Give Yourself Permission.

There is something great that only you can offer the world and maybe you haven't done it (or more of it) yet.  Something that is extraordinary and unique to you.

Why not share it?  We're waiting. 

Give yourself permission to be the one to contribute the big idea, give yourself permission to make a difference and be very generous in giving it to us with all of your passion, talent and uniqueness. 

After all, no one can give it but you. 

Sensei Dan Rominski

TheDOJO 

www.TheDOJO.org

Keep Moving

Keep Moving.

When you have reached that spot on your journey when something gets tough and is where most people will simply give up, keep moving.  

You are not most people and neither was Thomas Edison, Eleanor Roosevelt, Fredrick Douglas and so many other people, people just like you.  Now it’s your turn.   

Welcome this moment. Befriend it because it will make you better as you step up, evolve and grow to overcome the challenge, or you could also just choose to be the same.  You could choose to stay where you are.

We walk to get somewhere.  You volunteered to enroll at TheDOJO to get somewhere, not to stay somewhere.  If you stop moving you stop getting somewhere that you want to be.

So don’t stop moving.  Keeping moving and if you don’t know how, ask.  

Ask more of yourself, ask more of “how" by those who “have”; Those who have been there, those who have done it, those who have what it takes, those who have chosen to keep moving and who have made it.

You chose before when you enrolled at TheDOJO not to stay where you are but to move yourself to someplace you want to be.  

Keep moving yourself there, and if you need help…ask me.  After all, we’re walking together.

-Sense Dan Rominski

TheDOJO

www.TheDOJO.org

If you did it, it would be awesome.

Whether it's here or there, do something today that makes a change in your life (preferably for the better).   Make a change in your life today, not for me but for you.  Not because I got you to do it but because you got yourself to do it.   Why?  Because you wanted to and needed to like breathing your next breathe of air.  Because beyond the day to day stuff we do to get through life you also made a choice to live your life. A better you means a better world around you because you are generous, to yourself and also beyond yourself.   Do one thing, today.  When you look back on it you'll be able to say, "I did that and it made a difference". -Sensei Dan Rominski TheDOJO www.TheDOJO.org

Lessons this week at TheDOJO located in Rutherford NJ.

The Martial Arts

Teaching children the art of jujitsu (Jujutsu, Jui-Jitsu, Juijitsu same game different name!) and Judo, Karate, Grappling, Some think of it as mixed martial arts or MMA.  We keep the traditional customs of bowing, uniforms, etiquette, Japanese and asian customs; keeping it in it’s traditional sense.  

Why?

The value though is for children to learn how to protect themselves from most any situation they find themselves in.  Physically they would need to know how to protect themselves from being wrestled to the ground so they learn judo and jujutsu.  If someone tries to punch, push, kick or take a swing at them they need to know how to block and strike like in karate or how to dodge, slip cover up and evade like in boxing.  

How Not to Fight

Also children will need to know how to de-escalate a confrontation by not fighting such as setting verbal boundaries and using assertive communication rather than aggressive communication which could unintentionally escalate a fight or confrontation or even passive communication which could make one an easy target for bullies.  Click Here and Read my blog post here on teaching children The 3 Colors of Awareness for EZ Defense Non-Violent Conflict Resolution for Children.  

Additionally the children students of TheDOJO are taught by Sensei Dan Rominski how to defend against a stranger or a scenario of Child Abduction see a video here.

This is some of the relevant self-defense for toady’s world here TheDOJO with Sensei Dan Rominski.  We also cover other topics such as stranger danger, prevention and awareness for childhood sexual abuse, anger management, healthy eating and accident prevention.  Project Based Leadership Training teaches children how to be a leader and not a follow, great for any parent worried about peer pressure.

Children having fun in reality rather than in fantasy on a screen at TheDOJO in Rutherford NJ

Teaching grappling, judo and jiu-jitsu to children and adults at TheDOJO located in Rutherford NJ.

Children having fun in reality rather than in fantasy on a screen.

These two brothers have been training since they were wee-ones alongside their big brother. Many years and many smiles.

Teaching martial arts, karate judo jujitsu to children, teens, adults men and women.

-Sensei Dan Rominski

TheDOJO   

TheDOJO Food Drive 2016

Who else wants to help me feed  75 families this Spring/Summer? I am giving away $50,000 in gift certificates  to our community (again) to help raise $1,000  for The Rutherford Food Pantry.  I will donate 50% of tuition from all new members this Spring/Summer.   Refer TheDOJO and you have made a difference  to kick out hunger this Spring/summer. Dear Students, Parents and You, Referring TheDOJO gives food to people who need help in our community.   Over the past 9 years each summer, TheDOJO has raised 20,000 food items, personal hygiene products and school supplies for The Rutherford Food Pantry.  Who else wants to make a difference this Spring/Summer and help feed 75 families (350 people in our community)?  "TheDOJO helps carry us through  the summer months when  donations are low."  -Rutherford Social Services, Rutherford Food Pantry It's easy to make a difference and doesn't cost you anything.   Simply, hand this gift certificate today to a friend, neighbor, or family member and they will receive a FREE Month of Lessons, FREE Uniform and FREE Introductory Lesson.  Parents, share the secret of  "Sensei Dan & TheDOJO" - unleashing human potential.  Give another child the gift of learning discipline, focus, concentration and self-control leading to better grades and behavior in school & at home.  Don't let someone be a target for bullies or predators when our lessons can build lifetime confidence and self-defense skills.  It's for adults too! Parents, If you are interested in getting and staying in shape, you may use this gift certificate for yourself!.  Find out how to sustainably loose weight, relieve stress, tone up, all while learning self-defense; this is a great way to start off the new year! If someone doesn't enroll beyond their free month I will still donate $1 for each guest pass I mail out.  I've mailed 200 letters for this charity project to our students, so no matter what I am already donating $200 to The Rutherford Food Pantry to help kick hunger out of our community.  I like knowing 100% of my funds and efforts directly help.  3 Ways to Make a Difference by referring TheDOJO: Think of your child's best friend, or a friend with children, a neighbor, any adult who wants to get and stay in shape in a fun and safe learning environment (parents you may use this Gift Certificate for yourself),  Print and hand them a gift certificate CLICK HERE for a PDF To Print. Forward them this email and ask them to  --CLICK HERE for a FREE Month of Lessons at TheDOJO.  You know someone who knows someone.   Pass this email or gift certificate to anyone, let know them know they can pass it off to anyone...the universe will find that it gets to the right person. The Rutherford Food pantry helps families, children, the elderly... it's good all around.  If we can do a fundraiser for your school, team, scout troop or organization - call me. Thank you, Sensei Dan Rominski  Contact (201) 933-3050 or Dan@TheDOJO.org TheDOJO -Est.1975 and Celebrating 40 Years  P.S.  The sooner you refer TheDOJO, the sooner a donation will be made. P.P.S.  Refer Friends and Family to our website www.TheDOJO.org for info and to get started! Are You Ready for a FREE Month?   Children - Teens - Adults Use This Gift Certificate to Get Started CALL TODAY (201) 933-3050 & Schedule Your First Class or Register Now on our Website CLICK HERE - www.TheDOJO.org Parents, Get FREE Reports such as,   "How To Keep your Children Safe" CALL TODAY (201) 933-3050 or Subscribe on our Website CLICK HERE - www.TheDOJO.org One per person & for non-members only please. TheDOJO   52 Park Ave. Rutherford, NJ 07070 USA (201) 933-3050  www.TheDOJO.org