Champions MMA Classes-Muy Thai and Jui Jitsu

The new Champions MMA program is for adults that are looking to learn striking and grappling. The program will offer two seprate programs, a Muy Thai program and a Jui jitsu program. Studetns will have the option to train in one or the other or they can participate in both on certain nights.

Please take a look at the class times, and call today to book an introductory lesson. We are really excited about this new program. This will be for adults only, we will be offering a seperate jr. MMA program for teens and kids.

Muy Thai Class schedule

Monday-6:30PM   Wednesday-6:30PM Thursday-8:15 MMA Friday-7:30

Jui jitsu

Tuesday-7:30 Thursday-7:30 Thursday-8:15 PM Saturday-10:00 AM

All curretn adult studetns in the traditional kenpo class can train at no additional charge. Please make sure to see the front desk for our new Champions MMA Rash Guards, and Gi’s for Jui jitsu, and our new Muy Thai gear package which includes Fight shorts, camp t shirt, jump rope, gloves, and ankle supports.

Please see any instrucutor for our new Champions Fight Team long sleeve T shirts. Our fight team try outs will be the first week of May. So please make sure to train and be ready. All adult studetns please make sure to see the front counter to order all required material.

nows the time,

Sensei Nick

Attitude is Everything

I remember wearing a shirt a few years back that said “Attitude is Everything.“ And the more people I interact with the more I believe in this quote. How would you rate your attitude? Do you have a positive attitude? Has your attitude determined your altitude in life?

Today I would like to highlight people that have a Black Belt attitude. First after doing belt testings all weekend, there are a few people that come to mind. First is Bill Grayson, Bill was one of the most impressive adult students I have ever seen at a belt testing. Bill was on fire when it came to attitude. His attitude was shown when he was doing pushups, pull ups, and his sit ups. Of course the 50 push ups were hard after and hour and a half of testing. But the attitude he displayed during his test was inspiring. Bill Great Job!

One of my favorite sayings is to major in the minor things. I notice that people with a positive attitude are experts in this area. Here is a quick list of the minor things that we must major in!

1. Be the best you can every day.

2. Network with people that are more successful than you. Pick their brain. One thing they will all preach is hard work. All the people I network with are hard workers, even though they are successful.

3. Develop the habits of highly successful people-work hard, battle through obstacles, and realize that there is no quick way to success.

4. Seek to improve every day.

5. Be self motivated

Now getting back to people that have shown a Black Belt attitude. I would have to go with a great father, student, and instructor, Sensei Keith Loftus. Sensei Keith made some comments to me this weekend and displayed some great energy in the school that showed his attitude. With his entire family at the belt graduation for his daughter, he told me that the belt graduation was awesome, and encouraged me to do them more often. He said that as a parent, the lessons his daughter are learning make him feel more confident when the day comes when she leaves for college. He said he knows that she will be able to defend herself, and that the life skills that she is learning are invaluable and will take her in a positive direction. I was able to feel his passion through the phone.

In addition to his love of the program, his attitude was shown when I asked him to work with a special student. I asked him to work with this student for 15 minutes. 45 minutes later I was looking for him and I saw him still working with the student. Keith showed that going above and beyond the call of duty was part of his make up. Way to go Keith!

Another one of our great students Nicole, told me the other day that I was a perfectionist. I told her that 15 years ago, I didnt care about anything. It has been the martial arts that has changed my attitude. And talking to people like Jon Malach, Master Farid, and other dear friends that have changed my attitude.

I would like you to challenge yourself to be great this week. This week start over. If you had a bad week last week, so what. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, and be grateful for what you have. Think about what you have in your life, not what you don’t have. If you read the secret, then you know its true, you will continue to attract negative energy if you focus and think of all the negatives.

I just can’t wait to teach this week. This week we will show the number one fear in all humans-public speaking. And we will show how to beat this fear through martial arts training. We will teach how to sound and look confident. One of my friends has a saying, ” Confidence has a certain look, and a certain sound.” Do you have this look? Do you have this sound? Come in for class this week, and if you don’t have it, we will give it to you!

Look for my attitude test coming mid week. Do me a favor and have your whole family take it. And send it your friends. Attitudes are contagious, is yours worth catching?

Live like a Champion,

Sensei Nick

Champions Exchange Program and Be the Bigger person article

Ok. Two things. First the Champions Exchange Program.

If you are interested in coming with Sensei Nick to visit our sister school, Champions North Vancouver then feel free to attend a meeting tomorrow at our Turnersville location at 1:00. It will be a great experience for the entire family. North Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Come to the school tomorrow to see what’s up.

Second, the Be the Bigger Person Article. I wanted to share with students and parents that my article Be the Bigger person is going to be used for martial arts schools all over the world. Champions Way has asked my permission to offer to over 5,000 martial arts and fitness centers world wide. This is a tremendous accomplishment for me and I am proud that others would like to use my material.

When I was growing up, I loved writing, reading poetry, and drawing. However, between peer pressure and not doing assignments in a timely manner I lost my confidence, It wasn’t until I started training in the martial arts that I rediscovered the artist inside myself. One of my personal goals this year is to improve my photo-shop skills. I love graphic design and have been working with Dave Johnson. On my first assignment I recieved a B +.

