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		<title>Giving You A Break!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this post! UMAC students hosted a breaking demonstration at the fall graduation. The instructors even got in on the fun!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">The Fa<a href="http://www.selfdefensecenter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/072.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-711 alignleft" title="072" src="http://www.selfdefensecenter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/072-300x225.jpg" alt="072" width="213" height="160" /></a>ll 2009 Brighton UMAC Graduation included breaking demonstrations by our Masters Club students, Brown Belt Matt Healy and Sensei Ingallina. Breaking is taught to advanced students to develop their focus, concentration and commitment. The graduation is always an exciting time for all the students and instructors but the breaking demonstrations literally had everyone out of their seats. Congratulations to all involved. We are always reminded during these events how lucky we all are to be with each other. We are truly a family outside of the home at UMAC.</p>
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		<title>Children&#8217;s Martial Arts Programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 01:08:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[United Martial Arts Center's children's martial arts program will greatly enhance your child's self confidence and concentration for a better head start in life.  ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most rewarding activities that your child can be involved in is the Martial Arts! United Martial Arts Center&#8217;s children&#8217;s martial arts program will greatly enhance your child&#8217;s self-confidence and concentration for a better head start in life. This not only helps them to improve their grades in school, but also prepares them to excel in all of life&#8217;s challenges. Our children students also develop a more positive attitude that helps them to say &#8220;NO&#8221; to unhealthy peer pressure.</p>
<p>By enrolling your child in our program, you will increase their coordination and overall fitness, assisting them in all other activities and sports. We inspire goal setting in our students &#8211; helping them learn and strive for their next rank. This also applies to studying in order to do better in school.</p>
<p>This educational program is taught through enjoyable activities and challenging exercises. It is an excellent counter-part to formal education. The skills taught in our classroom are invaluable in helping young people achieve their future goals. Best of all, they will have great FUN doing it!</p>
<p>Children develop into responsible, respectful and successful individuals through the constant nurturing and reinforcement of developing positive character traits. They learn the value of goal setting and the reward of committing themselves to their goals. They learn to respect and be respected as this leads to a great deal of self-esteem. Concentration and focus evolve as the child begins to progress. This will be evident in his or her karate, but just as important, in their academic studies.</p>
<h3>HOW DO I CHOOSE A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL FOR MY CHILD?</h3>
<p>Step one in choosing a school is to clearly understand what you want you or your child to gain from learning the martial arts. Is it a light recreation? Then a community center program may suffice. Is it self-defense or personal development? If so, then a full-time professional school will be more suitable. Many parents view the martial arts as part of their child&#8217;s educational development. With a good professional school, this is very possible.</p>
<p>Step two is to recognize that choosing a school is really choosing an instructor. Be sure to visit the school and watch the instructor work with other children of the same age. Every school is very different because every instructor is different. Don&#8217;t get confused by claims of black belt degrees, tournament wins or martial art styles. The only style that matters is the teaching style of the instructor and how your child will respond to him or her.</p>
<p>Finally, trust your instincts. A professional school will have a family atmosphere, lots of smiles and be well kept. You&#8217;ll feel comfortable with the personnel and the facility.</p>
<p>While United Martial Arts Center may not end up being the closest school to your house, when it comes to the safety and education of your child, an extra ten-minute drive can make a world of difference in the outcome.</p>
<h3>WHAT OTHER PARENTS ARE SAYING:</h3>
<p>&#8220;The United Martial Arts Center has been ideal for me as a parent. My child is not only learning a martial art; he is learning life&#8217;s lessons. The children work hard and are encouraged to be proud of what they accomplish. Thank you.&#8221; &#8211; <strong>S. Russell, Rochester &#8211; Parent</strong></p>
<p>&#8220;My child has evolved from a shy, extremely sensitive child to one who has confidence, improved self-esteem, and a true meaning of self worth. He exhibits &#8220;Black Belt&#8221; behavior on a daily basis and someday hopes to achieve this status and rank. Thanks for a job well done.&#8221; &#8211; <strong>M.A. McDonald, Brighton &#8211; Parent</strong></p>
<p>&#8220;As we&#8217;ve told you many times, This is a wonderful experience for our child. My husband and I are so impressed with everone&#8217;s teaching. You all seem to be so intuitive regarding the various personalities in class.&#8221; &#8211; <strong>A. Balderston, Rochester Parent</strong></p>
