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I know, personally, what Martial Arts has done for me.  As a young boy, I grew up in a large Southern city.  I was not very aggressive and didn’t take much interest in team sports.  But I went ahead and tried them, only to sit on the bench most of the time.  When it came to defending myself, as all youngsters were eventually forced to do in our neighborhood, I tried my best to avoid getting in such predicaments, but at times it was unavoidable.  On the outside I probably didn’t look scared, but inside I really was. 

I dealt with my fears throughout high school and college.  Then one day, a good friend of mine persuaded me to come with him to a meeting.  A professor on the University’s campus was starting a Taekwondo program and was holding an informational meeting.  My friend and I went and listened to the professor speak about what Taekwondo was and what it could do for us.  He talked about the obvious benefits; self-defense skills, weight control, muscle toning, . . . physical improvement.   But he also claimed that Taekwondo could increase one’s self-confidence and their self-esteem.  He further claimed that Taekwondo Training could lead one toward attaining greater respect for themselves and others as well as patience and, yes, better grades!  He spoke of five Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.

After listening to his claims, I knew that if Taekwondo could do half of what he said it could, I was going to at least give it a try.  So, my friend and I joined the program.  To make a long story short, the professor was not lying that day.  The program did what he professed it would do and the Tenets of Taekwondo became very influential in shaping not only our attitudes and behavior, but our destiny as well.  They became the framework for our lives and today they still play a major role in shaping what we think, and I actually had a growing sense of confidence in myself!  My self-esteem had also improved.  And my physical and athletic abilities became razor sharp. I know for a fact that Taekwondo was invaluable in shaping my future successes.  I know it can help strengthen your kids too; mentally, emotionally, spiritually, or physically. . . whatever it is they could use more of.  And yes, it can help them get better grades too.  Give it a try, like I did 50 years ago.  Personally, I wouldn’t take even a million dollars to give back everything Taekwondo has given me!        Senior Master Cavanaugh, 8^th Degree Black Belt

Dear Parents and Students,

I want to take a moment to personally thank you and your family for being a part of our Waldorf Martial Arts family. It’s wonderful to have your family involved in our school.  I’m writing because our Holiday Sale is fast approaching, and we’ll have a LOT of items available at rock-bottom prices. 

If you’re a Yellow Belt then you’ll be getting ready to start free-sparring pretty soon (when you’re a Green Belt).  We’ll have great sparring gear packages on sale! 

If you’ve already been sparring for a while and have been borrowing our used gear, or you have your own gear but could use some new gear, think about upgrading to Century’s “P2” gear, “C” Gear, or “C” Gear Sport.

Also, the Century Holiday Sale Catalog has a lot of really cool gift ideas for your entire family!  Pick one up at the school this week.  Or view a digital copy at 2025 Century Martial Arts Holiday Sale Catalog

It’s been our experience that children who DO get Christmas presents that further their martial arts training are more likely to be successful in our program. I mean, stuff that helps your child be more successful martial artist sure beats video games!

If you have any questions about the sale, please let me know!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cavanaugh

Pre-Order This year to avoid the hassle and save time!  We are taking Pre-orders now!  Pick up Order Forms and Holiday Catalogs at the school counter.  Fill your Pre-order form out and bring it in ASAP!  (A 50% non-refundable deposit is required on all pre-orders.

P.S. #1- You HAVE to make it in between 10 am and 4 pm. We WILL close the doors at 4 pm – just warning you 😉

P.S.#2-  We have a LOT of grandparents make orders over the phone during the Holiday Sale, but they do need to call during the sale hours!

P.S.#3-  If you need to discreetly pick up an item because it’s a holiday gift, please let us know and we’ll schedule a time that you can come pick up your child’s gift, ninja style.

P.S.#4-   If you mention the Tuition coupon below, you can save hundreds of dollars on tuition by paying in full at the Holiday Sale.  If you can swing it, you’ll be saving a bunch of $$$ in tuition!    

