Mobile Dojo is a cool way to experience martial arts classes all over the place! In your community, martial arts instructors are planning special field days where their students and their friends get to have fun martial arts classes at the park!
There's nothing like training under the sun, a bright blue sky, and on the grass! It's how the ancient martial artists like it!
To be a part of Mobile Dojo in the Elkton, MD area, contact Josh Hayhurst or his staff at mrhayhurst@gmail.com or calling (410) 398-8624
This is something for the whole family so get out and train hard!
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
ATA Martial Arts presents Mobile Dojo
This summer, students from ATA Martial arts in Elkton, MD are going to be taking over the parks! We are going to be hosting our fun classes at the park with Mobile Dojo! Since our goal is to be the best martial arts athlete that we can be, we'll have fun drills, games, and outside exercises that will take our training over the top!
You can learn Karate, Taekwondo, and many unique styles of self-defense!
Our first event is going to be at the park across the street from Meadow Park in Elkton, Maryland. There's no official address but it's on Delaware Avenue (route 7) in between main street and whitehall road. Be sure to get there plenty early so you can find us! This is June 8th! Here are the times:
+10am - 11am: Adult Martial Arts 14yr & Up
+11:15am - 12pm: Tiny Tigers 3-1/2 to 6yr
+12:15pm - 1:15pm Juniors 7yr - 13yr
We want these classes to be fun and full - if you are an ATA Elkton member, these are included in your membership. We want you to bring friends. Anyone that comes to mobile dojo that isn't an ATA Elkton member can participate in 4 weeks of Mobile Dojo Classes for just $10
You can learn Karate, Taekwondo, and many unique styles of self-defense!
Our first event is going to be at the park across the street from Meadow Park in Elkton, Maryland. There's no official address but it's on Delaware Avenue (route 7) in between main street and whitehall road. Be sure to get there plenty early so you can find us! This is June 8th! Here are the times:
+10am - 11am: Adult Martial Arts 14yr & Up
+11:15am - 12pm: Tiny Tigers 3-1/2 to 6yr
+12:15pm - 1:15pm Juniors 7yr - 13yr
We want these classes to be fun and full - if you are an ATA Elkton member, these are included in your membership. We want you to bring friends. Anyone that comes to mobile dojo that isn't an ATA Elkton member can participate in 4 weeks of Mobile Dojo Classes for just $10
If you are someone just passing by and seeing our banner and you'd like to join mobile dojo, contact us via email MrHayhurst@gmail.com or by calling (410) 398-8624
This event is open to all ages and experience levels - beginners are the best!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Family Life Skill: Kids and Money
Parents teach their children to make bad financial decisions subconsciously. I have seen it so many times in the past. No, I didn't read this in a book or ask someone who is "certified" in this field. Let me tell you a story about a kid named Justin.
Justin was one of my best students and he was always a pleasure to have in class. He was a cool kid that rocked ATA gear to school and always motivated the kids in his ATA class. Then, Dad lost his job (but mom didn't) and it hit the family pretty hard. After about 3 months, Dad got another job but wasn't making enough money. Mom and Dad were supportive parents and didn't let Justin stop doing karate while they were stressing about money. But with that, imagine all the worrying that the children heard the parents doing and all the anxiety that Mom and Dad had about paying the bills.
A month after Dad got his job back and Mom and Dad started getting their bills back in shape, Justin starting telling his Mom and Dad that he didn't want to do summer camps, wasn't ready for Belt Promotions, and didn't like to compete in tournaments any more (even though he was a 3x State Champion).
Mom said, "I don't care if you continue with martial arts but you're not going to do it half-assed. If you do it, you need to do it 100% if I'm going to be paying all this money." Justin decided a few weeks later that he was going to quit karate.
What changed in the four months that Dad didn't have a job and the parents were in a temporary financial challenge? The anxiety and stress that the parents were feeling trickled down to Justin. I know, after speaking with Justin years later, that he was worried that karate was making his parents not pay the bills. He didn't want to be the reason that they couldn't go out to eat or his Dad to stop bowling every weekend.
