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!

Tai Chi Classes now held on Thursdays & Sundays!

MJA Martial Arts in Spencer, MA is pleased to announce a new schedule for Tai Chi classes. Tai Chi classes are now available on Thursdays & Sundays. New students are invited to stop in for a FREE trial class.

No one is too young or too old to start and benefit from learning Tai Chi!

Styles offered:
Yang Style for beginners and intermediate.
Chen & Bagua for advanced.

Tai Chi Program Curriculum:

In this program, MJA Coach Karim-Ben Saunders will teach you the fundamentals of Tai Chi Chuan: Tai Chi Walk, Tai Chi Stances, Relaxation, Proper Body alignment and Qigong. The word Qigong (pronounced chi kung) is a combination of two ideas: "Qi" means air, breath of life, or vital energy of the body, and "gong" means the skill of working with, or cultivating, self-discipline and achievement. The art of Qigong consists primarily of meditation, physical movement, mind-body integration, and breathing exercises. Practitioners of Qigong develop an awareness of qi sensations (energy) in their body and use their mind to guide the Qi.

After learning the Tai Chi basics, we will begin your Tai Chi training. When working on Tai Chi, we will focus on the Thirteen Principles of Tai Chi, the Eight Energies of Tai Chi and the Six Harmonies. As you progress, you will learn more complex Tai Chi forms, Tai Chi Weapons and Pushing Hands.

We will also teach Chen Style Tai Chi and other Internal Arts such as Xingyi Chuan and Bagua Zhang. These styles are taught to advance students.

Learn more about our Tai Chi classes at: www.MJAMartialArts.com

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.

Self-Defense, Which Self-Defense Program is right for you?

Self-Defense

My name is Michael J. Agbay I’m the owner/founder of MJA Martial Arts, Inc. in Spencer, MA. I’ve been in the business of self-defense since 1994. I’ve been training in the Martial Arts for over 30- years and I’ve seen and experienced all different styles of self defense.


Which Self-Defense Program is right for you?
We hear this phrase quite often, but do we really understand what it means? By definition, “Self-Defense is the act of defending oneself, ones property, or the well-being of another.”

When you hear the phrase, “self-defense,” most people think of the Martial Arts Styles. There are numerous types of Martial Arts Systems. Many styles of martial arts are practiced for self-defense or include self-defense techniques.

Historically, martial arts systems were created, tested, and used in combat. That’s right COMBAT! No rules...no laws. In modern times we see so many different things happening in the Martial Arts that we may become more confused than ever.

Martial Arts are broken down in two very simple categories, Sport or Combat.

Sport Martial Arts
While sport martial arts may be effectively applied for self-defense, it is not the primary training objective. Sport martial arts have rules and regulations. Some martial arts schools combine several styles together for competitive sport. This is most often referred to as Mixed Martial Arts or MMA.

Combat Martial Arts
Combat martial arts styles train primarily for self-defense. Combat martial arts have no rules. It’s a matter of surviving, not winning. There are no winners in combat, just survivors.


What’s the relationship between Self-Defense & Martial Arts Systems?

The Martial Arts are a discipline. It takes many years to develop skill, muscle memory, timing, reaction, physical and mental conditioning and speed.

Self-defense techniques, however, can be learned in a much shorter time than a Martial Arts System. One can learn simple and effective Self-Defense techniques that, with a little practice, will be very effective in a Self-Defense situation.

However, when training specifically in self-defense techniques alone, you are limiting yourself by not getting into the finite details and challenging yourself physically and mentally. Your instructor can give you additional insights that you can use in a self-defense situation such as learning the physical vital target points on the body, as well as the specific natural weapons to use in a given situation. By studying a Martial Arts System you will be able to build a solid foundation in the system that you choose. You will learn how to be healthy, fit and stress free.


Martial Arts Systems

How do you find a Martial Arts System that is best for you?

Everyone has their own preferences. I relate it to buying clothes. When we shop for clothing, we may choose something that is attractive, but it may not always be practical.
When you choose a Martial Arts style for self-defense purposes, you should choose something that you find attractive however, it has to work in combat. I tell my students to “Train as if it were real!” Once you learn something you need to test it out for combat!

Martial Arts Systems takes years to learn and develop. There are no short cuts.

There are three phases of learning the Martial Arts.

1. Primitive Stage – Beginner
2. Mechanical Stage - Intermediate
3. Spontaneous Reaction stage – Advanced

I love and respect all martial arts systems, but I do not feel every Martial Artist represents their system well. I have some of my students who are 10 – 12 years old come up to me and say, “Sensei my friend at school is a 11 and has his 2nd Degree Black Belt and he’s only been training for 2-years.” My reply is they think they are a black belt because their teacher told them they are a black belt.

