Kaizen MMA of Ashburn

[03/19/20]   Good Evening everyone,
I hope that you are staying healthy and safe. Just a friendly reminder that we are still open for classes and camps. If you want your kids or yourself to burn some energy come and join us.
We all got hit by a surprise and I can only imagine how stressful is that for every one health wise and financially. But we have to stay strong and keep going forward.

[03/19/20]   Good Evening everyone,

I hope that you are staying healthy and safe. Just a friendly reminder that we are still open for classes and camps. If you want your kids or yourself to burn some energy come and join us.

We all got hit by a surprise and I can only imagine how stressful is that for every one health wise and financially. But we have to stay strong and keep going forward.

Thanks be to god for clients as good as ours! ❤️🙌🥰

My heart is so very warm with love! I am so thankful to have such supportive clients in times such as these. Being a small business owner can come with lots of ups and downs filled with risk and uncertainty. I couldn’t be more moved to have clients who understand the financial situation with our current events. As a small businesses we solely rely on our members to stay open. The coaches and facilities would be hurt if our clients were to all cancel at once. There would be no programs to come back to when the virus scare is done without this kind of understanding and support! Big thank you to those who can continue to support the programs here at LoCo Gymnastics, Kaizen MMA of Ashburn,and nZone. Messages like these literally brought warm tears to my eyes. Thanks be to god! Everyone have a blessed day❤️🙌

Kaizen MMA of Ashburn

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CDC Works 24/7

Dear Students and Parents,

I’m sure it goes without saying, but here at Enshin Karate/ Kaizen MMA, the health and safety of our students, families and our team is always our #1 priority, in fact, it’s the whole reason we’re here! Our students and families depend on us to help them accomplish their personal, physical, and mental goals, and we’re dedicated to honoring that mutual commitment.

We’re closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation with the Novel Caronavirus (COVID-19), and wanted to take this opportunity to let you know about what we’re currently planning, and the steps we are taking to help protect our students, team and guests to our school.

We feel it’s important that we take rational, well informed approach, and follow the guidance of the medical experts who are charged with the responsibility of informing the public in such times, and to not proliferate fear or panic. We want our students, families and team members to be and feel safe, be on routine, continue to build a strong healthy body and immune system, keep on progress with their rank and training, and their lives to be as undisturbed as possible during this potentially stressful time.

We’ll be communicating frequently with our students, families and staff by Email, SMS text messaging, phone calls, and updates on our website to keep you informed about the status of classes. So please keep an eye out for these messages.

As of today, our plan is to continue classes as scheduled, but are taking special precautions to serve and protect our students and families even better.

Our school is professionally cleaned, and surfaces disinfected each day, however, out of an abundance of caution, we are taking further actions to re-double our efforts.

These efforts include:

Disinfectant cleaning of the mats twice a day
Disinfectant wipe down of all doors and door handles, chairs, counter tops, card racks, shoe cubbies, desks, phones, keyboards, mice, and other commonly touched surfaces at least 3 times per day
Disinfecting training equipment twice daily, and using ‘disposable’ training aides where possible (for example, we’ll use kicking ‘papers’ instead of vinyl targets, and dispose of those papers after each class).
Disinfectant cleaning of all surfaces and fixtures in the restrooms between each class
Hand sanitizers are stationed at the front counter
All staff, students, parents and guests (anyone entering the school) will be required to sanitize hands when entering the school.
Limiting Close Contact in Classes:

We’ll be limiting close personal contact in many ways for the next few weeks. As we always do, we’ll greet with a courteous bow instead of handshakes, we’ll use ‘air’ high fives, thumbs up, and other non-contact motivational tools to let you know what you’re doing well.

Instructors will limit physical contact with students when correcting technique, and we’ll be limiting student to student contact as well. For example, we’ll conduct “distance” sparring and one-steps instead of making contact, teaching longer range self-defense techniques, and temporarily eliminating grappling.

But fear not, classes will be as exciting and high energy as ever!

Potential Attendance Interruptions:

Following the CDC’s guidance, we ask that if you or anyone in your household are showing flulike symptoms, have a fever, or feel ill, stay home. In the event that any student has to miss class(es), we’ll happily provide extra make up classes, private lessons and/or extra training opportunities (with more to be announced) for them to make up any lost classes or time. We’re here to help you achieve your goals, and will go above and beyond to help you get back ‘on track’ after any absence or school closure.

