Sunday March 7th

9:00am - North reading Dojo

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Students of Cervizzi’s and families attended the event, which included our Black Belt Club, Leadership and Competition Teams..  This event was sponsored by CMAA Leadership team, whose efforts truly paid off as they learn in our leadership program how to lead and set the example for others. This Kickathon for St. Jude blends crucial support and awareness for St. Jude with a fun experience that also brings together our community,” said Sensei Emily Donnellan, coordinator of the event. “Every person who participated in this event helps the hospital find cures and save children, we are so proud of our students and want to thank the volunteers and parents who helped out.” 

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute.

Winthrop - TBA

Lynnfield - Jessica furtado - orange belt,    Giuliana Istanbulu - Green Stripe

Congratulations “Students of the Month!”

12:30-2;30pm

North Reading dojo with Sensei  Janice

call to register! Space Limited

In addition to the Sparring Competition Team we are adding a new Kata Competition Team which will combat all the necessary elements of preparing and performing katas at competitions. There is an obvious need to condition one’s body to perform a great kata, as it is, and should be a workout in itself. Katas (formal exercises) are suppose to condition the body, mind, and soul, while educating a martial artist in the correct execution of basic blocks, strikes, and stances. Just like the Sparring Team, we will be holding tryouts shortly, and we invite everyone to take part. Regardless if you make the team or not, it is a great experience, and we offer so many programs which suit all types of martial artists.

Lastly,  in order to develop an all around competetor we are encouraging all of our competition team members as well as the rest of our students to be a part of the Weapons Competition Team.  This is an exciting addition to the tri part competition program and will surely perfect your skills at handling all types of martial arts weapons.

In today’s very competitive society it is important to establish yourself as an efficient, innovative, and productive leader. This is typically done through hard work and many years of hands on training, not to mention the ever so popular ‘learning from your mistakes’. The Leadership Program gives you the advantage above everyone else by providing insight and training for leadership skills. The skill sets to be learned and used include team building and management, personality considerations, research, time management, resume building (educational related), public speaking and presenting, organizational skills, and creativity.

We plan to exercise the minds of all of our students and a few ways this will happen is through vigorous classes that will focus on how each individual can be more effective in different situations. One such situation may be speaking in front of groups, which is easy for some and very natural, but for others it can be a nightmare. To overcome this nightmare or just become better at speaking in front of groups for those that are comfortable we will create situations that even the best speaker will question what to do. For instance: What to do when interrupted or one looses their train of thought? What if you are asked to present something you did not prepare? How do you involve other team members in a presentation? Who is the audience? This is only one section we will focus on and although important, it is just as vital for leaders to become active members of the community; so we will also engage the people where we live and set up events to raise money for people that are less fortunate and aid in providing materials for the leadership team’s success.

Lastly, it is our understanding that many of our students have the need for higher education at prestigious schools. The Leadership Program is an excellent accolade to the rest of our student’s accomplishments and will add incredible depth to any student wanting to attend such schools. Essays, presentations, interviews, we will encompass it all in the Leadership Program. We want to lead you to the next chapter of your life, as a leader yourself - in this new entire body workout.