Is your child celebrating a Birthday this month?

We are now offering a special Birthday class at U.M.A.C where your child can invite their friends to come in to participate in a special Martial Arts lesson.

This class will take place once a month on Saturday from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. and will need to be scheduled in advance. The class is 45 minutes long and will include games and story telling. The next class is scheduled for Saturday January 28th & also Saturday February 18th.

If your child has a Birthday coming up, please see Sifu Pasquale to schedule the date.

Every child in attendance will receive a white belt with their name on it and a special offer to try our 3 class Confidence Course.

The guest of honor will receive a certificate where they will be “BLACK BELT FOR A DAY”. If your child has already become a Black Belt than they will get to be SIFU for a day and wear the Black Kung Fu uniform

Please contact Sifu Pasquale at (978) 762-0454 to receive an information packet with guest invitations and permission slips.

THANK YOU!

Wishing all of our current and future members a Happy & Healthy New Year!

There’s something thrilling about New Year’s Day. The start of a new year brings with it hope, the promise of a new start, and the reminder that we can choose to wipe the slate clean and become better versions of ourselves whenever we choose.

January 1st is the day that people traditionally decide on new ways of being. You may promise yourself a healthier lifestyle, a more disciplined way of conducting your life, a step toward greater self confidence and self awareness, or the discovery of a new community. The martial arts practice can put you on a path to achieving these goals, and many more.
Perhaps you’re already a practitioner of martial arts, but, given the date, want to set new goals for yourself. Set a goal to try a new style of martial arts, recommit yourself to the discipline by practicing more often, strive to receive the next belt, or work toward becoming an instructor.

At United Martial Arts Center we are committed to helping you take your first steps toward discovering Martial Arts or helping you take your practice further, We welcome all new members to come in to try a free class. Our instructors will take you step by step through several Martial Arts basics and self-defense techniques to help you evaluate and determine which of our Martial Art programs is right for you. Best of all, you don’t need to have previous experience or need to be in shape, and you don’t need to be flexible or anything else to get started.

Please call us at (978) 762-0454 to schedule a time to tour our studio and try an introductory lesson. You may also email Sifu Pasquale at sifupasquale@live.com

Wishing all of our current and future members a Happy & Healthy 2012!

How to make a New Year resolution

“OPENING THE DOORS TO THE FUTURE”

Author: Unknown

I dare to LOVE in each moment
even if I am afraid of being hurt.

I dare to live in TRUST that all is well
even if I feel fear with mounting prophecies to the contrary.

I dare to let go of GUILT for whatever reason
even if it has provided me with a safe haven in which to limit myself.

I dare to let go of SHAME for whatever reason
even if I feel others blame me.

I dare to feel WORTHY
Under all conditions and circumstances.

I dare to SPEAK TRUTH in each moment
even if it may cause temporary chaos.

I dare to be BRILLIANT
even if I am afraid that I might make others jealous.

I dare to be POWERFUL
Even if I am afraid I might misuse this power.

I dare to be OUTRAGEOUS, AUDACIOUS and OUTSPOKEN
even if I am afraid that it may intimidate.

I dare to be UNIQUELY ME
Even if I am afraid that I might not be accepted.

I dare to be WEALTHY
even if I am afraid that I might lose it all and/or others believe it is not spiritual to be rich.

I dare to be a FAITHFUL SERVANT
even if I am afraid that no one will take care of me.

I dare to do SPIRIT’S CALLING
Even if others may threaten me to stop.

I dare to enter the NEXT WORLD joyously
even if I am afraid of the vast void in front of me.

Most of all ….. I dare to GIVE MYSELF back to GOD
Even if I am afraid I might lose myself.

Because losing myself to God makes all the other things
I think I need to DO or BE…obsolete.

We all make promises to improve ourselves at the beginning of each New Year. It has become quite a part of our New Year celebration and 2012 is not going to be an exception.

Although 2011 is still in progress, it is not too early to look forward to 2012. At least we can plan ahead on how we are going to improve ourselves in the next year.