We are also strongly recommending (in part, per the CDC’s guidelines)

Only attend class in a washed, clean uniform
Clean your gear after each class following the manufacturers recommendation
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Cover nose and mouth with the inside of your elbow when coughing or sneezing
Clean and Disinfect surfaces and touch points in your home often (daily)
Avoid close contact with anyone with cold of flu like symptoms
If you have flulike symptoms, stay home, and call your doctor
We recommend focusing on reliable sources of information on this topic - The Centers for Disease Control - www.cdc.gov - The World Health Organization – www.who.int .



We will continue to monitor this situation very closely, and will inform you of any changes quickly, but if you have absolutely any questions or concerns, please feel free to give us a call here at the school, or email us directly.

We’re so grateful for your continued support of our school, and our mission to create a better world, one Black Belt at a time.





Yours,



Sensei Vlado

cdc.gov As the nation's health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health, safety, and security threats.

[03/13/20]   WHAT IS KARATE AND SHOULD WE LET OUR KIDS GIVE UP?
Karate is often a misunderstood art. More than breaking blocks of wood and mastering the high kicks of self defense, it's about discipline. And one cannot understand discipline without becoming somewhat adept at self-discipline. If we want our children to grow up embracing the virtues of self-control, respect, and confidence in themselves, then it is we as parents who have to demonstrate those same qualities to our children, and do so from about the age that they begin to walk.

Our kids learn to quit teams and music lessons, art classes and after school programs. Sometimes it is necessary, but sometimes they are bored or don’t like the coach or would just rather play video games at home. Deciding when to let your kids quit something, be it Gymboree, Little League or SAT prep, is a question that never goes away.

“The first time I let them walk away from something just because at that moment it didn’t suit them was the last time I had any credibility about endurance or resilience because the refrain henceforth would have been, “But you let me quit….”

We all have had experiences where we have given up early on something we wish we did not. We regret those experiences so let’s change that for our kids. We can let them build on that discipline to never give up and always persevere because our kids are not quitters. They want to be successful, they want to do karate, you want them to be successful, you want them to do karate. We do not want our kids to ever give up.

[03/12/20]   Dear Parents,

Loudoun County Public Schools are closed today, Thursday, March 12th through Friday, March 20th for rapidly evolving situation with the COVID-19 virus.

We are having camp to help parents that still have to go to work. Drop off will be at 7:30am and pick-up is before 6pm. We will try to keep the kids away from each other and no field trips. Please make sure you pack a lunch and two snacks.

For more questions please contact us at 703-444-5425 or send us email.



Best regards,

Enshin/Kaizen MMA Staff

[03/12/20]   Dear friends and family,

You may be feeling concerned about the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, that has been in the news. If so, you are not alone. We at Kaizen MMA, wanted to let you know we are proactive in making sure our environment is as safe as is possible for our friends and family. Here are some specific measures we are taking:

- Our locations are professionally cleaned on a daily basis. We have chosen to implement some extra preventive measures (double cleaning) when cleaning and disinfecting everything our friends and families come in contact with such as benches, faucets, toilets, paper towel dispensers and more.
- Our team will perform extra duty tasks where common hand contact occurs during operating hours, especially between classes such as wiping down and disinfecting doorknobs, handles, faucets, and toilet operating arms.
- We will encourage all our friends and families to use our wall hand sanitizers, which are alcohol based as recommended by the CDC, conveniently displayed throughout our facilities, more frequently, especially before and after classes.
- Disinfecting wipes will be conveniently located throughout our facility for you to wipe down your phones, tablets, computers, sparring gear, and whatever else you need.

Here are things you can do to help support us in offering the safest environment possible.

- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Wash your hands with soap and water regularly while singing the A,B,C’s.
- Alcohol hand sanitizers are also effective.
- Try not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Please stay home when you are sick or show any signs of not feeling well.
- Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow. If you use a tissue, wash your hands afterwards.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces that you bring into Kaizen MMA with the disinfecting wipes we have throughout the school.
- We will take the advice the NBA has offered their players, fist bumps are cool when greeting each other, but for optimal safety no more hi-fives or hugs at this time.