People make decisions subconsciously because of events in their life. You can call these things Superstitions. These superstitions are similar to the old "don't walk under a ladder" or "see a penny, pick it up, all day long, you'll have good luck," only they make more sense. To the outside world, the person looks just as crazy. Justin made up a superstition called, "If I keep doing karate, my family will be poor and my dad won't be able to bowl anymore." In his later life, he will make decisions to quit things instead of trying to "make it work" or to push on through challenges.
Now there is always a time when you should quit, but Justin LIED to his parents because he thought it was THE RIGHT THING TO DO. He said he didn't want to do Camps or Belt Promotions and his Mom got angry because she didn't realize the real reason he was saying these things.
In the future, when finances get tight, keep it between you and your spouse. Have a logical conversation about it with your children instead of adding anxiety and stress into their life. If it's a decision to quit something because you can't pay for it anymore, have a good conversation about it and make sure the reasons are clear.
My passion for the character development in children inspires me to give you this call to action: Take a stand for the important people in your life that train in martial arts - get them to commit to competing in a tournament to make them better martial artists and stronger people.
Justin was one of my best students and he was always a pleasure to have in class. He was a cool kid that rocked ATA gear to school and always motivated the kids in his ATA class. Then, Dad lost his job (but mom didn't) and it hit the family pretty hard. After about 3 months, Dad got another job but wasn't making enough money. Mom and Dad were supportive parents and didn't let Justin stop doing karate while they were stressing about money. But with that, imagine all the worrying that the children heard the parents doing and all the anxiety that Mom and Dad had about paying the bills.
A month after Dad got his job back and Mom and Dad started getting their bills back in shape, Justin starting telling his Mom and Dad that he didn't want to do summer camps, wasn't ready for Belt Promotions, and didn't like to compete in tournaments any more (even though he was a 3x State Champion).
Mom said, "I don't care if you continue with martial arts but you're not going to do it half-assed. If you do it, you need to do it 100% if I'm going to be paying all this money." Justin decided a few weeks later that he was going to quit karate.
What changed in the four months that Dad didn't have a job and the parents were in a temporary financial challenge? The anxiety and stress that the parents were feeling trickled down to Justin. I know, after speaking with Justin years later, that he was worried that karate was making his parents not pay the bills. He didn't want to be the reason that they couldn't go out to eat or his Dad to stop bowling every weekend.
People make decisions subconsciously because of events in their life. You can call these things Superstitions. These superstitions are similar to the old "don't walk under a ladder" or "see a penny, pick it up, all day long, you'll have good luck," only they make more sense. To the outside world, the person looks just as crazy. Justin made up a superstition called, "If I keep doing karate, my family will be poor and my dad won't be able to bowl anymore." In his later life, he will make decisions to quit things instead of trying to "make it work" or to push on through challenges.
Now there is always a time when you should quit, but Justin LIED to his parents because he thought it was THE RIGHT THING TO DO. He said he didn't want to do Camps or Belt Promotions and his Mom got angry because she didn't realize the real reason he was saying these things.
In the future, when finances get tight, keep it between you and your spouse. Have a logical conversation about it with your children instead of adding anxiety and stress into their life. If it's a decision to quit something because you can't pay for it anymore, have a good conversation about it and make sure the reasons are clear.
My passion for the character development in children inspires me to give you this call to action: Take a stand for the important people in your life that train in martial arts - get them to commit to competing in a tournament to make them better martial artists and stronger people.
Our goals this cycle May and June 2013:
Main Goals and Dates:
May 8-11 - Stripe #1
May 22-25 - Stripe #2
June 5-8 - Stripe #3
June 8 - First Mobile Dojo Class
June 29 - Belt Promotions
White through Yellow Belt Tiny Tigers
We are focusing on Self-Defense techniques and Taekwondo Basics
Stripe 1: Parent Nomination - How has your child shown DEDICATION in their life?
Stripe 2: Parent Nomination - How has your child shown INTEGRITY in their life?
Stripe 3: Show Self-Defense Moves - Bear Hug from the back and Wrist Grab (Either one)
Camo through Red Belt Tiny Tigers
We are focusing on Self-Defense techniques and Taekwondo Basics
Stripe 1: Parent Nomination - How has your child shown DEDICATION in their life?
Stripe 2: Parent Nomination - How has your child shown INTEGRITY in their life?
