Bully-Buster Camp This Friday!
August 19, 2008
Last Call…for the last USBA Camp of the Summer! Sign up today for the Bully Buster Camp this Friday, August 22nd from 8:00am – 12:30pm.
This is the perfect camp to get the kids geared up and ready for Back-to-School! Students will learn the ABC’s of conflict avoidance, how to talk to a bully, and some techniques to use if confronted by a bully. Watch out Bullies!! We’re gonna “bust” you!
Clone Wars Training Camp!
August 13, 2008
Kids – don’t miss our next Clone Wars extravaganza! We’re holding a Clone Wars Training Camp at USBA, on Friday, September 5th, from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. This fun evening includes games, prizes, pizza, and “weapons” training, well-suited for all of our future Jedi Knights.
Our Clone Wars Buddy Day was a huge success with the kids! We’re sure that you’ll enjoy Training Camp even more!
Royce Gracie Seminar at USBA!
August 12, 2008
Royce Gracie will be conducting a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seminar on Monday, August 25th. In fact, there will be two seminars for USBA students: from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, for children ages 8 to 11, and from 7:30 to 9:00pm, for teens and adults.
Only 50 spots are available…enroll now to take advantage of this great opportunity to train with a living legend in the martial arts. Not only is Royce Gracie a UFC Hall of Fame member, but he has proven to be an outstanding and innovative MMA and Jiu-Jitsu instructor. The cost of the seminar is only $50 for teens and adults, $40 for children. Tickets can be purchased at our online pro-shop, or at the USBA front desk. All online purchases are eligible to win a Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu t-shirt.
Come and join us for this exciting and informative seminar. Learn the most effective self-defense system in the world! Because this is a Jiu-Jitsu seminar, the appropriate gi is strongly recommended in order to properly execute the techniques and to be a good partner. If you have any questions, please speak with Master Kravitz. Contact him via email, or call USBA at (949) 363-6500.
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Break-a-Board Camp!
August 11, 2008
Don’t miss one of our most popular camps - Extreme Board Breaking! You will learn some totally cool board breaking techniques that are sure to impress your family and friends! This fun-filled, action-packed camp will be held this Friday, August 15th from 8 am - 12:30pm. Pizza and drinks will be served for lunch. Parents are invited to come at 12:15pm to see the board breaking demonstration.
Annual USBA Family Picnic
August 11, 2008
Mark your calendars! It’s time again for our annual USBA Beach Party and Family Day at Doheny State Park! Join the fun on Saturday, August 23rd from 12pm – 3pm.
On our back bulletin boards at USBA are the signup sheets. Please let us know how many family members will be attending, and please sign up to share your favorite side dish. Last year, we were treated to some incredible and tasty salads, and delightful desserts. For the kids, there will be games and endless fun! As with previous years, we will be located in the grassy area among the BBQ’s and picnic tables. Please remember to bring lawn chairs and towels, and shade if you like!
Here are the agenda and times for Saturday’s fun afternoon at Doheny:
- 12:00 – 2:00 pm Grills On!
- 12:30 – 2:00 pm Face Painting
- 1:00 – 1:30 pm Martial Arts Class
- 1:45 – 2:15 pm Games
- 2:15 – 3:00 pm Water Fights!! Soak your Favorite USBA Instructor!
Site Tech – All About Images
August 8, 2008
Throughout the USBA website, we see images such as the cool flyer for Clone Wars. Pretty small, you say? Cannot read the fine print?
Here’s a tip…..whenever you move your mouse over a link, your cursor, usually in the shape of an arrow, turns to a hand, signifying the presence of a link. With text links, the text itself is of a different color (red text on the USBA website is usually a link…). Similarly, when you move your mouse and cursor over an image or photo, if you get the telltale hand, you know that there is a link there as well. Click on the Clone Wars image and see what happens!
Some links, both text and image, help you navigate to other areas of the USBA website. Many of the images on our site will link to and display larger versions of the same images. In special cases, where there are multiple photos arranged in a mosaic, clicking on one will bring up a slideshow of all. The USBA Photo Album is one example of this.
When in need, go ahead and click! Remember, when you see a link, there may be useful information just one click away!
CLONE WARS Buddy Day
August 7, 2008
Train like a Jedi Knight!! Saturday, August 9th is the day, 11:30am – 12:30pm is the time, and USBA is the place! Why wait for opening night of The Clone Wars later in August, when the fun starts a week early at USBA! This fun event includes games, prizes, and weapons training, perfect for a future Jedi.
Dress up like your favorite Jedi Knight….bring up to 2 friends!
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Camp for Kids!
August 7, 2008
It’s finally here….tomorrow, Friday, August 8th from 8am to 12:30pm. If you haven’t signed up for the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu camp, check with the front desk at USBA to secure your place in this great Friday Camp. Students will learn kid-friendly versions of many of the important Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense techniques that are taught to older students at USBA. As with all of our fun Friday camps, pizza and snacks will be served for lunch.
Proper Planning Leads to Peak Performance
August 6, 2008
It does not matter whether you are 5 or 55, it is important to always arm yourself with the tools and habits to be the best you can be. People often ask when is the best time to start to create habits for young children or ask, “…am I too old to change my current situation?” The answer is simple, and it is, “You are never too young and certainly never too old.”
To begin planning, often people need a motivator which can be a change of season, a fun challenge or worse, a real life situation of urgency. Back to school is coming and this can be one time for all of us to refocus, re-energize and make change. To begin you need to first Plan Your Work, and then – Work Your Plan. Martial arts have proven for hundreds of years that it can help improve attitude, behaviour, habits and even character. Habits we train are habits we gain, and every day when attending martial arts classes you learn how to create winning habits and attitudes.
Through constant goal setting in small increments you will quickly see new improved results. “Inch by inch is a cinch!” This is the thinking you need to adapt if you are going to grow to the next level. For the younger kids it can be as simple as learning that the element of hard work will lead to strong results. For an adult, realizing that when you put your mind to work you can achieve any goal you desire.
If you are looking for something to jumpstart you or a family member to a new long term success plan, have a look at martial arts, we guarantee it will make a difference.
Royce Gracie with Ivan Kravitz, USBA Owner
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