We are grateful to go through living our best life with all the friends and families that choose to be a part of Kaizen MMA. We know that together we will overcome this challenge.

Please feel free to reach out if have any questions or suggestions.

Warmly,
Enshin/Kaizen MMA Staff

[03/12/20]   SPRING HAS FINALLY SPRUNG AND SO HAS SPRING BREAK CAMP!

Sign up the ninja(s) for a week of fun filled adventures and field trips to water parks and Rebounders and more!

enrollment has already started so sign up at the front desk ASAP because spots are limited and are filling up fast!

This is a great way to test the waters to see if your kids are ready to try summer camp!

We'll keep you updated on the news that comes up!

My turn

[03/12/20]   My turn

New combo (ohhh now my brother is doing it)

[03/12/20]   New combo (ohhh nooo my brother is doing it)

New combo today

[03/06/20]   Hi Parents,

Spring Break will be the week of April 6-10. We have a great camp planned of fun daily field trips, games and activities, arts and crafts, martial arts classes, gaming, laser tag, and fun! Drop off is anytime after 7:30am, and pick-up is before 6pm. Please make sure you pack a lunch, 2 snacks, and karate uniform. The sign up sheet will be at the front desk to register. Registration can be on a daily or weekly basis. Last day to register is April 3rd. Space will be limited.

After School Yearly Members- $20 per day, $90 for the week

After School Month to Month Members- $40 per day, $180 for the week

Evening Members/ Non-Members- $60 per day, $285 for the week

Summer is just around the corner!

We still have spots open for summer camp

As of right now, we are offering a 5% discount on members who pay in full for at least three (3) weeks and $5 off per week for members who sign up for at least 3 weeks and pay the down payment. The down payment is the cost of one (1) week of summer camp. You do NOT need to know which weeks you want to sign up for at this time, we just need to know how many!

This year for summer camp, we are offering service hours to our older students! Middle school kids may find they are too mature for summer camp now, we get it! But, some schools require students to get service hours in the community and we're here to help you get them. If your child signs up for summer camp, they don't only get to go on all our fun adventures if they help out with the younger students we will sign off service hours for their efforts.

On Saturday (03/07) we will be having a Ninja Night at our Ashburn location. Kids will have pizza, play games, lightsaber fun games, pillow fight, a movie!!! We are very excited to offer you parents some time to yourselves while the children are having an absolute blast.

The time will be from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Please bring a pillow.

Just a reminder that this Friday is the last day to sign up for summer camp and take advantage of Early Bird Special Discount.

You can also download the application by clicking below:

Dy 3

Day 3. team work makes the dream work.

[02/26/20]   Hello to everyone! I hope that you are having a good day. Yesterday was day 2 of the 100 squats challenge for 30 days. 2 down 28 left.

Day 2

30 day squat challenge

Today we started the 30 day 100 squats challenge. Who wants to join us?! If you accept the challenge please comment or post every day you do the squats so you keep the other people motivate. Let's do this.

THERE ARE ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT OF THE SUMMER DISCOUNT! SIGN UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO GET THE MOST SAVINGS FOR SUMMER CAMP!

You know what would feel just as good as the warmth of summer? Knowing you don't have to worry about what the kids are going to do during it! Hurry and get the best savings of the season by signing your kids up for summer camp fun! The discount is only going on for 4 more days so be sure to sign up as soon as you can!

Summer Camp

NINJA NIGHT COMING SOON!!!!!
Good afternoon parents, members and students,
Ninja Night Overnight has returned next Friday for our Valentines Day Ninja Night!!!


Ninja Night will begin at 6:30 Friday 14th.
Deadline to sign up is Wednesday February 12th, so sign up now with forms at the front desk or send them in by email using the form attached!
We will have a sleepover, so pack your sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, toothbrushes and toothpaste!!


Parents ~ take advantage of a night out without the kids!!!


Ninjas who aren't staying overnight with us should be picked up by 12:00 a.m.
Ninjas who are staying overnight with us should be picked up by 8 a.m. Saturday morning, Friday February 15.


Here is a rundown of the night:

We'll kick-off the evening with pizza for dinner around 7 p.m.
There will be games, talent shows, and more! And right before the movie our traditional pillow fight!
Since we will be watching a movie in the evening, even if your Ninja isn't staying overnight, they might want to bring a pillow/blanket to relax during the show.