These children may possess discipline, respect, self-control and self-confidence which are all character traits of what all martial artists should be. This does not, however, determine physical and mental martial skills. I feel bad for these children, because they are being misled into thinking they are Black Belts. It gives them a false sense of security, and if they get in a street confrontation they may end up learning the hard way.

It is important that you understand the difference between sport and combat martial arts.
Do not be misled into believing that flying cart wheel kicks and doing weapon katas with swords and bow staffs flying in the air are effective in a real life self defense situations!

There is nothing wrong with these “systems” as long as you understand that these gymnastics are not for self-defense. In a street fight both feet will never leave the ground! Weapons never leave your hands.

There always will be SPORT martial arts and there will always be COMBAT martial arts. Just know the difference!

Karate Classes in Worcester, MA area for Adults & Children

Are you looking for Karate Classes in the Worcester, MA area?

MJA Martial Arts offers a variety of martial arts classes for adults and children of all ages. Our Martial Arts Programs are taught as a lifestyle, not an activity, for complete physical fitness and spiritual health. All classes are taught by certified instructors.

Adults:

Classes:

Boxing/Workout Gym
Kenpo Karate
Kickboxing Workout Program
Qi Gong for Seniors & Adults
Tactical Defense Training
Tai Chi
Taekwondo
Wing Chun

Special Events/Programs:

Personal Safety Academy
Self-Defense Seminars

Children:

Classes:

Ninja Tiger Cubs - Pre-School Karate Program (3-5 Years)
Jr. Kenpo Karate (Lil' Dragons)
Kenpo Karate (After Basics Test)
Kenpo Karate - Special Needs
Taekwondo

Competition/Demonstration Team:

MJA Tigers

Special Events/Programs:

Karate Birthday Parties
Karate Summer Fun Days

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Serving the following areas in Worcester County, Massachusetts:

Spencer, E. Brookfield, Leicester, N.Brookfield, Paxton, Rochdale, Charlton, Oxford, Sturbridge, Southbridge, Worcester, Brookfield, Shrewsbury, Millbury, Auburn, Holden, Rutland, Barre, Webster, Dudley, Brimfield, Oakham, Warren, and Princeton

FREE Tai Chi Class Tonight at MJA Martial Arts, Spencer MA

Please join us tonight Jan 14.th at 7:30pm for a FREE Tai Chi class instructed by Karim-Ben Saunders. Many of you may remember him from the demonstration he did at our recent open house.

Please come join us for this interesting and relaxing class. You'll really enjoy it. Please feel free to mention to family and friends. Dress comfortably but no shoes please.

We look forward to seeing you!

Read more about Tai Chi on our website: www.mjamartialarts.com

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.

Tai Chi Class - Free Tai Chi Lesson in Worcester County!

We will be having a FREE Tai Chi class instructed by Karim-Ben Saunders this coming Thursday Jan 14 at 7:30 p.m. Many of you may remember him from the demonstration he did at our recent open house.

Please come join us for this interesting and relaxing class. You'll really enjoy it. Please feel free to mention to family and friends. Dress comfortably but no shoes please.

We look forward to seeing you!

Read more about Tai Chi on our website: www.mjamartialarts.com

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.

Reduce stress with tai chi, Worcester County, MA

Tai chi (TIE-chee) originated in China for self-defense and has evolved into a form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and to help with a variety of other health conditions. Tai chi is sometimes described as "meditation in motion" because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body. Because tai chi is low impact, it may be especially suitable if you're an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.

Tai chi, also called tai chi chuan, is a self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. To do tai chi, you perform a series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.

Tai chi has many different styles. All forms of tai chi include rhythmic patterns of movement that are coordinated with breathing to help you achieve a sense of inner calm. The concentration required for tai chi forces you to live in the present moment, putting aside distressing thoughts.

During tai chi, you focus on movement and breathing. This combination creates a state of relaxation and calm. Stress, anxiety and tension should melt away as you focus on the present, and the effects may last well after you stop your tai chi session.

Despite its long history, tai chi has been studied scientifically only in recent years. Preliminary evidence suggests that tai chi may offer numerous benefits beyond stress reduction, including:

• Reducing anxiety and depression
• Improving balance, flexibility and muscle strength
• Reducing falls in older adults
• Improving sleep quality
• Lowering blood pressure
• Improving cardiovascular fitness in older adult
• Relieving chronic pain
• Increasing energy, endurance and agility
• Improving overall feelings of well-being

Sign-up for Tai Chi Classes Today!

