Sad News: Master Helio Gracie Passes Away
January 29, 2009
It is with great sadness that we share some news with our students this morning. Grandmaster Helio Gracie has died at age 95, in the mountain region of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where the Gracies call home.
We sincerely express our condolences to all of the Gracie family, many of whom we have come to know as friends over the years, and many who have come to USBA to share with us the teachings of Grandmaster Helio.
Master Helio Gracie was an incredible human being, whose life and legacy will never be forgotten. We have found an excellent article about Helio Gracie for students to read, written by Dave Meltzer, on Yahoo! Sports.
Sincerely,
Ivan Kravitz and the Staff at USBA
(photo credit to graciemag.com – M.R.)
Make 2009 Your Best Year Ever!
January 27, 2009
Happy New Year! Like many people, I’m extremely excited about 2009, but unlike most, I’ve got a plan, and a big part of my plan is my martial arts training.
How can Martial Arts help YOU have your best year ever?
It’s proven that people who keep themselves in top shape have a higher energy level and stronger self esteem. These are key ingredients to becoming a Top Performer in all other areas of life.
Studies have also shown that goals have buddies…meaning that when you achieve success in one area of life, it often propels you to success in other areas as well. This would explain why 95% of our Junior Black Belts are also high academic achievers.
It also explains why the vast majority of our Adult Black Belt Champions are Peak Performers in their careers and lead very successful, well balanced lives outside of the dojo.
What’s the best way to make this your best training year ever?
Get into the dojo for class frequently, arrive early enough for a good warm up and give your best effort and attention to learning the details.
The combination of frequency and intensity is a powerful combination to see positive and powerful progress in your Martial Arts and fitness development.
Start fast to make it your best year ever!
If you were in a foot race, you’d want to come out of the gate fast and finish strong. If you want this to be your best year ever…you also want to be a fast starter and a strong finisher.
How do you make 2009 your personal best?
You attack it with aggressive, ambitious action. To make this your best year ever, you’ll give yourself a tremendous advantage if you start it as strong as possible.
Training in the Martial Arts teaches you that the more you train, the greater energy you have to train and do other things as well.
To make this your best year ever, you must first decide that this is YOUR YEAR and it’s going to be a great one. Then, you must take aggressive action everyday to move forward toward your chosen objectives. Call or contact us via email, or stop by at USBA in person if you’d like to discuss your martial arts training goals for 2009.
Make 2009 Your Best Year Ever!
January 19, 2009
Happy New Year! Like many people, I’m extremely excited about 2009, but unlike most, I’ve got a plan, and a big part of my plan is my martial arts training.
How can Martial Arts help YOU have your best year ever?
It’s proven that people who keep themselves in top shape have a higher energy level and stronger self esteem. These are key ingredients to becoming a Top Performer in all other areas of life.
Studies have also shown that goals have buddies…meaning that when you achieve success in one area of life, it often propels you to success in other areas as well. This would explain why 95% of our Junior Black Belts are also high academic achievers.
It also explains why the vast majority of our Adult Black Belt Champions are Peak Performers in their careers and lead very successful, well balanced lives outside of the dojo.
What’s the best way to make this your best training year ever?
Get into the dojo for class frequently, arrive early enough for a good warm up and give your best effort and attention to learning the details.
The combination of frequency and intensity is a powerful combination to see positive and powerful progress in your Martial Arts and fitness development.
Start fast to make it your best year ever!
If you were in a foot race, you’d want to come out of the gate fast and finish strong. If you want this to be your best year ever…you also want to be a fast starter and a strong finisher.
How do you make 2009 your personal best?
You attack it with aggressive, ambitious action. To make this your best year ever, you’ll give yourself a tremendous advantage if you start it as strong as possible.
Training in the Martial Arts teaches you that the more you train, the greater energy you have to train and do other things as well.
To make this your best year ever, you must first decide that this is YOUR YEAR and it’s going to be a great one. Then, you must take aggressive action everyday to move forward toward your chosen objectives.
Call or contact us via email, or stop by at USBA in person if you’d like some more info on how to make 2009 your Best Year Ever!.
Schedule Correction – Boot Camp is Tomorrow!!
January 9, 2009
Oops!
Yesterday’s post contained a typo….the Boot Camp is tomorrow, Saturday, January 10th (not the 19th….). See you there for the first BIG workout of the year!!
New USBA Adult Class Schedule
January 9, 2009
This is a special reminder for USBA adult martial arts students: we have a brand new evening schedule! To best serve our men and women students, we are now offering a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Program for men and a new Women’s Martial Arts Program! The class schedule for our MMA program is:
Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 7:40 – 8:30pm,
Saturdays from 10:40 – 11:30am
The new Women’s Martial Arts Program is held on:
Mondays & Wednesdays, from 7:40 – 8:30pm,
Saturdays from 10:40 – 11:30am
As has always been our practice, techniques are emphasized on Mondays and Tuesdays, with sparring the main focus of our Wednesday and Thursday classes.
Upcoming Events at USBA
January 7, 2009
USBA is proud to announce its January special Saturday events and camps!
Boot Camp! On Saturday, January 10th, we have put together an intensive “boot camp” workout to help you stay fit, or get fit, for the New Year! All teens and adults are welcome for this martial arts-styled fitness camp!
Black Belt Club Students: on January 17th, Saturday, from 11:30am-1:00pm, we will be holding the first of two Weapons Classes featuring Kama Forms 1 & 2. This special seminar series is for Black Belt Club Members only; these 90 minutes classes will be held once per month…just for YOU! Order your kamas today! (Second of two classes will be February 21st…)
Bring a Buddy! January 24th, from 11:30am – 12:15pm. Bring a friend to class for our Board Breaking Event and break a REAL Board! On this special day, we will teach you and your friend to break a board with your hand or foot. You CAN do it! Pick up your Buddy Pass at the front desk at USBA.
January Events Calendar
January 6, 2009
USBA Students! Here is our school events calendar for January! Please note the great special martial arts events scheduled for Saturdays in January!
Click on the calendar to enlarge! Future months can be viewed on our Events Calendar page.
Royce Gracie with Ivan Kravitz, USBA Owner
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