Our prices are as follows:
$40 for 1 Ninja
$75 for 2 Ninjas (Siblings Only)
$95 for 3 ninjas (Siblings Only)
$10 Extra per child for overnight
If you bring a friend you will receive $10 off! So invite your friends!


We have registration forms available at the front desk, however, the form is also attached to this email.
You may fill it out and send it back to us via email as well.

Kaizen MMA of Ashburn

2020 KAIZEN MMA SUMMER CAMP

EARLY REGISTRATION

SAVE $700 or more!



Dear Parents,



Summer season may still seem far away, but it’ll be here before you know it!! A few parents have already emailed us and asked for information; below is a description of our summer camp, including possible early sign up benefits.

This year, we are holding 11 fun, exciting and educational weeks of Summer Camp, from Thursday, June 11th, through Wednesday, August 26th. We strongly recommend everyone registering prior to February 28 to ensure you take advantage of the best rates offered to our own past / current customers and secure a spot for your child(ren) early. We may not have any space available during some weeks (especially the first two and last two weeks of Summer) if you wait to register.

A copy of the registration form is attached to this email or please click on the picture below:


Please fill it out and turn it in as soon as possible. No payment is necessary until February 28; however, we still need the form filled out and returned. Feel free to share this form with your friends, neighbors and family members. Nothing is more fun than sharing great moments with those we care about.

As always to keep camp fun and exciting for our returning campers, we will include a variety of NEW and FUN field trips this year again and if you know of any new fun place for kids please don't keep it secret and let us know. Our 2020 Summer Camp Field trips are:

Outdoor water Park, Rebounderz, Lazer Tag, Monkey Joes, Trampoline, IFLY (optional and subject to additional fee of about $36, Air and Space Museum, Planentarium, Pirate Cruise, Movie Theater, Glen Echo Puppet Show, Reptile Alive, Magic Show, Jumping Jack, Mini Gulf, Dulles Sports Center, Outdoor Parks, Bowling, Chuck e cheese, Lake Ana Beach, … (Stay tuned for a few more)

Our weekly rates has increased by average $1 a day due to increase of costs for field trip but as always all costs such as T-Shirts, uniform (new members) and field trip costs except IFLY (optional) are included in the price. This year our rates are as follow:

1. $285 per week for 1-3 weeks

2. $270 per week for 4-7 weeks

3. $260 per week for 8-10 weeks

HERE ARE A FEW TIPS FOR OUR MEMBERS TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE BEST RATES POSSIBLE:

1. Sign up for 8 weeks or more and your weekly rate will drop from $285 to $260 per week (Save up to $25 per week).

2. Get an additional 10% discount by pre-paying the total amount by Feb. 28 (Min 3 weeks required). That will be an additional $26 discount per week.

3. If pre-payment is not an option, sign up early and get an additional $10 discount per week (Min 3 weeks and one week deposit required)

4. 10% discount for 2nd and 20% for 3rd family members.

5. One month Evening payment will be waived if you are enrolled in evening classes and sign up for 4 consecutive weeks of camp (has to be consecutive).

With all the options above, you will be able to save $700 or more in total. That is about 3 weeks of camp. It is pretty much means the more you come, the more you save.

Why our Summer Camp?

Kaizen MMA Camp is well a rounded, all-in-one indoor and outdoor camp, covering a variety of activities each week. This way parents won’t have to juggle in-between camps every week. We are a one-stop shop for camp at a very affordable rate.


The basic schedule is as follows:

7:30 AM to 9:00 AM: Drop off time/Chess/Board Games

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM: Computer Classes (Photoshop/iMovie/Doodle)

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Varieties of Martial Arts sessions such as: striking, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Self-Defense

11:00 AM to 12:00PM: Lunch

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM: Group Games

1:30 PM to 4:30 PM: Field trip

4:30 PM to 5:00 PM: Snack time

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Pick up time/ Quiet games and activities

Please note that all Kaizen MMA membership agreements are based on spots reserved, NOT ATTENDANCE. This means you will be charged for the weeks you register, regardless of your attendance or withdrawal; however, we are always flexible if you would like to change the selected weeks within the 10 available weeks on the calendar.

If you have any question please call us at (703) 444-5425 or email us at [email protected]