October 2025 Events Calendar (2).pdf
Hi, my name is Eddie Diaz.
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Many people walk through the doors of my school for the first time and think that martial arts is just about punching and kicking. This may surprise you, but there is so much more to it.
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Our goal at Diaz Martial Arts is to use martial arts as a vehicle to inspire kids to be more confident and focused in their daily activities.
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Below, I would like to share with you the most important benefits that children and parents get from our program. Then afterward, I will let our members do the talking and share with you exactly how our program transformed their child’s life.
THE TRANSFORMATION
AFTER JUST A FEW WEEKS OF MARTIAL ARTS, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS...
Action-Packed Fitness and Exercise
Action-packed games, activities, and exercises give kids a great workout from head to toe.
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They get stronger, healthier and more fit within just a couple weeks. These fun exercises also help maintain a healthy weight!
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The best part? The fitness is disguised as FUN! All your child will know is that they’re having a blast. But you and I know they’re also getting the exercise they need.
Self-Defense From Bullies, Strangers and More
Make no mistake about it! While our classes are tons of fun, we also cover the "serious" stuff too.
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We teach kids about handling strangers... bullies... and more.
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However, the first thing we teach is diplomacy. We give your child the tools they need to "talk it out" first. Violence is ALWAYS a last resort!
Powerful Character Development
For thousands of years, martial arts has been one of the best kept secrets for giving kids the skills they need for success in life.
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Through inspiring stories and talks, as well as the process of learning the techniques, kids develop amazing traits like respect, discipline, focus, and goal setting.
I hope your child will never have to use their self-defense skills. But I guarantee these other skills will come in handy EVERY day for the rest of their life.
Fun ! Fun !! Fun !!!
While kids work hard and train hard in our classes...
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They also smile and laugh a LOT, too!
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After all, these are kids we’re dealing with here! Our classes are a great place for kids to socialize, make friends, get support, and have a blast.
Attendance is a key to progress. Â A minimum of two classes per week are required to gain the benefits Diaz Martial Arts has to offers.
Students receive an attendance card which we mark for their attendance.  It is the student’s responsibility to pull their card and present it to the instructor for every class they attend.  Class credit is marked on the student’s attendance card as well as entered into the computer to keep track of the students’ progress.  Please note that this is one of the requirements in order to advance to the student’s next belt.
Please refer to your schedule for class times. Â We highly recommend you attend class at a rate of two to three times per week. Â We also recommend you attend class on consistent days and times each week to make your attendance with our school part of your weekly schedule. Â If for some reason you are not able to attend class, we ask you call the school and inform the DMA staff or instructors.
Each month homework sheets are handed out to work on the mental aspects of the martial arts.  These homework sheets are to teach the mental benefits that the martial arts have to offer as well and reinforce the value that parents want for their children.  In order to stripe test, students must do the assignment and get it signed by parents and the teacher to show that they are on track and ready for stripe testing at the end of the month.  Homework stripes will go on left side of their belt and are black.  Homework sheets are due on the second Wednesday and Thursday of each month.  The newsletters also contain the monthly events calendar that contains the monthly events that are happening for the month and upcoming month.  Â
We welcome guest to come in and watch classes, but all we ask is that you respect the class by remaining quiet. Â If you are bringing younger children with you that you keep them quiet and under control. Â
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· Make sure to check your own hygiene before coming to class. Â
· Make sure your finger and toe nails are cut so you don’t scratch your classmates. Â
· If you are bleeding, please let the instructor know so they can administer first if needed.  If you have an open wound and it continues to open, we ask you not to grapple for the safety of everyone involved including yourself. Â
· When lining up for classes we line up according to rank.  We will have a line of Black, Brown, Purple, Blue and White belt but also according to rank.  When you like up, we also line by stripes, 4 stripes are first, 3 stripes, 2 stripes, 1 stripe and then no stripes. Â
· We always line up according by rank.
· If you show up late you should stand to side and ask for permission before entering the class.  At the end of the class, you will line up in correct spot.  This is just to show respect.
Two major keys to success are focus and consistency. Â
· When you are in class make sure you are focused.  Don’t focus on what has happen in your day or zone out.  Stay focused on the moment to get the best out of your training. Â
· Listen to the instructors and don’t interrupt them while they are explaining or teaching.  If you have a question, please ask.  It is important to answer your question so you have the correct answer.  Make sure you listening and not talking while the instructor or other students are talking to show respect.  Â
· The more you attend classes the more you will learn and improve.
· The last thing is Train, Train, TRAIN!!!
Family discounts are available for those who are interested in training or adding an additional member of the immediate family please speak with an instructor and they will assist you.
If for any reason you fall behind and need extra help see one of the instructors. Achieving goals at Diaz Martial Arts is one of the most vital instruments used in building our students confidence, knowledge and skill sets.  Communications, teamwork and action are essential for the benefits to be obtained.  If you have your camera when you’re in class we highly recommend recording the techniques so you can study and remember what was taught in class.  If you are wanting extra help, speak to one of the instructors about private classes, availability and prices.          Â
The schedule will be modified for the holidays. Notification of all holiday schedules are posted on the calendar over the entrance way to the main floor.  We are closed New Year’s Day, Spring Break, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgivings Day and Christmas.
If you will be missing class for vacation or illness for a period of more than one week, please notify us. Â Time you miss can then be added to the end of your program or made up on your return.
If you have left something behind, we put it in the lost and found. Â Please see your instructor and they will try to help you locate it. All items are held for 4 weeks before being discarded.
To order supplies not in stock, please see the person at the front counter. Special orders take about 7 days to come in. Â We can place orders from all the major martial arts suppliers. Â Talk to one of the instructors and we can help place that order for you.
Please give the school your e-mail address. Â Several times a week we will keep you up to date on events and important training information.