Stripe 3: Show Self-Defense Moves - Bear Hug from the back and Wrist Grab (Either one)
White through Yellow Belt Juniors
We are learning the One-Steps for the Songahm 2 curriculum (Orange Belt DVD).
Stripe 1: Perform One-Step #1
Stripe 2: Perform One-Step #2
Stripe 3: Perform One-Step #3
Camo through Red Belt Juniors
We are working to become better at Free Sparring with Mr. Hayhurst's "Drill Set #1"
Stripe 1: Freesparring Challenge 1A - STOP your opponent with a Front Kick during Challenge Time
Stripe 2: Freesparring Challenge 2A - Evade a Head Kick without Hard Blocking it during a challenge
Stripe 3: Freesparring Challenge 3A - Set up your scoring technique by "Setting it up" first
Red/Black Belt Juniors
We are introducing Combat Weapons Sparring with Mr. Hayhursts's "Drill Set #1"
Stripe 1: Combat Weapons Sparring Challenge 1 - Score a point by hitting your opponent while they are trying to hit you
Stripe 2: CWS Challenge 2 - Move the entire time the match is going without locking your stance once (30 second match)
Stripe 3: CWS Challenge 3 - Bluff and Blitz your opponent and score the point
First, Second, and Third Degree Black Belts
We are working to become better at Free Sparring and Combat Weapons Sparring with Mr. Hayhurst's "Master Sets."
Checkpoint 1: Score over 300 points in the ATAfit challenge with the sum of Push-ups, Sit-ups, Kicks, Kick/Punch combos, and Punches
Checkpoint 2: Score more than 12 points in a 2 minute FREESPARRING match
Checkpoint 3: Score more than 12 points in a 2 minute COMBAT WEAPONS SPARRING match
Adult Martial Arts program students:
We are working to enhance our self-defense skills by learning Combat Wrestling. Every class will focus on those skills, blended with Forms and Fitness
Stripe 1: Catch your opponent's kick and take them down + Disengage
Stripe 2: Defend from your opponent "shooting" and prevent Single Leg Takedowns
Stripe 3: Control opponent by "clinching" and get "double underhooks" 3 times
May 8-11 - Stripe #1
May 22-25 - Stripe #2
June 5-8 - Stripe #3
June 8 - First Mobile Dojo Class
June 29 - Belt Promotions
White through Yellow Belt Tiny Tigers
We are focusing on Self-Defense techniques and Taekwondo Basics
Stripe 1: Parent Nomination - How has your child shown DEDICATION in their life?
Stripe 2: Parent Nomination - How has your child shown INTEGRITY in their life?
Stripe 3: Show Self-Defense Moves - Bear Hug from the back and Wrist Grab (Either one)
Camo through Red Belt Tiny Tigers
We are focusing on Self-Defense techniques and Taekwondo Basics
Stripe 1: Parent Nomination - How has your child shown DEDICATION in their life?
Stripe 2: Parent Nomination - How has your child shown INTEGRITY in their life?
Stripe 3: Show Self-Defense Moves - Bear Hug from the back and Wrist Grab (Either one)
White through Yellow Belt Juniors
We are learning the One-Steps for the Songahm 2 curriculum (Orange Belt DVD).
Stripe 1: Perform One-Step #1
Stripe 2: Perform One-Step #2
Stripe 3: Perform One-Step #3
Camo through Red Belt Juniors
We are working to become better at Free Sparring with Mr. Hayhurst's "Drill Set #1"
Stripe 1: Freesparring Challenge 1A - STOP your opponent with a Front Kick during Challenge Time
Stripe 2: Freesparring Challenge 2A - Evade a Head Kick without Hard Blocking it during a challenge
Stripe 3: Freesparring Challenge 3A - Set up your scoring technique by "Setting it up" first
Red/Black Belt Juniors
We are introducing Combat Weapons Sparring with Mr. Hayhursts's "Drill Set #1"
Stripe 1: Combat Weapons Sparring Challenge 1 - Score a point by hitting your opponent while they are trying to hit you
Stripe 2: CWS Challenge 2 - Move the entire time the match is going without locking your stance once (30 second match)
Stripe 3: CWS Challenge 3 - Bluff and Blitz your opponent and score the point
First, Second, and Third Degree Black Belts
We are working to become better at Free Sparring and Combat Weapons Sparring with Mr. Hayhurst's "Master Sets."
