tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70053975038607503332024-03-12T21:28:13.458-04:00Carter's Academy of Self-DefenseWelcome to Carter's Academy of Self-Defense Blog hosted by Sensei John Carter and the Columbia, South Carolina Dojo. A place to discuss dojo news and martial arts topics related to the art of Nihon Goshin Aikido and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.Owner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-75441190167002335022017-07-01T19:39:00.001-04:002017-07-01T19:39:36.826-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We were pleased to present Bryan Winfree, Ni-Dan, with a Level 1 Instructor Certification in the art of Nihon Goshin Aikido. Bryan has been training and teaching at our academy for over 12 years and has been team-teaching with me every week for the last 3 years. He most certainly understands and upholds our high standards when teaching our official curriculum. He is a great example for students, a great leader on the mat and an exemplary martial artist. I look forward to having Bryan as an instructor for many years to come. Also, look out for him in Irmo!</div>
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Our youth classes have been growing like crazy in Irmo, our Friday class is now full and Bryan Winfree wants to expand his teaching hours in the Irmo, SC area. These three things could not have come at a better time! In January, 2014, we will be adding more Aikido classes on our schedule in Irmo. Bryan has partnered with a long time friend and Karate training colleague, Nikki Knits. Her dojo is located at 7960 Broad River Road. Adult, Youth and Women's Self-Defense classes will be held throughout the week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays with more classes to be added. Please check our website and facebook page for more information. Aikido students and potential Aikido students can contact us at 803.546.6079 for more information.</div>
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We have been having a great time with all our Women's Self-Defense Classes, Seminars and Workshops. We are conducting regular classes every Tuesday at 7:00pm in Lexington and Every Other Saturday at 12:30pm in Irmo. Lauren Loftley, (<i>Black-Belt in Ju-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Completion of Gracie Combative's Course and a Richland County Sheriff's Deputy</i>) assists me with this class. Pretty Good Huh Ladies!</div>
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In this class, we cover the <u><b>15 most common attacks</b></u> a female would face from a male attacker. And with the state of South Carolina ranking <u>Number 1</u> in the country for <b><u>WOMEN BEING MURDERED BY MEN</u></b>, our communities can use all the self-defense instruction we can get. Please visit us at www.cartersacademy.com or call me at 803.546.6079 for more information. No experience is required and the first class is always free.</div>
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It's been awhile since my last post. My academy has seen an extremely busy summer and fall and we are looking forward to a great holiday season and an even better 2013! We just completed our Rener Gracie Seminar Series at my academy which was a huge success. We had great support from our local students as well as students coming in from outside of South Carolina. I enjoyed meeting all of our out of town guests and look forward to staying connected with our new friends. As usual with Rener teaching, he covered very practical and effective techniques with precision and detail. Everyone enjoyed the seminars and the "Renergy" was definitely present. I appreciate him taking the time to come out to my academy and I look forward to seeing him again soon. <br />
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We conducted two adult seminar sessions and a bullyproof session in the afternoon. I appreciate all the help I received from my assistants and of those students who brought in fruit, water and especially Lisa's world famous spring rolls.<br />
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All our self-defense programs are doing well. Our youth and adult Nihon Goshin Aikido classes are well attended and students are progressing nicely. We will be adjusting some of our classes for January, 2013 to accommodate the growth of our student body and the demand for additional training. The Little Samurai classes are doing great and the kids are keeping me on my toes! Our Youth Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes are growing every month and our Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Combatives classes are as busy as ever. We will be hitting the Master Cycle Classes (blue-belt curriculum) hard starting January, 2013. I want to congratulate all our students who made their Gracie Blue-Belts in 2012 and welcome each of you and many others to the Master Cycle!</div>
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Lastly, our Women's Self-Defense classes will be going into full gear. I will be conducting our bi-annual Free Women's Self-Defense Workshop on Saturday, December 8, 2012. We will be rolling out our 10-week, women-only group class that will address the most common attacks a female would face. Please see our website or Facebook page for class schedule and details.<br />
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I hope everyone enjoys the holidays and has a great 2013!<br />
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<br />
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<br />Owner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-13281424210079217132012-04-13T23:37:00.005-04:002012-04-14T00:30:54.681-04:00Featured Gracie CTC, Women's Self-Defense Course, Nihon Goshin Aikido Online, Youth Summer Camp....Oh My!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LkOURkTjMII/T4j4C6vdkfI/AAAAAAAAAU8/BkhB0koxnfs/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LkOURkTjMII/T4j4C6vdkfI/AAAAAAAAAU8/BkhB0koxnfs/s200/photo.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>It's been a busy 2012! Our academy has been full of positive energy, we've enjoyed well attended classes and have had many new student enrollments. Our academy was recently the featured Gracie Certified Training Center by the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Headquarter's Academy. You can check out our video tour by clicking on the link below.<br />
