Category: After School

When the kids come home from school, they do their homework and quickly look for something else to keep them busy. Instead of playing video games and snacking on junk food, get the kids involved in something educational and fun. Discover six benefits of after school programs, such as martial arts. Move the Body Martial […]

Dear Parents, This month your child will be studying the character word: CARING. Children show signs of caring and empathy at a very young age. Caring is not just a way of feeling, it’s a way of behaving. This month’s lesson plans will teach children that what makes us caring people is doing caring things. […]

It’s not a myth that martial arts can help children improve their self-discipline and self-control. In fact, parents often turn to martial arts to help teach their children self-control. Now, it may not be obvious how learning kicks and punches can develop self-control. However, students of martial arts know that it’s not just about learning […]

Dear Parents, This month we will be working on the character lesson: SELF-CONTROL. Self-control is an important character skill for all children to learn. Children that have self-control show that they can control their actions. They also know right from wrong. Children that do not make choices for their own behavior, but instead rely on […]

As you know, our goal is not only to train our students in martial arts but to help them become well rounded individuals with strong morals and a firm understanding of what is right and what is wrong. Each month we will focus on a new skill that will help to develop their character. We […]

This month we will be working on the character lesson: COOPERATION. Cooperation is a skill that must be learned. We are in a unique position to help children learn how to build cooperation. When this skill is present, the child understands how to balance his or her own needs and wants with the needs and […]

This month your child will be studying the character lesson: Goal Setting. Learning how to set reasonable and attainable goals is a valuable lesson for children of all ages. All children should set goals periodically so they build the habits necessary to achieve important goals as adults. In this month’s lesson plan, we will teach […]

By LifeSkillz expert Melody Johnson Good behavior is a learning process for children, and we are their roadmap. Children usually behave per their own emotions and impulses. At the same time, being a parent is also a learning process and sometimes we rely on our own emotions and impulses to teach. Usually, that means we […]

This month your child will be studying the character word: Integrity. Teaching children how to act with integrity is vital for their development. Without integrity, children break promises, lie, and have no concern for others. Integrity means to adhere to moral and ethical principles, and if taught correctly, children will take these lessons with them […]

One of our frequently asked questions in the studio is, “how can I help my child do better in karate?” We love this question! In fact, it’s our favorite question that we get from parents! Here are three tips that you can use at home and in the studio that will help your child grow […]

Our goal is to help our students balance both physical and mental development. We want our students to be well-rounded individuals. To do so, each month we focus on a new character word that will help our youthful students become better citizens. Having strong character is an important part of leading a fulfilling life. We […]

At Jay’s United, we take very seriously our responsibility and commitment to developing the skills in our students both on and off the mat. As such, we would be remiss if we neglected to teach our students about charisma and the overwhelming benefits of adapting this incredible trait in day to day life. What is […]

As we approach October and bully awareness month, now is the perfect time to reflect on bully behavior and how it impacts on community. Bullying has become an epidemic in recent years. Yes, there have always been bullies, and yes, those bullies have always caused serious and lasting damage to their victims; however, bullying in […]

by Gina Cabb, Jay’s United Karate Today is a special day at Jay’s United. After all, today is the day that three of our students officially receive their first black belts. It seems fitting to take this time reflect upon what a “black belt” truly is. Being a “Black Belt” is a mindset. All who […]

Written by: Gina Cabb, Jay’s United Karate Today is a big day for United Karate Studio Students! After all, today is the day that students from all over the United Karate Organization will come together and prove that they have trained physically and mentally to earn the rank of a black belt. This is no […]

Written by Gina Cabb, Jay’s United Karate Back to school time is the perfect time to reset routines and kick bad habits. It’s like New Year’s for students. Check out Jay’s United Karate students top 5 tips to make this school year the best school year ever! 1. Tomorrow belongs to the students who plan […]

It’s hard to imagine that our children can get stressed or anxious over anything. What would they possibly have to be stressed about anyway? Think about it… Getting good grades, being liked at school, performing in their extracurricular activities such as dance or football, or worrying about mom and dad being sick or having a […]

Summer Break is almost over, and it’s time for kids to go back to school. Back to school time is not only rough on the students, but it also affects the parents too. From helping with last minute homework assignments to fears of bullying; there are numerous struggles that a student can go through each […]

By Peg Rosen (Read the full article here) There are lots of reasons martial arts can be a good match for kids with learning and attention issues. Here are nine potential benefits: They focus on individual growth, not on team competition. Many kids with learning and attention issues struggle with the pressure of having to compete with […]

What Makes a Good After school Program  Shared from the American Psychological Association. Read the full story here.  A recently released policy report written by Columbia University psychologists Jodie Roth, PhD, and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, PhD, concluded that good afterschool programs “are best characterized by their approach to youth as resources to be developed rather than […]

by Coach Gina, Jay’s United Karate   My daughter started practicing karate three years ago. As a parent of an elementary aged child, I felt pressured to put her into an extracurricular activity despite my original declaration that we would only put her into an activity if she expressed interest in wanting to do so. […]

A parent’s work schedule never really syncs up perfectly with his/her child’s school schedule. As school lets out for the day, parents are usually wondering what options are in place for them to place their children in until they are out of work. Plus, they want to be able to put their children in programs […]

Jay’s United partnered up with Flowery Branch Elementary School PTO for the last Parent’s Night Out of the school year! Over 30 kids joined us for a night of fun, games and pizza to raise money towards the FBES PTO. Total success!! Because of the awesome FBES parents, we were able to donate $300 to […]

The day that you hear you child say they are “too dumb,”  “too stupid,” or  is “not good enough” really pulls on a parent’s heartstrings. Or maybe your child is not as vocal but is instead getting stomach aches whenever he or she has to go to school or do a certain activity. As a […]

Are you ready to have an awesome job where you will have FUN, get paid to do what you love, and have a blast inspiring kids to reach their goals in sports and in life? If you answered yes, then keep reading below because this job may be perfect for you! Jay’s United After School […]

Last month, we partnered up with Flowery Branch Elementary School PTO for our largest Parent’s Night Out yet! Almost 40 kids joined us for a night of fun, games and pizza to raise money towards the FBES PTO. Total success!! We raised $500 to donate to Flowery Branch Elementary School! We love our partnership with […]

Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]

The term “Martial Arts” is a relatively broad expression that encompasses a variety of different disciplines. Typically, when we hear the words martial arts, the first ideas that come to mind are one or more of the techniques that have developed in Asian countries. However, the martial arts are comprised of most types of fighting […]

A parent’s work schedule never really syncs up perfectly with his/her child’s school schedule. As school lets out for the day, parents are usually wondering what options are in place for them to place their children in until they are out of work. Plus, they want to be able to put their children in programs […]