How to make a New Year resolution

Although many of us make a New Year resolution at the beginning of a New Year but we do it more out of a custom than with actual planning. Also, people don’t spare much thought in finding out what he/she will actually like to achieve in the year. Hence, the success rate with New Year resolution is actually poor. Some tips therefore can become handy in making your New Year resolution a success.

Fix your target: What is really important to you? What do you want to achieve in the coming days? Setting your priorities will help you set your New Year’s resolution better.

Make a realistic promise: When we promise, we promise big, without really considering the possibilities of achieving it at the end. This is one of the major causes of higher failure rate with New Year’s resolutions. Hence, make yourself a realistic promise.

Make an optimistic promise: Try and look at the positive side of the promise. Leave the negative ideas aside. Hence, instead of saying that ‘I’ll not be late at my appointments’ say ‘henceforth, I’ll reach everywhere in time’. The positive tone will help you improve your chances of success.

Break down big goals: If you have promised yourself a big thing set small targets at first. Instead of looking at the mammoth task on the whole, taking small steps towards achieving it will help you to reach the target easily.

Develop other habit: We all know that some habits are hard to change. Hence, the best way to change an old habit is by developing other engagement. If you have decided to quit smoking, find another engagement which will relax you and will take your mind away from smoking.

Let the holiday season sweep you off your feet!

Our holiday cards are in! Special Thank You to the very talented Lauren Poussard who does these amazing photos for us every year and also to “Santa” Sifu Anthony for being such a good sport. For the record, the cover wasn’t rehearsed and in a split second magic happened and Lauren was there to capture it on film in one shot.

Pictured above is the inside flap, Sifu Anthony is demonstrating Chen Style Tai Chi and Double Sword Form, I am demonstrating Spring Autumn Fan, Pudoa and Tai Chi Ribbon Form.

Here is the back of the card, and again nothing was pre though, it was just a moment in time that was caught on film, I hugged Sifu Anthony and was laughing because I had just swept Santa to the ground. It was all in good fun.

Everyone enjoy the holidays & remember to make every moment with your family count. Sifu Anthony & Sifu Rita Rose Pasquale

Climb aboard the polar express at the United Martial Arts Center in Danvers MA!

Last night U.M.A.C. in Danvers hosted ‘The Polar Express” where 79 1/2 people (little Brooke isn’t even 2 yet) were in attendance. Students came to the studio in their pajamas with pillows and blankets to watch the movie. The Staff served Hot Chocolate & Sugar cookies during the movie. Thank you to everyone for coming out and making the event a huge success!

Gift Certificates are available for the holidays!

We welcome all new members to come in to try a free class. Our instructors will take you step by step through several Martial Arts basics and self-defense techniques to help you evaluate and determine which of our Martial Art programs is right for you. Best of all, you don’t need to have previous experience or need to be in shape, and you don’t need to be flexible or anything else to get started.

Please call us at (978) 762-0454 to schedule a time to tour our studio and try an introductory lesson. You may also email Sifu Pasquale at sifupasquale@live.com

FREEZING FOR A REASON!. “Angels Splash for Cash”

Sifu Anthony & I are participating in The Weber Foundation of Helping Hands, Inc. “Angels Splash for Cash”! On New Year’s Day we are taking the plunge and freezing for a reason!!

The Weber Foundation of Helping Hands, Inc. is a non-profit public charity founded in October 2000. The Foundation provides direct financial assistance to individuals and families facing life-threatening illnesses or other catastrophic situations that have no where else to turn.

“Helping Hands for Heroes- Freedom Fund” to benefit our veterans and their families who have been adversely affected by the war on terrorism.

The Weber Foundation of Helping Hands, Inc. is a non-profit public charity organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and tax exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Make checks to Payable: The Weber Foundation
Online Donations go to: http://www.theweberfoundation.com/splashforcash.html

Your Donation is Tax Deductible!
It takes a lot of “Helping Hands” to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Upcoming Events at UMAC

CHILDREN’S LEADERSHIP Thursday December 1st at 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
The word of the month is Action/Goal Setting the phrase “Actions speak louder than words.” Also, students will need to bring Chu Chuck Bo’s (CHUCKS) to class.

VISION BOARD LECTURE
Saturday December 3rd at 1:30 p.m.