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Lastly, our popular Youth Summer Camp is now scheduled and we are taking registrations. A great time will be had by all who are in attendance and no experience is required! We still have a few slots remaining, so please register early. To secure your spot, contact me at 803.546.6079 or at senseicarter@gmail.com.<br />
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See you on the mats!<br />
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Sensei John Carter<br />
www.cartersacademy.com<br />
www.graciesc.com<br />
senseicarter@gmail.com<br />
803.546.6079Owner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-33565199659575339072012-03-21T10:16:00.000-04:002012-03-21T10:16:20.602-04:00YOUTH SUMMER CAMP - June 25th through June 29th!<br />
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</tbody></table>We just set the dates for our 2012 Youth Summer Camp. It will be <strong><u>Monday, June 25th - Friday, June 29th.</u></strong> Space is limited, so register early. I have included a few highlights below from last years camp. No experience necessary and this is open to all students as well as your siblings, friends and neighbors. See me at the academy for more information and to register. Flyer's and registration forms go out this week.<br />
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We just completed another successful summer camp. The kids and instructors all had a great time. Some of the activities during the camp included, "Bully Battles", Jiu-Jitsu Training, Japanese Calligraphy, Bullysafe and Stranger Awareness Discussions, Sensei Carter's Famous "Circle of Pain", an action packed grappling tournament, and good ole' fashion dodge ball. Needless to say we had a blast. We introduced a new activity called "Battle Sticks". This is where each kid got to take me on and battle it out with pugil sticks (the two ended staff). Of course the two ends are padded foam and the kids all wore protective gear. They certainly got in some nice shots. <br />
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<div style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0ZGZjpa_CDs/TgU26t84aoI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/n_PE5B_ElWc/s1600/IMG_3914.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="164" i$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0ZGZjpa_CDs/TgU26t84aoI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/n_PE5B_ElWc/s200/IMG_3914.JPG" width="200" /></a>I want to thank Matthew Palmer (Sienna's Dad) for coming by on Wednesday to teach as about Japanese culture. Everyone loved learning how to write in Japanese. Stay tuned for our Japanese Culture Night at the dojo where we will learn more about the Japanese traditions, make sushi, and have other activities.</div><div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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I want to thank all the kids and instructors for attending our camp and I look forward to seeing everyone next year!</div><br />
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We will re-open on Wednesday April 11th at 5:00pm.<br />
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Have a safe spring break and a Happy Easter!<br />
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Sensei John CarterOwner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-675043993421308502012-01-01T15:55:00.000-05:002012-01-01T15:55:17.275-05:00Welcome to 2012!Welcome to 2012 and get ready for an exciting, busy and positive year at the academy. With the growth we experienced in 2011, this is sure to be one of our best years yet. We will be adding new classes to the schedule in both Nihon Goshin Aikido and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and we will be rolling out our new testing procedures. Classes will be busy, so don't hesitate to ask questions or to look to our staff assistant instructors for advice and answers. We have a top notch instructor staff to meet the needs of all of our students.<br />
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We will be open Monday, January 2nd at 5:00pm. The class schedule is as follows:<br />
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Bullyproof - 5:00pm<br />
Nihon Goshin Aikido Youth - 6:00pm<br />
Nihon Goshin Aikido Adults - 7:00pm<br />
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Combatives - 8:00pm<br />
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Open Mat - 9:00pm<br />
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We look forward to a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!<br />
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See you on the mats.<br />
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Sensei John Carter<br />
www.cartersacademy.com<br />
www.gracieacademy.com<br />
www.graciekids.comOwner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-42788404292891719292011-12-29T16:07:00.001-05:002011-12-29T16:09:36.985-05:00Sensei Carter's 2011 Year End Message - What a Year!This past year has been one the most positive, prosperous and inspiring years for me both personally and professionally. Of course the birth of our third son this past August has brought happiness and excitement to our home and family. I would not be where I am today without the loving support of my wife and our three boys. Family truly comes first!<br />
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I finalized my Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Certification this year resulting in our academy becoming a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Certified Training Center. It was a lot of work, sacrifice and dedication, but it was well worth it. Additionally, our Nihon Goshin Aikido classes have been well attended and all our self-defense programs were well received and supported by our current and new academy members. <br />
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Our after-school programs have done fantastic. We have 4 sites in the Lexington and Irmo area and all are thriving. I want to thank each site coordinator for their support and effort in making these programs so successful. I also was honored to participate in a very important Anti-Bullying Rally in Columbia this year. It was held at a local high school and I was asked to introduce Parents, Teachers, Administrators and Youth of all ages to our vitally important Self-Defense programs. We look forward to working with the event coordinator again in 2012 and many years to come!<br />