Checkpoint 1: Score over 300 points in the ATAfit challenge with the sum of Push-ups, Sit-ups, Kicks, Kick/Punch combos, and Punches
Checkpoint 2: Score more than 12 points in a 2 minute FREESPARRING match
Checkpoint 3: Score more than 12 points in a 2 minute COMBAT WEAPONS SPARRING match
Adult Martial Arts program students:
We are working to enhance our self-defense skills by learning Combat Wrestling. Every class will focus on those skills, blended with Forms and Fitness
Stripe 1: Catch your opponent's kick and take them down + Disengage
Stripe 2: Defend from your opponent "shooting" and prevent Single Leg Takedowns
Stripe 3: Control opponent by "clinching" and get "double underhooks" 3 times
Monday, March 18, 2013
How to motivate your child
"I want. I choose. I commit." -Randy Holeman
After competing in my first tournament I was inspired to take it to the next level. Many competitors who are students say they WANT TO BECOME A WORLD CHAMPION and then become uninspired by a loss or how much money it costs to fly all over the country. The business of motivating children and motivating people can be a challenging one.
When setting a goal like becoming a State, District, or World Champion, athletes must commit to it. This can give you the "emotional juice" to really achieve a goal that many people never get close to. What a great way to improve student motivation! I believe with the correct coaching, motivation, and inspiration, any able-bodied person can become a world champion!
When it comes to coaching, you CHOOSE YOUR COACH. When it comes to the motivation, you choose that too! I know people who have motivated their kids by saying, "If you get 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at Worlds, I'll buy you the Lego Death Star set!" While some people think that's just a bribe, I think that to get a child excited about training and winning, that might appeal to their personal interest better than red letters and a new uniform. To help children succeed, sometimes you need a little more than words of encouragement. Once the child FEELS the positive benefits of training and winning, the motivation for those students will move away from $300 Lego Sets into accomplishing a worthy goal.
When it comes to Information, we are 2 weeks away from unveiling the first Future World Champion product. It is called "How to create a world champion form in 12 weeks." This is created for Coaches, athletes, and instructors that want the end result to be WINS! It lays out elements of forms that are most important, what judges are looking for, and how to develop those elements into skills.
I've trained myself and others to win at local tournaments and world events using these steps. If you would like to get on the list for this special book, click on this link right here. As soon as it is released, we'll let you in on the ground floor!
Click here for the new product link
After competing in my first tournament I was inspired to take it to the next level. Many competitors who are students say they WANT TO BECOME A WORLD CHAMPION and then become uninspired by a loss or how much money it costs to fly all over the country. The business of motivating children and motivating people can be a challenging one.
When setting a goal like becoming a State, District, or World Champion, athletes must commit to it. This can give you the "emotional juice" to really achieve a goal that many people never get close to. What a great way to improve student motivation! I believe with the correct coaching, motivation, and inspiration, any able-bodied person can become a world champion!
When it comes to coaching, you CHOOSE YOUR COACH. When it comes to the motivation, you choose that too! I know people who have motivated their kids by saying, "If you get 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at Worlds, I'll buy you the Lego Death Star set!" While some people think that's just a bribe, I think that to get a child excited about training and winning, that might appeal to their personal interest better than red letters and a new uniform. To help children succeed, sometimes you need a little more than words of encouragement. Once the child FEELS the positive benefits of training and winning, the motivation for those students will move away from $300 Lego Sets into accomplishing a worthy goal.
When it comes to Information, we are 2 weeks away from unveiling the first Future World Champion product. It is called "How to create a world champion form in 12 weeks." This is created for Coaches, athletes, and instructors that want the end result to be WINS! It lays out elements of forms that are most important, what judges are looking for, and how to develop those elements into skills.
I've trained myself and others to win at local tournaments and world events using these steps. If you would like to get on the list for this special book, click on this link right here. As soon as it is released, we'll let you in on the ground floor!
Click here for the new product link
Friday, March 15, 2013
Future World Champ will change our teaching style and create world champions!
