being attentive in class, following instructions and safety rules, and treating others with kindness and consideration.
Respect also means understanding that each person is unique in their path and way of being; consideration for the feelings and needs of others is important. We model this in our inclusive, child-centered classes and by honoring students’ individual goals and motivations in any ways we can.
Teaching kids respect involves setting clear expectations and boundaries, modeling respectful behavior, and consistently reinforcing positive behaviors. It is also important to encourage kids to express their own feelings and thoughts in a respectful manner, and to listen to the feelings and thoughts of others.
Respect is taught through patience, consistency, and a willingness to lead by example. By modeling and reinforcing respectful behavior, we can help children to develop strong character and build healthy relationships with others. It is a crucial value that we should all strive to cultivate and demonstrate in our daily lives.