Styles offered:
Yang Style for beginners and intermediate.
Chen & Bagua for advanced.


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

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

Personal Safety Academy - Self Defense Programs near Worcester, MA

Personal Safety Academy
A division of MJA Martial Arts, Inc.

Your safety is our business!

Whether you’re a Security Guard, Nurse, EMT, Doctor, Police Officer, Correctional Officer, Parole Officer, Social Worker, Fireman, Store Clerk, Office Worker, Sales Person, or Mental Health Worker. Our course can provide you with the keys to safety. We offer courses for large corporations, small business, and individuals alike.

PSA – What do we do?

1. • Educate people on how to be safe in their environment.
   • Help you understand you possess the power to be safe.
   • We provide you the keys to safety.
   • Once you believe that you possess the power that is when the training begins.

Questions to consider about using our service:

1. • Do your employees or students feel safe at work?
   • Does your company or school have a safety policy?
   • Does your company or school employ security guards for your building and grounds? Do they carry a firearm?
2. • Would it be possible for a stranger to enter the premises undetected?
   • How would you or your employees or students react to a violent incident at your school or work place?

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Personal Safety / EZ Defense Program

Program Description:

Level One: Non-Contact, Verbal Boundaries Skills and Concepts. In this program, you’ll learn how to assert yourself and deal with the natural excitement and fear that can cause you to “freeze-up” when faced with an aggressor. You’ll be lead through simple by effective drills and scenarios designed to help you overcome the uncomfortable feelings and fear that can mark you as an easy target for attack.

Understand how to use your emotions to help you become stronger and safer. Fear and anger are tremendous sources of power when used in defense.

The Level One program has no contact and is a perfect introductory program.

Features of the EZ Defense Program

EZ Defense builds on your personal strengths.

EZ Defense builds on the potential that you already have for self- protection. This includes the ability to learn to make good choices and use effective reasoning under stress. EZ Defense provides self-protection training in a safe, supportive environment.

The step-by-step process of developing skills and confidence builds from yhe successes you attain in every class. By the end of the course. You will have used your skills repeatedly to assess danger, set boundaries, and respond effectively to real and potential attacks.

With the support of other students and the instructor, you’ll have many opportunities to practice using your skills, judgments, and emotions in simulated attack scenarios. You Can Protect Yourself!

EZ Defense is highly specialized self-protection program that teaches you to successfully defend against an assailant of any size.

EZ Defense is based on the idea that learning is best accomplished by “doing.”
In all of our programs, you’ll work with a highly trained instructor who will create safe, yet powerful, scenarios and role plays designed to help you experience the “rush” of self-defense without contact and without the danger or consequences.

You Are Worthy of Defending
Learn simple and effective self-protection and prevention skills through the EZ Defense program. These are concepts that any person, regardless of age or fitness level, can learn.

Practice in a safe environment.
The instructor teaches and demonstrates all the skills and coaches students while they practice. The key to the EZ Defense program is that there is no contact. You will be amazed by the power and control you will develop as a result of learning and then practicing simple EZ Defense concepts under the safe supervision of our trained coach.

What Will I Learn?
EZ Defense has developed a wide variety of progressive learning programs ranging from non-contact, one day classes on verbal skills to intense multi-week programs.

Why is EZ Defense important for you?
Truly, the most important skill you will develop is the ability to stay in control. This is the critical skill that will help you avoid violence in over 90 percent of all potentially harmful situations.

What other benefits will I receive?
Many participants tell us that the benefits of EZ Defense training go far beyond learning self-defense. Our graduates report:

1. • Increased focus and effectiveness at work
   • The ability to remain calm and use clearheaded thinking during stress or crisis
   • Feeling less intimidated by other people or situations
   • Increased self-esteem and assertiveness
   • Greater confidence
   • Improved leadership skills
   • Improved ability to communicate clearly and directly
   • Increased problem solving skills

Think about it.

What would your life be like if you were never intimidated by a person or situation again?

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

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

FREE Tai Chi Classes in November at MJA Martial Arts

Free Trial Classes Offered Saturday mornings in November (7,14 & 21) From 10:00 to 11:00am at MJA Martial Arts in Spencer, MA.

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.

Tai Chi Classes - Worcester County, MJA Martial Arts, Spencer, MA

Tai Chi Classes - COMING IN SEPTEMBER!
Start reaping the benefits that Tai Chi can do for you!