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with what's under one's feet." -Lao Tsu (Ancient Chinese Philosopher)
Lots of adults say they wish they started martial arts when they were younger and they're too old or out of shape to start now. In my opinion, people are consumed with the perfect situation to begin setting goals. Many people regret not taking action in the past. Lao Tsu's concept in the quote above rings true - everyone can start working on their goals using the skills that they have. That's why I wrote my book "Become a Forms Master."
I like to use the following quote, it's more modern and uses language that we and kids understand:
"Sucking at something is the first step to being kinda good at something." Jake from "Adventure Time"
Dividing your form into only Eight Segments and focusing on the four different "elements" that will create a show stopping form is exactly what I lay out in the Become a Forms Master book! The first product by Future World Champ.
Our goal is:
Lots of adults say they wish they started martial arts when they were younger and they're too old or out of shape to start now. In my opinion, people are consumed with the perfect situation to begin setting goals. Many people regret not taking action in the past. Lao Tsu's concept in the quote above rings true - everyone can start working on their goals using the skills that they have. That's why I wrote my book "Become a Forms Master."
I like to use the following quote, it's more modern and uses language that we and kids understand:
"Sucking at something is the first step to being kinda good at something." Jake from "Adventure Time"
Dividing your form into only Eight Segments and focusing on the four different "elements" that will create a show stopping form is exactly what I lay out in the Become a Forms Master book! The first product by Future World Champ.
Our goal is:
- To give instructors resources to create world champion forms athletes
- To give parents the tools to help their children become world champion forms athletes by training at home
- To give goal-oriented students tools to improve their forms on their own
- To help improve the parent-to-student and instructor-to-student relationship while training on their own
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
How to train your child at home
As instructors, we set goals for our students. At ATA Elkton, there is a goal every two weeks. Some students take longer to achieve them but most students stay right on track. Depending on your rank, the requirements for stripes may change! Ask your instructor if your not sure but one thing remains - you must practice at home to get it!
In between days that you have class, schedule a few training days. The workouts don't have to be crazy, the best training I've ever had have been low-key and for between 15-45 minutes. I just review all my material and practice doing it perfect or practice performing with speed and power!
You can do the same thing! And the best part- you don't even have to know how to do it perfect. Practice whatever you know, however you know it. When you come to class next time, you'll be able to polish it up and improve.
"But he won't practice at home with me!" You have to make it their IDEA to practice! Don't try and force it. Kids know better than adults - no one can force you to do anything - NOTHING. But if you make it their idea, they will be more likely to stick with it.
Here's how the conversation can go:
"Mr. Hayhurst really wants you to practice at home by just doing your forms a few times. How long do you think he wants you to practice at home"
Kid says, "I don't know, like 6 hours?" (Most kids don't get the concept of time)
Mom says, "Haha, I don't think that long. Maybe like 5 minutes." (Understate because it's coming from Mr. Hayhurst, the kid will think it's a lot longer)
Kid says, "Yeah, probably like 20 minutes."
Mom says, "I bet you can practice for 20 minutes and not stop the whole time, you're pretty tough compared to some of the other kids." (Kids will always compare themselves, and it's OK. Competition is GOOD!)
Kids says, "Yeah I could probably do 100 minutes!"
Mom says, "Well, what, like 2 days per week and then go to class 2 days per week? Do you think that would be good enough for Mr. Hayhurst?"
Kid says, "That is probably good."
Mom says, "Well you have class on Mondays and Wednesdays, which days should you practice at home?"
Kid says, "Sunday and Thursday!" (Probably just random days)
Mom says, "That sounds good, then let's try that, do you think Mr. Hayhurst would be proud that you practiced at home? Let's tell him!"
Kid says, "Yeah!!"
There, you came up with a plan. Now, write it down on 3 sheets of paper, really big like a sign. Post one on the fridge, one on the child's bedroom door, and one on your bedroom door. That way it's always all over the house and the kid knows what to expect. Kids are creatures of habits whether they want you to believe that they are or not! Post the exact time 6:15pm - 6:35pm on Sundays and Thursdays. In addition, post the days that classes are too so if the child is busy with Nintendo DS or XBOX, they know class is soon and they have to save their games soon! Then don't miss one workout. Any kid can become a champion - ones without discipline, focus, or skill. A lazy parent makes a lazy kid. And lazy kids don't become champions!
Stick to it and stay strong!
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