MARTIAL ARTS BIRTHDAY CLASS
Saturday December 10th from 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Have you celebrated a birthday recently? Please call Sifu Rita at (978) 762-0454 to register for this fun class with Sifu Anthony.

NORTH SHORE BUSINESS BREAKFAST NETWORKING MEETING
MONDAY December 12th at 8:00 A.M.
FREE COFFEE & MUFFINS
Bring your business cards to network

NORTH SHORE BUSINESS LUNCH NETWORKING MEETING
MONDAY December 14th at 12:15 pm
Bring your your lunch & business cards to network

WINTER WISH TOY GIFT DRIVE
The annual Winter Wish gift drive at the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps helps ensure that every child in our care is provided with at least one gift for the winter holidays. We will be collecting toys and games here at UMAC until Wednesday December 14th.

Ways to get involved:
- Purchase an individual gift card or gift valued at no more than $25. (Please do not wrap your gift and make sure to label your gift so that we know who has made the donation.)
- Host a Winter Wish gift drive, start a gift card challenge, or plan a fundraiser.
- Enlist your company and/or co-workers to “adopt” one of our programs and provide a program project. (Providing a sensory room, purchasing materials for a science lab, or equipping an indoor recreation room.)
Drop off gifts by December 14th
Location: RFK Children’s Action Corps
11 Beacon St., Suite 820, Boston MA 02108
To schedule a gift pick-up date, please contact Lisa McTighe Sikora at 617-227-4183.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – THE POLAR EXPRESS AT UMAC
Saturday December 17th from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Gingerbread Cookies, Hot Chocolate and wear your pj’s! PLEASE RSVP by Thursday December 15th to attend.

UMAC is closed for holiday break
Friday December 23rd through Saturday Decmeber 31st

2012
SUNDAY JANUARY 1ST – Sifu Anthony & Sifu Rita are FREEZING FOR A REASON!. “Angels Splash for Cash” Make a donation http://www.theweberfoundation.com/splashforcash.html choose Anthony/Rita Pasquale as “Splash Angels” proceeds go to families facing catastrophic situations

CHILDREN’S LEADERSHIP Thursday JANUARY 5TH at 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
The word of the month is CHARISMA the phrase “YOU ONLY GET ONE CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION.” Also, students will need to bring Chu Chuck Bo’s (CHUCKS) to class.

NORTH SHORE BUSINESS BREAKFAST NETWORKING MEETING
MONDAY JANUARY 9TH at 8:00 A.M.
FREE COFFEE & MUFFINS
Bring your business cards to network

NORTH SHORE BUSINESS LUNCH NETWORKING MEETING
MONDAY JANUARY 11 at 12:15 pm
Bring your lunch & business cards to network

MARTIAL ARTS BIRTHDAY CLASS
Saturday JANUARY 14TH from 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Have you celebrated a birthday recently? Please call Sifu Rita at (978) 762-0454 to register for this fun class with Sifu Anthony.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday February 11th from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wear your pj’s & bring pillows and a blanket.

GO PINK – Ladies Day of Beauty to benefit the AVON Walk for Breast Cancer
SATURDAY MARCH 24TH 2:00 – 5:30 P.M.
Join us for a Day of Beauty, where all proceeds from the event will go to benefit the AVON Walk for Breast Cancer.

Changing the world, one shirt at a time….

Yes, the holidays are HERE and all the crazy consumerism that goes with it. So this year, why not buy from a company that PAYS IT FORWARD! When you buy Wear It Forward (TM) you know you are not only going to look good, but proceeds of your purchase go to DOING good – that’s something you can FEEL good about this holiday season.

Character: what you do when nobody is looking

Action: nothing gets done unless you do it

Awareness: Knowing whats around you all the time

Wear it forward: look good do good feel good

These shirts aren’t just cool, they make a difference!!

http://www.wearit-forward.com

The Polar Express comes to UMAC Saturday December 17th

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT THE POLAR EXPRESS

Saturday December 17th

6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

*HOT CHOCOLATE & SUGAR COOKIES

*BRING PILLOWS & BLANKET

*WEAR YOUR PAJAMA’S

Please RSVP by December 15th to attend