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Our student body enjoyed great retention and growth in 2011. We reached a record number of students and look forward to even more student growth in 2012. We have worked hard since January 1997 to attract and maintain the best students possible. This is vital in producing an unique, top notch learning environment. I am confident that our student body is one of the best around. I want to thank all my students and senior students for making this possible.<br />
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I want to wish everyone and your family a Happy and Prosperous New Year.<br />
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See you on the mats in 2012!<br />
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Sensei John CarterOwner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-71077213047374746292011-12-13T12:38:00.000-05:002011-12-13T12:38:12.711-05:00Academy ClosingsWe will be closed Monday, December 19th through Sunday, January 1st. We will hold an Open Mat from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Wednesday, December 21st and Wednesday, December 28th for Academy Students. Remember, Wednesday nights are "Bring a Friend" night, so feel free to bring someone with you.<br />
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Have a safe and Happy Holiday Season!<br />
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<br />
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Sensei CarterOwner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-29025120931739446172011-12-04T20:01:00.000-05:002011-12-04T20:01:03.043-05:00New Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Youth Class TimeNew Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Class for Youth ages 8 to 12 on Saturday mornings 9:00am to 10:00am. Please take a moment and read the class description below.<br />
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GRACIE BULLYPROOF<br />
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"Every day 160,000 children miss school out of fear or intimidation of a bully." <br />
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-National Education Association <br />
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Jr. Grappler's (Ages 8 to 12)<br />
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Since bullying is most prevalent in this age group, we teach the children in the Jr. Grappler's class the techniques they must know in order to defend themselves if attacked. The best part about the techniques is that they are all non-violent control tactics designed to minimize injury to the bully if used during a real fight. What makes the GRACIE BULLYPROOF program unique is that we develop your child's character as well as their confidence. During each class, we dedicate a few minutes to discussing a featured character trait and the simple things your child can do to make it part of their everyday lives. <br />
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We also offer classes every Monday and Wednesday at 5:00! Please stop by for a tour of our academy or a free class trial.<br />
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Sensei John Carter<br />
<a href="http://www.cartersacademy.com/">www.cartersacademy.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.graciekids.com/">www.graciekids.com</a><br />
803.546.6079<br />
<a href="mailto:senseicarter@gmail.com">senseicarter@gmail.com</a>Owner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-65577214369854722542011-11-19T14:07:00.001-05:002011-11-19T14:10:29.454-05:00Anti-Bullying Rally<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Benjamin and I taught 50 to 60 people today at an Anti-Bullying Rally. We taught very simple verbal and physical self-defense techniques that could literally save your life. Our group consisted of Elementary - Middle - High School Youth, Teachers, Parents and Administrators. We had a great group and look forward to attending next year's event. The highlight of the day was when a threw a 310 pound football player off of me with zero event. It got everyone's undivided attention. I had a room full of believer's after that! It was a great event. It is an important topic.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>Owner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-49786377868681914912011-11-06T14:45:00.000-05:002011-11-06T14:46:49.674-05:00Thanksgiving ClosingsWe will be closed Wednesday November, 23rd through Saturday, November 26th. Please enjoy and have a safe Thanksgiving Weekend. We will resume our normal Nihon Goshin Aikido and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes on Monday, November 28th.<br />
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Thank you.<br />
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Sensei John CarterOwner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-15383547355519944712011-09-25T23:14:00.002-04:002011-09-26T07:59:43.693-04:00Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seminar with Professor Pedro Valente <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and Professor Pedro Valente - September, 2011</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">I recently attended yet another great seminar with Professor Pedro Valente in Columbia, South Carolina. Valente Brothers Black Belt, Jack Walker, hosted Pedro over the weekend. My son Benjamin was able to attend the Little Champs class on Saturday. Pedro's session emphasis was on anti-bullying techniques. He also taught the triangle choke using a great (and funny) story to help the kids remember the steps of the move. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The adult session was held on Sunday from 11:00 to 2:00. Professor Valente began the training with fundamental Gracie Jiu-Jitsu self-defense strategy and philosophy. He then went on to discuss stand-up technique and appropriate levels of use of force when defending oneself. He showed a very nice standing technique to control the center space followed up by a standing submission once the aggressor insists on continuing forward. He also showed a variation that would apply to a potential multiple attacker situation. The ground techniques consisted of control and striking positions from the guard and the kimura from the standard omoplata (shoulder lock) position.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The highlight of the day was at the end of the seminar when Pedro discussed more Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Philosophy. He talked to us about his "7", "5", "3" way of life. Coming from a Traditional Japanese Martial Art Background such as Nihon Goshin Aikido, many of these topics were a refreshing review for me as I have discussed these topics often with my Nihon Goshin Aikido Sensei, colleagues and students. I have included the philosophies below.</div><br />