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art practiced as meditative exercise for the body. Its study is rooted in the ancient Chinese philosophies in health, meditation and martial art. It stresses cultivation of the mind and the body together to achieve harmony and balance. It is an excellent way to relieve the physical effects of stress on the body and mind. Tai Chi is characterized by soft, slow, flowing movements that emphasize absorption and redirection of force rather than brute strength. No one is too young or too old to start and benefit from learning Tai Chi!

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

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

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

Time for Me! - Get Fit at MJA Martial Arts

Now that the kids are back in school it is time for YOU! Time for you to UNWIND, RELAX and GET FIT ...

Stop by our school or call and see why so many MOMS and DADS are enrolling in Martial Arts Classes during the Back-to-School season!


Call before the end of the month for your FREE Trial Class!

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

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

Seniors & Adults Qi Gong, Spencer, MA - Serving Worcester County

What is QI Gong ? (pronounced “chee gong”) Qi Gong has been practiced in China for thousands of years. It’s purpose is to develop Chi. The word “qi” (or “chi”) means “life force”; Qi Gong is specifically designed to cultivate this energy, using it to heal and strengthen every system throughout the body. Qi Gong's gentle, rhythmic exercises mirror the movements of nature, especially the fluidity of water. Combined with simple breathing techniques, Qi Gong is uniquely suited to relieving stress, boosting the immune, respiratory and cardiovascular systems, and increasing the body’s innate healing abilities. It can enhance people who train in the martial arts, but it’s not necessary to be a martial artist to practice Qi Gong. All ages can benefit especially the Seniors. These exercises have shown marked results in patients suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritic rheumatism and various digestive diseases. It also strengthens the digestive system, which can help reduce weight. It's a great choice for anyone looking to increase overall wellness and find more energy and joy of life.

NEW PROGRAM: Daytime by appointment only. Seniors & Adults Qi Gong. Private, semi - private and small classes available – Call us for further information

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

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

Send Your Child Back to School With the Winning Edge!

The new school year has arrived and once again, your child will be exposed to bullies, peer pressure and a variety of other potentially negative influences. That's why it is so important that you give your child the winning edge with martial arts training at our school!

Millions of parents have enrolled their children in martial arts classes because they are so effective in developing self-confidence, leadership skills, safety awareness, dealing with bullies, and fitness. In addition, research conducted by the National Association of Professional Martial Artists has proven that martial arts training raises kids' grades.

So if you like the idea of sending your child back to school with the winning edge, then call us for a free, no obligation trial class.

Ask us about our After School Program in Spencer, MA!

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

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

Let Martial Arts Help You Get Down to Your Ideal Weight

• Healthy Physical Activity
• Improve Confidence and Self-Esteem
• Develop a Take-Charge Attitude
• Professional Instructors
• Convenient Class Times
• Age- and Gender-Based Self-Defense Training

Start your weight-loss plan today.
Call today and make an appointment for a FREE introductory course.

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

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

Adult Wing Chun Classes, Spencer, MA

Wing Chun System (Wing Tsun) has been made popular by Bruce Lee, Alan Lamb and Randy Williams just to name a few. In the early part of the 20th Century there were practitioners like Grand Master Yip Man who taught Bruce Lee and many others. Grand Master Leung Ting has made an incredible impact with the Wing Chun System. Wing Chun is a system that is based on the centerline theory. It teaches the concepts of timing and reacting, economizing moves with maximizing the effectiveness of the counter attack. Although there are four Forms in the system, (Siu-Nim-Tau-Little Idea form, the Chum Kiu -Arm Seeking Form, the Biu-Tze-Thrusting Finger Form, and the Muk Yan Chong -Wooden Dummy Techniques Form.) Chi Sau (Sticky Hands) is what makes up the Wing Chun. Through intensive training using these principles the practitioner becomes more fluent, using soft to hard and back to soft again. Do not be fooled by all the forms and techniques that are in the system, Wing Chun is by far one of the deadliest combative Martial Arts practiced in the world today.

Wing Chun Gung Fu is a fascinating system of martial arts. It focuses on using natural reaction to defend oneself and striking with economy. Like our adult Kenpo class, this class is dedicated and designed specifically for adults.

Please visit our MJA Wing Chun Association website - http://mjawingchun.com

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

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

Massachusetts Tactical Defense Training

Tactical Defense Training for Law Enforcement, Correctional officers, and Private Security Firms

In the average career of a law enforcement agent, there will be dozens of resist arrest situations. These encounters don’t always justify deadly force, but the suspect still needs to be put down and controlled.