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The WMA Holiday Sales Event is fast approaching!  We are really excited!  Here’s a list of some of the most frequently needed items for students at 20% OFF! for One-Day Only:

-Pants: We sell pants separately, so if you or your child is growing, you might be able to replace just a pair of pants instead of a whole uniform

-Sparring Gear: If you’re a new student and don’t have gear, this is the time to get it. If you’re an advanced student, be sure your gear is in good condition. If not, you can replace individual pieces (instead of buying a whole set).

-Weapons: Elite Team students will be able to order the basic weapons at a substantial discount. Students who wish to compete and are becoming proficient with a certain weapon should look into upgraded weapons (they’re constructed better, balanced better, are lighter, easier to use, and look great when you’re competing!). All weapons purchases are 20% off too!

and don’t forget…. Tuition!! Big discounts!  Need I say more!

BE SURE to pick up a Holiday Gift Catalog on the School Counter as you walk in.  It’s really got a lot of very cool martial arts related gifts this year!  Mr. C.  just looked through it himself, (he’s a big kid in a candy shop when it comes to training gear) ! 

In the back of the catalog is a WISH LIST for your kids to complete and turn in to their instructor.   There is also an Order Form in the catalog if you want to make your list ahead of time. 

Special Note:  We are only receiving a very limited number of Holiday Gift Catalogues, so the following link will send you to a digital copy of the Holiday Gift Catalog that you can view from  your device.  There really are some cool gift ideas this year! 

Click this link to see the Century Martial Arts 2025 Holiday Gift Catalog! 2025 Century Martial Arts Holiday Sale Catalog

So, get excited, and we’ll see you on Saturday the 22nd! (10 am-4 pm ONLY!)

Mrs. Cavanaugh

P.S. We also have this really cool “New Student Holiday Gift Box” for $29.95. It’s a uniform, white belt, school patch, and a beautiful gift certificate for a one-month trial of our classes, all boxed up in a classy gift package ready to put under the tree. If you know of anyone who might need a REALLY cool Holiday gift, this would be perfect to give them! (As always, after they come in for their first lesson, you’ll get to spin the WMA Prize Wheel for CASH!)

Dear Student/Parent,

November is a busy month with Thanksgiving and holiday shopping in full swing!  In about 3 weeks we’ll be holding our One-Day Only Holiday Sales Event.  It should be REALLY cool.  We have some great deals on gear and training equipment!

This is a great way to get some shopping done while avoiding the hustle and bustle of the mall or shopping centers.  And what better gifts could you get for an aspiring martial artist!  And, this year, the Century Martial Arts Holiday Gift Guide in a “click” away at 2025 Century Martial Arts Holiday Sale Catalog

Inside, at the back of the catalog, you’ll find  a “Wish List” for your child to fill out.  And, to make it even easier on you, an order form to pre-complete and bring to the Holiday Sale. 

The sale begins at 10 a.m. and runs not a minute past 4 p.m.  However Black Belts and Elite Team members, will be able to begin shopping at 9:30 a.m.!

Can’t wait to see everyone there!

Mr. & Mrs. Cavanaugh

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:  This year, we will be taking Pre-Orders beginning November1st!  So, if you can’t make it to the sale on the 22nd, no worries!  You can pre-order your Holiday Gifts and rest assured that they will be available in plenty of time before the December Holidays!

P.S. One of the BEST things about our Holiday Sale (besides hanging around with WMA staff on a Saturday) is our tuition sale.  We’ll be offering hundreds of dollars off yearly tuition’s, After-School Karate tuition’s, and 2025 Summer Camp Tuition’s! 

Stay Tuned for more updates!

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Due to the increasing size of the Friday night Green to Black Belt Sparring Class, we are changing the Friday schedule EFFECTIVE 11/3/2025.

Note: Changes are highlighted in Yellow

The White to Yellow Belt Class will begin at 5:30 pm and run until 6:15 pm.

The Green to Black Belt Class will be split by age.

The 6:15 class will be Green to Black Belt students who are 10 years old and under.

The 7:00 pm class will be for Green to Black Belt students who are 11 years old and older.

I’ve attached an Adobe .PDF file to this email that has live ZOOM URL links to the classes listed in Blue. Download and click on the class you want to attend via ZOOM TV.