<strong><u>7 - Tenets of Bushido</u></strong><br />
Rectitude (義, gi)<br />
Courage (勇, yū)<br />
Benevolence (仁, jin)<br />
Respect (礼, rei)<br />
Honesty (誠, makoto)<br />
Honor (名誉, meiyo)<br />
Loyalty (忠義, chūgi)<br />
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<strong><u>5 - Way of Life</u></strong><br />
Nutrition<br />
Exercise<br />
Rest<br />
Hygiene<br />
Positive Outlook<br />
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<strong><u>3 - Warrior Mindset</u></strong><br />
Zanshin - Remaining Mind<br />
Mushin - Clear Mind<br />
Fudoshin - Immovable Mind<br />
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Thanks again to Professor Pedro Valente for instructing us over the weekend. I look forward to training with him again soon.<br />
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For more information about our Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Nihon Goshin Aikido and Youth Anti-Bullying programs, please feel free to come by our academy to watch a class or try one out for free. We can be contacted direct at 803.546.6079, <a href="mailto:senseicarter@gmail.com">senseicarter@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.cartersacademy.com/">www.cartersacademy.com</a> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Triangle Choke and Pedro's "Story" to help kids remember each step.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great Training. Congratulations to those who were promoted!</td></tr>
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<strong>PROGRAMS</strong><br />
Our 4-week intro has been a big hit with many of our new students. The most successful piece of this program, is it allows them to easily transition into our Nihon Goshin Aikido and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu curriculum. <br />
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Since I finalized my instructor certification in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, the Jiu-Jitsu Combatives classes have been well attended. In addition, our Nihon Goshin Aikido classes have been averaging 18 to 20 students per class. Needless to say, I have been extremely busy with my teaching duties and loving every minute of it. We have a first class student body!<br />
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Now that school is back in session, the Youth Aikido and Youth Jiu-Jitsu classes have enjoyed very good and very steady attendance. Also, my after-school programs in the public schools and after-school centers are filling up quickly and my private classes are also steady. <br />
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Please be on the look out for our new upcoming <strong><u>Pee Wee</u></strong> program for 3 to 4 year olds. It will be a 30-minute class consisting of a balance of martial arts, agility skills, tumbling and play. Early 2012 will be our target start date.<br />
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Lastly, our <strong>"Bring a Friend"</strong> classes have provided students with a great opportunity to share their hobby and passion with friends or family.<br />
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<strong>TESTING</strong><br />
We will be revamping our testing routine at the academy. As the academy grows to records student levels, this will be a much needed improvement. More details will be forthcoming.<br />
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<strong>GEAR ORDERS </strong><br />
Students who need a new uniform or would like to order academy t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, backpacks, etc. please see me or go to our online store at <a href="http://www.cartersacademy.com/">www.cartersacademy.com</a>. Any student who is interested in ordering Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy fight gear, uniforms, gi patches, car decals, etc. also see me. I will be making an order every few weeks and you will be able to save the sales tax and shipping cost.<br />
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<strong>ACADEMY LOOK</strong><br />
We will be updating many of our signs, logos, website and facebook page and other marketing information. Please be on the lookout. We are excited about the fresh look and feel of our academy and martial art programs.<br />
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I want to thank all our students for the great attendance, positive energy while training and assistant instructor support. I look forward to great fall and 2012.<br />
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Sensei CarterOwner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-8340048443544592032011-08-26T00:32:00.002-04:002011-08-26T00:38:28.949-04:00As Real As It Gets: Bullying Victims Can Fight Back With Help From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu RoyaltyWednesday, August 24, 2011 Written by: Steve Henson of Yahoo! Sports<br />
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UFC 134 in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will rightly include homage to the iconic Gracie family, creators of Brazilian jiu-jitsu nearly 100 years ago, creators of the Ultimate Fighting Championship nearly 20 years ago, creators of legendary family fighting figures and jiu-jitsu instructors that span the globe. <br />
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But the Gracies' most positive impact might be felt at a middle school in a Denver suburb where a seventh grader is unafraid of bullies for the first time since he can remember. <br />
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Martin Hendricks, 12, spent a week this summer at the Gracie Academy in Torrance, Calif., in an intensive program designed to make him "Bullyproof." He learned as many jiu-jitsu self-defense techniques as a kid can absorb in five days, he memorized a blueprint for dealing with a bully fairly and squarely, and he gained self-confidence. The first week of school he put the lessons into practice.<br />
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"I'm still a little nervous but it all went well," Hendricks said quietly in a phone call to Rener Gracie, his personal instructor at the academy. "He'll never bother me again. Let me tell you about it."<br />
