Bully Prevention, Anti-Bullying Campaign - Worcester County, MA

MJA Martial Arts Anti–Bullying Campaign
Bully Prevention Programs

Knowledge Is Your Greatest
Weapon Against Bullies

• Five Smart Ways You Can Stop Bullying
• Learn How to Be A Bully Buster
• Basic Techniques Of Assertive Body Language
• Build A Barrier, Deliver A Message and Take Action
• Cyber-Bullying: A New Concern

The recent coverage regarding Phoebe Prince, the South Hadley 15 year old who took her life, made national news, and has surfaced the topic of bullying which no longer can be ignored. Parents, children, school teachers and local law enforcement need to work together with trained professionals to educate and equip all children to combat this huge problem. Education, preparation and not ignoring it anymore must be the solution. MJA Martial Arts has trained instructors to provide the skills necessary for children and adults to stop bullying behaviors! We believe that knowledge is your greatest weapon against bullies.

Call us today for more information on our Anti-Bully Programs:
(508) 885-9100

We also offer programs for schools, youth groups,
and private lessons for all ages.

Anti – Bullying Outline
Introductory Program
Topics Covered

The way to stop a bully:

1. Take an interest in stopping it.
2. Learn to understand why people bully
3. Develop nonviolent skills to deal with bullies.

Skills to handle a bully’s attack:

1. Physical self-defense skills.
2. Nonviolent alternatives.


Techniques to Standing Up to a Bully
Role-playing: A way to Understand

Different types of bully situations may include:
· Name calling
· Sizing up the person (shoulder to shoulder to see how you react)
· Pushing, bumping, slapping, and trying to just intimidate you.
· Yelling and screaming obscenities towards you to get a reaction.


Physical Self-Defense Skills

Emotions that you will experience during a confrontation. Turning Negative Thoughts into Positive Thoughts


Knowing this you can be responsible for who you are now. You can be the person you want to be now. The only thing holding you back is you!

Auburn, MA - St. Jude Children's Hospital Fundraiser

I want to send a big THANK YOU to all who helped and participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fundraiser at the Auburn Mall. We surpassed our goal. You all helped us raise $3,443.70!!! Our goal was $3000.00. That is almost three times what we raised last year. I was so impressed with all the families who helped us make that day special. Everyone who attended had great things to say about it. I would not have enough room to list everyone who helped make this event successful. Please know you are all appreciated for your contribution. I’m very blessed! Everyone represented MJAMA exceedingly well!

Thank You!
Sensei Mike

World Tai Chi Day in Worcester, MA at Elm Park

Please join us on Saturday April 24th 10:00am - 12:00 at Elm Park in Worcester, MA for World Tai Chi Day. Karim - Ben Saunders will be there with his students. I am looking forward to getting together with everyone to celebrate. I highly recommend Karim's Tai Chi class!

Styles offered:

Yang Style for beginners and intermediate.
Chen & Bagua for advanced.
Taught by Instructor Karim - Ben Saunders

Auburn, MA Karate Demonstration for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

A big THANK YOU to all who donated, volunteered, came by to show your support, or helped breakdown and pack up equipment.

Please note that we will be continuing to offer gift certificates for free classes with a donation to St Jude until the gift certificates are gone.


They are as follows (for children's and adult classes):

$40 Donation - 2 wks free Ninja Tigers or Junior Kenpo; Fitness Kickboxing, Boxing, Adult Kenpo

$50-$70 Donation - 1 month free Ninja Tigers or Junior Kenpo; Fitness Kickboxing, Boxing, Adult Kenpo

$100-$150 Donation - 2 months free Ninja Tigers or Junior Kenpo; Fitness Kickboxing, Boxing, Adult Kenpo

Call or stop by to purchase. All proceeds go to St Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Thanks!

Lori

Karate Demonstration in Auburn, MA - St. Jude Hospital Fundraiser

TODAY - Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 1pm-4pm

Karate Demonstration in Auburn, MA - St. Jude Hospital Fundraiser

LOCATION:

Auburn Mall
385 Southbridge Street
Auburn, MA 01501

Auburn Mall is conveniently located at Exit 9 off I-290 or Exit 10 off I-90.

Everyone is invited to stop by and help us raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We will host a Spar-A-Thon with demonstrations including our own MJA Tigers Competition and Demonstration Team.

The entire school is encouraged to participate. We hope you will join us for this life changing event. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has done amazing things in their research and has treated children from all 50 States and from around the world, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. No child is ever turned away from treatment. For more information about St Jude please log on to: www.stjude.org. Please contact Lori for more information on how you can get involved.

Take a look at a post from last year's fundraiser!

MJA Martial Arts, Inc.
64 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Spencer, MA 01562
508-885-9100

Serving the following Worcester County Massachusetts areas: Spencer, East Brookfield, Leicester, North Brookfield, Paxton, Rochdale, Charlton, Oxford, Sturbridge, Southbridge, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Millbury, Auburn, Holden, Rutland, Barre, Webster, Dudley and surrounding towns.

Stop Bully Behaviors! Anti-Bullying Campaign - Worcester County, MA

MJA Martial Arts Anti–Bullying Campaign

Knowledge Is Your Greatest

Weapon Against Bullies

• Five Smart Ways You Can Stop Bullying
• Learn How to Be A Bully Buster
• Basic Techniques Of Assertive Body Language
• Build A Barrier, Deliver A Message and Take Action
• Cyber-Bullying: A New Concern

The recent coverage regarding Phoebe Prince, the South Hadley 15 year old who took her life, made national news, and has surfaced the topic of bullying which no longer can be ignored. Parents, children, school teachers and local law enforcement need to work together with trained professionals to educate and equip all children to combat this huge problem. Education, preparation and not ignoring it anymore must be the solution. MJA Martial Arts has trained instructors to provide the skills necessary for children and adults to stop bullying behaviors! We believe that knowledge is your greatest weapon against bullies.

Call us today for more information on our Anti-Bully Programs:
(508) 885-9100

We also offer programs for schools, youth groups,
and private lessons for all ages.

Anti – Bullying Outline
Introductory Program
Topics Covered

The way to stop a bully:

1. Take an interest in stopping it.
2. Learn to understand why people bully
3. Develop nonviolent skills to deal with bullies.
Skills to handle a bully’s attack:

1. Physical self-defense skills.
2. Nonviolent alternatives.


Techniques to Standing Up to a Bully
Role-playing: A way to Understand

Different types of bully situations may include:
· Name calling
· Sizing up the person (shoulder to shoulder to see how you react)
· Pushing, bumping, slapping, and trying to just intimidate you.
· Yelling and screaming obscenities towards you to get a reaction.


Physical Self-Defense Skills

Emotions that you will experience during a confrontation. Turning Negative Thoughts into Positive Thoughts


Knowing this you can be responsible for who you are now. You can be the person you want to be now. The only thing holding you back is you!