The point for the students is to follow your heart and passion. Don’t let other people discourage you. If you love something, go after it. And for adults it’s never to late to do something. It actually keeps you younger when you chase your dreams. What are your dreams? What do you really want to go after. Write it down, and do it!

 Have a great weekend and thanks for all the support,

 Sensei Nick

 Be the Bigger person link-http://martialarts4u.wordpress.com/be-the-bigger-person/

Feel my energy

Me and the Champions staff have been working around the clock on some really exciting stuff. I just wanted to take a few minutes to share with you some of the cool stuff in case you haven’t been able to make it in or for those who have been sick.

1. Champions Trip to Vancouver-On August 11, 2008 we will be traveling to North Vancouver to visit our sister school. Any students that are interested in making the trip and training with us should she the front counter or Debbie Reid for more information. This is a great opportunity to see the 10,000 square foot super martial arts center. With three training floors and over 20 instructors, Champions Way of Life Vancouver is the most successful school in North America. In addition, students will be learning sport kickboxing and have the opportunity to train with some great instructors and students.

2. Harlem Globetrotters Night at Wachovia-Come support the school on March 9th as the Champions Demo Teams will be performing on court at halftime of the globetrotters game. 6:00 PM-Bring the entire family. Tickets are $25 for section 108 lower level.

3. Champions Tournament-Sunday March 2nd. All students receive a medal!

4. Coming March 1st-JR. MMA Program-See any instructor for more information

5. Adult MMA and BJJ classes-Classes are offered 6 days per week. Look for our free classes that we will be offering in March. Give it a shot!

6.  Free Skating Party-Friday February 29th at Skaters Choice-5:00-7:00 PM

See you in Class!

Sensei Nick

Dedicated Students

I wanted to take time to praise our dedicated adult students. Bill, Kelly, Joanne, Phil, Nicole, Angie, Nina, Scott and other students have been training on Sunday’s at our Sicklerville location to improve their skills and prepare for testing. One thing we are always trying to do here at Champions is to highlight any positive actions from students, parents, or instructors. And our advanced adults students are doing just that. They are creating a positive and motivating experience for the students below them.

As the martial arts continue to change and progress, one thing that we will keep in our philosophy is tradition and respect. In order to keep tradition it is important to have dedicated senior belts in your school. Our adult studetns are doing just that. They are not concerned with just getting a black belt as soon as possible. I respect our students for staying with our school when we changed names. With the change I decided to go back to the original Ed Parker material that I tested for to get my Black Belt. ALthough it was harder, I decided it was best for the students. It might be harder for the student to achieve black belt, but those who do it will appreciate it.

I alos respect the open mind of our adult students. With our school adding BJJ, Muy Thai, and other classes, it has been our existing adult studetns jumping in these classes and helping the beginners that are now walking throught the doors. It has been exciting to expand our adult program and have more adult classes. I really feel that they appreciate all  our staff in now providing for them.

I wanted to take a second and highlight a few special students as I see them transform themselves into Black Belts. First Bill Grayson, he has been getting criticized by me for the past year and a half every time he’s in my class. I have been working on his posture and his balance every time he’s in class. But his attitude is amazing, he never gives up and continues to improve. Bill we appreciate your black belt attitude!

Kelly M is another student that has taken her training to another level. She started special workouts at the sicklerville school for the adults on sunday’s. (Three hour workouts) and the main emphasis is to work the basics. Great job Kelly!

Finally Joanne S, Joanne is due for promotion this month and has been through alot in the past year. I admire the way she has faced adversity and continued to make classes, true Black Belt Excellence! And by the way, the staff wanted to thank you for that awesome dinner you made for us on monday night!

In closing, I just want to thank our entire Adult class for being great students. Keep up the great job and keep learning. If anyone would like to come in and try our muy thai class on thursday at 11:00-Give it a shot!

All the best,

Sensei N

Mixed Martial Arts for Adults

Over the next several weeks you will see alot of upgrades being made in the school. Our blue training room has been getting remodeled to provide our Adult students with more equipment and training materials as our Champions MMA program is launched. Take a look or speak to any instructor to get more info on our newest program for Adults.

Parents will now be able to train while their children are training, saving time and getting the same benefits as their children by training in a martial arts based system. We will also be offering up to 4 Adult classes per day, with signature classes to fit the need of the individual.

The MMA program will allow students to choose between the following classes

1. MMA ( Mixed Martial Arts ) BJJ, Kickboxing, Judo, wrestling

2. BJJ (Brazilian Jui Jitsu)

3. Kickboxing ( Muy Thai )

4. Cardio Kickboxing

5. Ed Parker Kenpo

And check out our other exciting news!

 In March every Thursday night at 8:15 we will be hosting “Fight Night“. Both the Sicklerville and Turnersville students are welcome to attend.  This will be a one and a half hour training class for adults. Training will include 30 minutes of Kickboxing, 30 minutes of BJJ, 15 minutes of conditioning and circuit training, and 15 minutes of cool down and watching of fight tapes on out new projector screen. Invite your friends, ask a co worker, take advantage of this fun and exciting night.

If you are interested in trying out our program, please give us a call to set up a private lesson then you can start training!

See you in class,

Sensei Nick