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It's back-to-school time all over the country. For kids that get picked on, it's a return to a horror zone. Experts say that more than 150,000 children miss school every day because they are afraid of being bullied. More than half of all schoolchildren have witnessed a bullying incident and three of every four students say bullying is a problem at their school. <br />
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The bulk of bullying occurs from the fourth through the eighth grades, although it can continue through high school and even in the workplace. Bullying is intimidation or domination toward someone perceived as weaker, a way to establish superiority through coercion or force. The emotional scars are often worse than the physical beatings, and victims of bullying often become depressed and do poorly in school. Bullying can even lead to suicide. <br />
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Rener Gracie, 27-year-old son of UFC originator Rorion Gracie and grandson of legendary Brazilian jiu-jitsu grandmaster Helio Gracie, knows all the statistics. He recognized that the martial art perfected by three generations of his uncles and cousins is ideal for combating bullies. So he and his brother Ryron developed a program specifically for youngsters who have been the target of taunts and shoves, kicks and punches. <br />
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Jiu-jitsu is a strategic, relatively nonviolent method of self-defense. It utilizes leverage, locks and holds that can neutralize a bigger, stronger opponent when both combatants are off their feet and grappling in close quarters. Combined with a clear understanding of the appropriate rules of engagement in a school setting, knowing the basics of jiu-jitsu can give a child the necessary tools to combat a bully.<br />
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"The program is engaging, it's fun and it will ensure that your son or daughter doesn't have to go through life at the mercy of tormenting bullies," Rener said. <br />
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Martin Hendricks was so timid when he arrived in Torrance last month with his mother and sister that he wouldn't speak to anyone at the Gracie Academy. Rener knew his background from speaking to his mother: Martin had been bullied for many years by many kids and had simply taken it.<br />
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"His grades suffered and he would never stick up for himself," said his mother, Wendy. "He's a nice, gentle soul kind of kid and now he didn't even want to go to school.<br />
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"Bullying is an epidemic. It's horrible and schools sweep it under the carpet. It breaks my heart." <br />
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She called Rener and decided to take her son to California. "I finally felt like I found somebody who gets this," she said. <br />
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In addition to attending daily three-hour group classes, Martin was given private jiu-jitsu instruction by Rener each evening for a week. Then there was the mental training. Rener helped Martin understand that his fear of a bully hurting him was sensible. So was his fear of retaliating when he had no fighting skills. <br />
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Rener asked him: "If we can eliminate the fear of injury through technique and preparation, would it make sense to stand up to the bully?"<br />
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"Yes," Martin replied. <br />
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"Let's do it."<br />
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It took until Thursday for Martin to convincingly respond to a taunt by walking up to the instructor posing as a bully and saying with conviction, "Don't ever do that again." <br />
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•The complete Gracie Bullyproof program is taught at select Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Centers around the world. For more information, go to <a href="http://www.gracieacademy.com/">http://www.gracieacademy.com/</a><br />
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Rener taught Martin the three T-steps: TALK to the bully and ask him to leave you alone. TELL the teacher and your parent that the bully won't stop even after you've talked to him. TACKLE the bully and use jiu-jitsu to gain control of him without resorting to punches or kicks. <br />
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"If you draw that line with your words and the bully respects it, the case is closed without a physical altercation," Rener told Martin. "But if you draw that line and they slap you, kick you, cross that line again, you don't think twice. You take both of your hands and push him as hard as you can in the chest. You blast him. Knock him off his feet. <br />
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"Then take control using jiu-jitsu and tell him you will let him go if he promises not to bother you any longer. If he won't say it, wait until a teacher or another adult shows up before letting him up."<br />
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Martin nodded. Rener had given him a plan and taught him enough jiu-jitsu techniques to take control of a bully. Still, Martin wondered, would he be able to execute the plan when he returned to Colorado and started school the following week?<br />
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Many schools across the U.S. have a "zero tolerance" policy regarding bullying and on-campus fights of every sort, suspending any student involved because often it is difficult to assign blame. The Gracies support zero tolerance but point out that the policy doesn't work well in deterring verbal abuse -- the most common form of bullying. <br />
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"That's why it is so important for a child being bullied to first ask the bully to stop the abuse, hopefully in a confident manner, then to inform a teacher or principal and their parent if the bullying persists," Rener said. <br />
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Sometimes, Rener said, the behavior will end there because a school administrator will contact the parent of the bully and the issue will be addressed at home. But bullies can be conniving, and after a short respite the abuse can start again when no adults are present. <br />
