Self Defense Month

My wife recently got me a subscription for the Daily News. At first I was excited, because I love their sports section and I enjoy to read the sports with my late night dinners. But after three weeks I decided to cancel my subscription. I started reading the paper from the beginning, and after three or four times reading horrible tragedies going on around us, I just decided that I would stick with ESPN.

Which brings me to why we are going to dedicate this month to self defense. If most of you have watched the news, I’m sure you saw the story of the man who was attacked in the subway. Or maybe you read the story of the girl who was attacked in South Philadelphia high school during the day by four students.

I don’t want to expand on these horrible events. I would like to educate and help anyone from becoming a victim. Anyone can be attacked, anywhere, anytime, anyplace!

So if you are interested in taking advantage of a free month of self defense classes, or would like me to work with your group, please contact me and let’s make it happen. We will also be offering a free self defense workshop for the public on April 27th at 10:00 AM. For additional information or if you have any questions, please respond to the Blog!

Please help Spread the word,

Sensei Nick

Muay Thai Kickboxing Tommorow at Champions

Tommorow night we will be launching our new Muay Thai Kickboxing program. Master Ace Ramirez will be launching our new program at 8:15 PM. If you would like to come in and try the class, please call the school at 856-740-9915. The class is $20 and it includes handwraps and a jump rope.

We are expecting between 50-70 participants. As of right now we have 34 registered. We will be capping it off at 70. So if you would like to bring a friend please respond to this email or call the school and register over the phone.

Share the Art Week at Champions-March 24th-29th

We have been working for the past few weeks putting together a special week for our students. It will be called “Share the Art Week.” During this week, students will receive fivepasses for their closest friends or family members that they would like to share the Champion Experience with.

During the classes we will be doing a five minute lesson each day explaining the art that is taught. This will be great for students and parents as they learn more about the martial arts and where the art we teach came from.

On Saturday, March 29th all children that bring a friend or friends will be invited to a special VIP Champions Party at the school. The VIP party will be very exciting and filled with surprises so make sure to get let your friends know in advance so they will be able to attend.

On Sunday, March 30th all Adults that bring a friend will be invited to a free 2 hour MMA workout. We are putting the sign up sheet today, so make sure to sign up as soon as possible. This class will be 45 minutes of Jui jitsu, 45 minutes of Muay Thai, and 30 minutes of fighting. Tell all your friends to come in and try it out!

Share the art Essay contest-”What the Art of Champions has taught me.” Please email them to SenseiNick@championswayoflife.com

Great Job to Connor B. and Brook B on your essays! I can’t wait to read more.

See you in class,

Sensie Nick

Poker Tournament to benefit Champions Exchange program

This August about 15 students will be traveling to our sister school in North Vancouver. The students will be participating in a 3 day workshop with Sensei Nick, Sensei Dean, Sir Sean, and the one and only Sensei James Jonkind.

On Saturday, April 26th we will be hosting a Texas Hold-em Fundraiser at the Wedgewood country club. The tournament will start at 7:00 PM. The buy is $60 with one rebuy. We will have 100 seats for this fundraiser. We will be paying out 50% of the post to the first second and third prize winners, the rest of the money will go to the fundraiser.

For more information or to register please contact Debbie Reid at 856-227-4215, or email Sensei Nick at senseinick@championswayoflife.com.

Do you understand Team Work?

I wanted to take the time to give my insights on Team Work. I have been on many teams in my life. And constantly read about some of the most successful team leaders in business, life, and sports. These leaders all have one thing in common. It’s about the Team first, second, and third. This is what we must constantly remind our-self when competing, working, or spending time with the home team, our family.

I remember one of my first lessons in team work was while I was playing soccer in third grade. I wanted to play forward, and my coach told me he was making a change and made me play center fullback. I was upset, and was almost in tears. I couldn’t believe it, I had the second most goals on the team. How could he do this? Long story short, we won the game and went on to win the whole league. I guess he was right, and I was selfish.

My father also helped me learn about Team Work in high school. I was a jr. at St. Augustine and my coach was on my case and I talked back to him. We had words on the sideline, and I just told him I quit, and walked over to my Dad in the stands. When I went over to tell my Dad what happened, he gave me the look of death, and said go sit your behind ( being nice ) on the bench son, and we will talk after the game. I knew I was in bad shape after the game. Again this was another time where I put myself ahead of the team.

When I first opened my school, I felt that I was ready to lead. And after a few months, I realized that leading was something that is needs continual training. As we have expanded and as we will continue to expand team work is something that you must constantly remind work on as well.  Ask yourself these questions and identify if you or your attitude needs to go back and visit the basic laws of team work.

Check this: One of My favorite author’s-John C. Maxwell

1. The Law of Significance-People try to achieve great things by themselves mainly because of the size of their ego, their level of security, or simple naivete and temperament.

2. The Law of the Big Picture-The Goal is more important than the role. Members must be willing to subordinate their roles and personal agendas to support the team vision.

3. The Law of the Bad apple-Rotten attitudes ruin a team. The first place to start is with yyourself. Do you think the team wouldn’t Be able to get along without you? Do you secretly believe that recent team successes are attributable to your personal efforts, not the work of the whole team? Do you have a hard time admitting you made a mistake? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to keep your attitude in check.

We will be going over the Laws of teamwork in all classes!

See you in class,

Sensei Nick

Share the Art Week and Master Ace Ramirez Seminar

We will be having a big promotion for the month of March that we would like to get all of our students to be a part of. This week will be called “Share the Art Week”. All classes the last week of March will be dedicated to “Share the Art Week”.  Please see the front desk on Monday, we will have all passes for this special week.

All students are eligible to participate in our special essay contest “What the Arts of Champions has taught me.” Please send all essays through the Blog. We will be posting our winning essay on the website and the Blog.

Master Ace Ramirez Muay Thai Launch

Under the direction of Master Ace Ramirez, Champions will be launching it all new May Thai program in April. This will be a level one Muay Thai program that is great for beginners. If you would like any additional information please see any instructor. In addition Master Ace will be doing a seminar on Wednesday 26th from 8:15-9:30 PM. The cost of the seminar is $20. That will include a jump rope and hand wraps. In addition please make sure to bring your own boxing gloves.

I have to go, but check out the Blog tommorow for the full explanation of Muay Thai level one.

Sensei Nick