<h3>YOUR CHILD CAN TRY A CLASS FREE FOR ONE WEEK!</h3>
<p>Simply fill out our <a href="http://66.147.242.178/~johninga/selfdefensecenter/free-trial-2/">online information request form</a> and you will receive a coupon that lets your child try our Little Dragons martial arts program for FREE.</p>
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		<title>Junior Karate</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[United Martial Arts Center’s Junior Karate program will greatly enhance your child’s self-confidence and concentration for a better head start in life.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most rewarding activities that your child can be involved in is the Martial Arts! United Martial Arts Center&#8217;s children&#8217;s martial arts program will greatly enhance your child&#8217;s self-confidence and concentration for a better head start in life. This not only helps them to improve their grades in school, but also prepares them to excel in all of life&#8217;s challenges. Our children students also develop a more positive attitude that helps them to say &#8220;NO&#8221; to unhealthy peer pressure.</p>
<p>By enrolling your child in our program, you will increase their coordination and overall fitness, assisting them in all other activities and sports. We inspire goal setting in our students &#8211; helping them learn and strive for their next rank. This also applies to studying in order to do better in school.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-308" title="Juniors Class" src="/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/100_6238.jpg" alt="Juniors Class" width="576" height="432" /></p>
<p>This educational program is taught through enjoyable activities and challenging exercises. It is an excellent counter-part to formal education. The skills taught in our classroom are invaluable in helping young people achieve their future goals. Best of all, they will have great FUN doing it!</p>
<p>Children develop into responsible, respectful and successful individuals through the constant nurturing and reinforcement of developing positive character traits. They learn the value of goal setting and the reward of committing themselves to their goals. They learn to respect and be respected as this leads to a great deal of self-esteem. Concentration and focus evolve as the child begins to progress. This will be evident in his or her karate, but just as important, in their academic studies.</p>
<h2>HOW DO I CHOOSE A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL FOR MY CHILD?</h2>
<p>Step one in choosing a school is to clearly understand what you want you or your child to gain from learning the martial arts. Is it a light recreation? Then a community center program may suffice. Is it self-defense or personal development? If so, then a full-time professional school will be more suitable. Many parents view the martial arts as part of their child&#8217;s educational development. With a good professional school, this is very possible.</p>
<p>Step two is to recognize that choosing a school is really choosing an instructor. Be sure to visit the school and watch the instructor work with other children of the same age. Every school is very different because every instructor is different. Don&#8217;t get confused by claims of black belt degrees, tournament wins or martial art styles. The only style that matters is the teaching style of the instructor and how your child will respond to him or her.</p>
<p>Finally, trust your instincts. A professional school will have a family atmosphere, lots of smiles and be well kept. You&#8217;ll feel comfortable with the personnel and the facility.</p>
<p>While United Martial Arts Center may not end up being the closest school to your house, when it comes to the safety and education of your child, an extra ten-minute drive can make a world of difference in the outcome.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-309" title="Juniors Class" src="/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/100_6293.jpg" alt="Juniors Class" width="288" height="217" /></p>
<h2>WHAT OTHER PARENTS ARE SAYING</h2>
<p>&#8220;The United Martial Arts Center has been ideal for me as a parent. My child is not only learning a martial art; he is learning life&#8217;s lessons. The children work hard and are encouraged to be proud of what they accomplish. Thank you.&#8221; &#8211; <strong>S. Russell, Rochester &#8211; Parent</strong></p>
<p>&#8220;My child has evolved from a shy, extremely sensitive child to one who has confidence, improved self-esteem, and a true meaning of self worth. He exhibits &#8220;Black Belt&#8221; behavior on a daily basis and someday hopes to achieve this status and rank. Thanks for a job well done.&#8221; &#8211; <strong>M.A. McDonald, Brighton &#8211; Parent</strong></p>
<p>&#8220;As we&#8217;ve told you many times, This is a wonderful experience for our child. My husband and I are so impressed with everone&#8217;s teaching. You all seem to be so intuitive regarding the various personalities in class.&#8221; &#8211; <strong>A. Balderston, Rochester Parent</strong></p>
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<h2>YOUR CHILD CAN TRY A CLASS FREE FOR ONE WEEK!</h2>
<p>Simply fill out our online information request formand you will receive a coupon that lets your child try our children&#8217;s martial arts program for FREE.</p>
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