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That's when it's time for the victim to consider using jiu-jitsu, zero tolerance or no zero tolerance. And it's why teaching jiu-jitsu self-defense and submission techniques separates the Gracie program from others that also emphasize verbal negotiations with bullies. <br />
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"It's a lot easier to get a bully to promise he won't bother you any more if you are on top of him pinning him down against his will," Rener said. <br />
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The most injurious jiu-jitsu techniques aren't taught to kids. No chokes. Nothing that could render an opponent unconscious. It's a far different curriculum than the one that leads to advanced belts for adults, and it's far different from the Women Empowered program designed to help females fight off would-be rapists. <br />
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That isn't to say the Bullyproof techniques can't be devastating in submitting a foe. The 33 junior combative lessons required for a student to pass the course -- at the Gracie Academy or online -- include some of the same moves MMA stars Anderson Silva, Forrest Griffin and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will employ at UFC 134 on Saturday. <br />
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Four days into the school year and Martin was getting bullied again. He'd asked the bigger, stronger boy to stop calling him names and throwing a water bottle at him. But the abuse continued. <br />
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Rener called and delivered a pep talk. "Martin, would you rather fight one time and be protected for the rest of your life, or do you want to get bullied for the rest of your life?"<br />
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Martin sighed. "I'd rather fight once."<br />
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"Do it, my friend," Rener said. "The bully still thinks he owns you. Tomorrow he will do the same thing. And when he does, you will engage. You don't ask permission, you don't stop, you just engage."<br />
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The next day the bully not only bothered Martin, but he pestered Martin's friend so much that the boy shook his head and said he might commit suicide. The bully then asked Martin if he could practice some new punching techniques on him, and hit him. Then he threw a water bottle at him.<br />
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Everything Martin had learned during his week at the Gracie Academy bubbled to the surface. He jumped off the lunch bench and while in midair pushed the bully in the chest with both hands as hard as he could. Both boys landed on the ground and Martin pinned the bully by placing his knee on his chest and holding his arms down with his own. <br />
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It was a classic jiu-jitsu combination -- decisive and effective without causing trauma or blood. <br />
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The bully was shocked and as he struggled in vain to get up he yelled that Martin was crazy. The bully's friends told Martin to get up, but as he told the principal later: "I chose not to." <br />
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The principal took both boys into his office and called Wendy. <br />
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"I was absolutely thrilled," she said. "The school, of course, thought I was nuts. But I explained that this was a long time coming for Martin. He's still that kind kid. He stuck up for himself and for his friend. <br />
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On Monday the principal called Martin into the office and let him know he wasn't in trouble. Fighting was not tolerated, he was told, but in this instance the response was appropriate. Neither Martin nor his mother told the school about his jiu-jitsu training.<br />
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The bully sought out Martin at lunch and apologized in front of other kids. Word got around the school. No longer is Martin the target of bullying -- from anybody.<br />
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Martin had one more piece of business. He called Rener to thank him. <br />
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"I couldn't have been more jazzed," Rener said. "He went through the entire cycle of standing up for himself verbally first, then physically, but not violently. He kept it humble, and allowed the bully to save face. <br />
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"No punches. No kicks. He just held him with Gracie jiu-jitsu. It's the gentle way." <br />
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For more information about this and other martial art programs available at our academy, visit us at <a href="http://www.cartersacademy.com/">http://www.cartersacademy.com/</a>, or contact us today to set up a tour of our school. We can be contacted directly at 803.546.6079 or <a href="mailto:senseicarter@gmail.com">senseicarter@gmail.com</a>Owner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-82759834487842748052011-08-10T11:01:00.000-04:002011-08-10T11:01:07.269-04:00Gracie Jiu-Jitsu ICP Class of 2011On July 29-30, 2011, over 60 instructors from the United States, Uruguay, Singapore, and Russia participated in the Instructor Certification Program (ICP) live evaluation at Gracie Academy headquarters. To qualify to attend, we all had to go through several phases of preparation, including: <br />
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1) Master the Gracie Combatives techniques<br />
2) Learn the Gracie Bullyproof program<br />
3) Learn all the Gracie Teaching Methodologies<br />
4) Send in five Teaching Proficiency Videos to qualify to attend the live evaluation<br />
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Upon completing the live evaluation, we were certified by the Gracie Instructors to teach Gracie Combatives and Gracie Bullyproof in our communities.<br />
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Call or email us for information on class times or more program information.<br />
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Sensei John Carter<br />
803.546.6079<br />
<a href="mailto:senseicarter@gmal.com">senseicarter@gmal.com</a><br />