Spending time shooting at the gun range is fun, but simply having a firearm will not provide all the self-defense protection a person will need. A gun is a tool that can be used in self-defense, not self-defense itself.

The most important weapons you have are your own mind and body. It’s important that anyone who is employed in law enforcement, or has a job that puts them in life-threatening situations, learn the best techniques and procedures to end violent confrontations quickly. While defense tactics training is tiring and often painful, it will better your odds that your family will see you after every shift.

Our tactical defense training techniques and procedures are directed towards the safety of those employed in law enforcement and provide the necessary "tools" which can be used in life-threatening situations.

This program provides in-depth study and practice so that your defense tactics become natural and effective. The topics outlined below will provide an officer with the important skills needed to survive as a street officer.

Call us for a free consultation to set up a program in your law enforcement agency.


LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING OUTLINE

1. AWARENESS & ALERT CODES
2. OBSERVATION
3. FOUR RANGES OF ATTACK
4. FIGHTING STANCE
5. CENTERLINE
6. CLOCK SYSTEM
7. ZONES
8. ANGLES AND FOOTWORK
9. TARGET POINTS
10. VARIOUS EMPTY HAND DEFENSES
11. VARIOUS KICKING DEFENSES
12. DEFENSE AGAINST A KNIFE, CLUB OR PIPE
13. MULTIPLE ATTACKS
14. JOINT LOCKS
15. ARM BARS
16. LEG LOCKS AND CROSSOVERS
17. PAIN COMPLIANCE TECHNIQUES
18. GUN RETENTION & FIRE ARM STANCES AND TACTICS
19. BATON, NIGHT STICK, MAG FLASHLIGHT
20. HAND CUFFING TECHNIQUES
21. HOW TO SAFELY SEARCH A SUSPECT
22. HOW TO SAFELY REMOVE A SUSPECT FROM THEIR CAR.

Clients that may qualify for this training:
Massachusetts State Troopers
Correctional Officers
Various Town Police Officers
Private Security Companies
Emergency Fire Fighters
EMT (Emergency Medical Technicians)
Emergency Room Medical Staff
Mental Health Workers

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

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

Adult Kenpo Karate Classes, Spencer, MA - Serving Worcester County, MA

This program is designed to teach adults the art of Kenpo karate and how to apply the skills that they will attain in their daily lives. Whether you're young or not so young this program will challenge any adult physically and mentally. Be prepared for a vigorous workout. This program includes contact sparring.

Private lessons available.

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

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

Adult Workout Programs in our New Gym in Spencer MA (Serving Worcester County, MA)

Tired of the same old workout/weight loss fitness programs?

Come get fired up in our new training gym. We don’t need boring exercise bikes or treadmill machines to get you fit. We’ll make you sweat! Give your body the exercise it needs to be healthy and fit. You'll feel better, have more energy, and tone your muscles.


Adult Workouts for Men & Women
Instructional, Non-Instructional and Private lessons.

Introductory Offer
First Month for only $45.00
(offer expires June 30, 2009)

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

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

New GYM - MJA Martial Arts, Spencer, MA

We have expanded and have taken over the entire second floor at 64 Main St, Spencer, MA.

Additional classes and new workout areas are now available. Come on in and train or workout in a complete boxing gym.

New Dojo Room:

•More Classes
•A more Flexible schedule to fit your/your child's needs
•And for larger families, double classes (two different classes going on at the same time to accommodate your needs)

New Boxing Gym/Workout Area:

•Instructional & Non-Instructional Workouts available.
•Heavy Bags, Speed Bags, Double End Balls, Abs Station, Workout Area.
•Family Discounts
•Parents Can Now Workout while their Child/Children Take Classes.

Other Areas Added:

•Adult Changing Rooms
•Child Changing Rooms
•New Waiting Area (for new dojo Rm)

If you're interested in checking us out, taking classes or joining the gym stop by for a visit or call us at 508-885-9100. Try it yourself with a free week!!!

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

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

Self Defense Classes Spencer, MA - Serving Worcester County, MA

EZ Defense is a highly specialized self-protection program that teaches you to successfully defend against an assailant of any size.

EZ Defense is based on the idea that learning is best accomplished by "doing." In all of our programs, you will work with a highly trained instructor who will create safe, yet powerful, scenarios and role-plays designed to help you experience the "rush" of self-defense without the danger or consequences.

Sign-up now. Don't wait until you are a victim!

8 Week Programs
Wednesday, June 3 - July 29
7:30pm - 8:30pm
(no class on July 15)

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

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