Owner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-786707820255806002011-08-02T12:49:00.004-04:002011-08-18T23:47:14.673-04:00Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Certified Training Center - Lexington, SCIt's official. My academy is a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center. I successfully completed the Instructor Certification Program this past weekend and am now authorized by Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Headquarter's to offer Gracie Combatives and Gracie Bullyproof curriculum at my school. I appreciate the confidence of the Gracie's to represent GJJ and I want to thank the Gracie Family (Rorian, Ryron, Rener and Ralek) for being my instructors in this program. I also am very appreciative to Jack Walker (Valente Brother's Black-Belt) for spending so many hours teaching me Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. I look forward to continuing to train with Jack. Our current Gracie Jiu-Jitsu schedule is as follows (Our Nihon Goshin Aikido schedule will remain unchanged)<br />
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Monday and Wednesday: <br />
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Bullyproof) 5:00 to 5:55<br />
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Combatives) 8:00 to 9:00<br />
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Saturday: <br />
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Bullyproof) 10:00 to 10:55<br />
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Combatives) 12:00 to 1:00<br />
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It is important for current and future academy members to note that we will continue to offer top quality instruction in Nihon Goshin Aikido and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Our program will consists of Three Tracks.<br />
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1. Nihon Goshin Aikido - Only<br />
2. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Only<br />
3. Both Arts - Unlimited<br />
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Anyone is welcome to try any class on our schedule for free (Nihon Goshin Aikido or Gracie Jiu-Jitsu). Just call or email me a day or two before your intended class and I'll set it up. We also will be introducing "Bring a Friend" Class on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Any friend, neighbor, co-worker, family member, etc. can attend class along with any active member for free. See me for details.<br />
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See you on the mats.<br />
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Sensei Carter<br />
803.546.6079<br />
<a href="mailto:senseicarter@gmail.com">senseicarter@gmail.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cartersacademy.com/">http://www.cartersacademy.com/</a>Owner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-353026834651090592011-07-11T15:11:00.000-04:002011-07-11T15:11:49.130-04:00New Partnership Location in Irmo, SCWe are proud to announce our newest partnership location and martial arts program in Irmo, SC. Lake Murray Afterschool Academy will be opening this fall and we will be conducting our Aikido and Bullysafe programs at their facility. Classes will begin Friday, September 9th at 4:00. We will be offering a free introductory class for all the kids and look forward to working with the owner, Tara Gaskins. For more information about both programs, please visit our websites.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cartersacademy.com/">http://www.cartersacademy.com/</a> or <a href="http://www.lakemurrayafterschoolacademy.com/">http://www.lakemurrayafterschoolacademy.com/</a><br />
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We will continue to offer youth classes at our existing partnership locations at Columbia Self-Defense and at New Heights School.<br />
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Enjoy the summer!<br />
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Sensei CarterOwner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-33249080717469378822011-07-10T20:00:00.000-04:002011-07-10T20:00:59.519-04:00Classes Resume Monday July, 11thWe are completing our summer break and all classes will resume Monday, July 11th with Junior Jiu-Jitsu at 5:00, Junior Aikido at 6:00, Adult Aikido at 7:00 and Adult Jiu-Jitsu at 8:00. <br />
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I look forward to seeing everyone back on the mats.<br />
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Sensei CarterOwner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-75624021948501906012011-06-24T22:17:00.002-04:002011-06-24T22:22:30.530-04:00Summer Youth Combatives Camp<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uhUmE-fcvcE/TgU3jm21sdI/AAAAAAAAARc/eEviP9iNWSI/s1600/IMG_3965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" i$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uhUmE-fcvcE/TgU3jm21sdI/AAAAAAAAARc/eEviP9iNWSI/s200/IMG_3965.JPG" width="200" /></a>We just completed our summer 2011 combatives camp. The kids and instructors all had a great time. Some of the activities during the camp included, "Bully Battles", Jiu-Jitsu Training, Japanese Calligraphy, Bullysafe and Stranger Awareness Discussions, Sensei Carter's Famous "Circle of Pain", an action packed grappling tournament, and good ole' fashion dodge ball. Needless to say we had a blast. We introduced "animal movement" this summer, where kids would move up and down the length of the mats mimicking various animals. My personal favorite was the gorilla run. I think the kids liked watching me and my assistants demonstrating the different movements. Especially the duck walk and kangaroo hop. Another highlight of the week was a new activity called "Battle Sticks". This is where each kid got to take me on and battle it out with pugil sticks (the two ended staff). Of course the two ends are padded foam and the kids all wore protective gear. They certainly got in some nice shots. </div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0ZGZjpa_CDs/TgU26t84aoI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/n_PE5B_ElWc/s1600/IMG_3914.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="164" i$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0ZGZjpa_CDs/TgU26t84aoI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/n_PE5B_ElWc/s200/IMG_3914.JPG" width="200" /></a>I want to thank Matthew Palmer (Sienna's Dad) for coming by on Wednesday to teach as about Japanese culture. Everyone loved learning how to write in Japanese. Stay tuned for our Japanese Culture Night at the dojo where we will learn more about the Japanese traditions, make sushi, and have other activities.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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I want to thank all the kids and instructors for attending our camp and I look forward to seeing everyone next year!</div> <br />
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<em>Mr. Carter,</em><br />
<em>I just wanted to thank you again for hosting such an awesome class. It was by far one of the best Father's Day presents I received this year. You and your students were very hospitable and professional. Ryron was amazing, I never thought I would be able to actually meet him let alone take a class from him. Again, thanks for bringing him here and making your facility available to not only your students but anyone (including myself) who was not associated with your school. Again, I was very impressed by the quality of instruction and professionalism I observed yesterday. For someone who has been in and out of martial arts for the past several years, I can honestly say that you and your school should be the standard others strive for. If everything works out, I would love the opportunity to train with you guys in the future.</em><br />
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<em>Thanks and stay safe,</em><br />
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<em>Scott Franklin</em> <br />
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I look forward to having Ryron and the other Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Instructors out to my academy in Lexington, South Carolina for seminars in the near future. In fact, I will be traveling to the Headquarters Academy in Torrance California, next month to participate in the 2-Day final evaluation of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Certification Course. When I return on Monday, August 1st, I will be rolling out the formal Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Adult and Youth Programs at my academy. We will continue to offer top notch instruction in the art of Nihon Goshin Aikido and all our scheduled Aikido classes will remain unchanged. I have been committed to the art of Nihon Goshin Aikido for 25 years and will continue to expand my personal knowledge, skills and teaching abilities in this art. We are simply adding a new dimension to our offerings, services and curriculum at our academy. I am proud to be a practitioner of Nihon Goshin Aikido and Gracie Jiu-Jisu.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Owner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-46117677170579691792011-06-05T17:39:00.002-04:002011-06-05T17:53:42.929-04:00New Summer Hours<strong>Monday:</strong> <br />5:00 to 5:55 Junior <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jiu</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jitsu</span><br />6:00 to 6:55 Youth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span> (ages 8 to 12)<br />7:00 to 8:00 Advanced <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span><br />8:00 to 9:00 Adult <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jiu</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jitsu</span><br /><br /><strong>Tuesday: </strong><br />5:45 to 6:30 Youth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span> (ages 5 to 7)<br />6:30 to 7:25 Youth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span> (ages 8 to 12)<br />7:30 to 8:30 Adult <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span> (ages 13+)<br />8:00 to 9:00 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Irmo</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span> (ages 13+)<br /><br /><strong>Wednesday: </strong><br />5:00 to 5:55 Junior <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jiu</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jitsu</span><br />6:00 to 6:55 Youth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span> (ages 8 to 12)<br />7:00 to 8:00 Adult <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span> (ages 13+)<br />8:00 to 9:00 Adult <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jiu</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jitsu</span><br /><br /><strong>Thursday:</strong><br />5:00 to 5:45 Youth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span> (ages 5 to 7)<br />5:45 to 6:30 Youth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span> (ages 5 to 7)<br />6:30 to 7:25 Youth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span> (ages 8 to 12)<br />7:30 to 8:30 Adult <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span> (ages 13+)<br /><br /><strong>Friday:</strong><br />6:00 to 6:55 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">Irmo</span> Youth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span> (ages 5 to 12)<br /><br /><strong>Saturday: </strong><br />10:00 to 10:55 Youth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span> (all ages)<br />11:00 to 12:00 Adult <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aikido</span> (ages 13+)<br />12:00 to 1:00 Adult <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jiu</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jitsu</span>Owner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-29435317747125646282011-05-16T15:17:00.005-04:002011-06-13T11:27:35.780-04:00Important Academy AnnouncementsOur June 20th Youth Combatives Summer Camp is full! We'll see everyone Monday, June 20th at 9:00am.<br />
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We have <strong>TEN</strong> spaces left in our June 18th Gracie Jiu-Jitsu seminar! (ages 14 and up)<br />
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Sensei CarterOwner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005397503860750333.post-43929728748187372282011-04-12T15:30:00.002-04:002011-04-12T15:34:22.569-04:00Ryron Gracie Seminar June 18th, 2011I am pleased to announce that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ryron</span> Gracie will be at our Lexington Academy to conduct a 2-hour seminar. The focus of the seminar will be Gracie <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Combatives</span> and the training will run from 1:30 to 3:30. As of today, we have filled 30 spots and have only 10 spots remaining. The cost of the seminar is $60 members/GU members and $75 regular. Contact me at 803.546.6079 or at <a href="mailto:senseicarter@gmail.com">senseicarter@gmail.com</a> to register.Owner and Head Instructor:http://www.blogger.com/profile/07645299449915448535noreply@blogger.com0