Digital Learning Assistance for Parents of Students at Gum Springs Elementary

One of the bigger lessons we’ve learned at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic is that we must remain agile. For Legacy MMA, that means being flexible and quick to make decisions so we can properly serve our families. In light of the recent move to digital learning for Gum Springs Elementary students in Jefferson, GA, we wanted to make sure that families are aware of our digital learning camp.

Digital Learning for Gum Springs Elementary Students

For $149 per week, students come with their digital devices (preferably laptop) and headphones and will complete the school day at Legacy MMA Braselton. Drop off is as early as 6:30 am to accommodate working parents. Pickup is as late as 6:30 pm.

After School Karate for Digital Learning Students

Digital learning students are more than welcome to participate in our after school karate classes. Classes begin at 4 pm. This is included in the $149/week.

Don’t forget!

We ask that students come with snacks, drinks (water preferably), and lunch as we do not provide those.

We know that decisions must be made quickly for our Gum Springs Elementary students, but we are confident that this season builds character and our students will be better for it. No matter what happens with COVID-19, your student will safe, healthy, and still learning. Sensei George is teaching self-discipline this month which will fit right into how to stay focused during unconventional learning.

Braselton Lesson of the Month—Self Discipline

Legacy MMA is more than just a karate school or a place for you to go to for a kickboxing class. We support our parents as much as we can by coming alongside you to teach important life lessons. For Legacy MMA Braselton, that means that every month will have a theme. For the next month, Sensei George will focus on Self Discipline.

By now, your children have been in school of some kind for a couple of weeks. Some of you are in-person and others are doing digital learning. No matter how your child is going to school, we all are experiencing a test of self-discipline.

Self Discipline and Digital Learning 

Digital learning is perhaps the biggest test of self-discipline we’re experiencing at the moment. Children at all grade levels are being asked to sit in front of a laptop or digital device and complete tasks they would have otherwise had in person with the help of a teacher. While older students in middle school and high school are able to do this easier, younger students, especially those in K-5 may have a harder time. They need to be active and moving. They have short attention spans and the school day is structured to meet the age-appropriate brain functions of these children. Preaching to the choir—we know.

We’re going to do our part by teaching self-discipline. We get hands-on with our digital learning camp. It’s easier for us to teach self-discipline in the moment when students are with us. For those taking advantage of digital learning in Braselton, Sensei George helps students refocus and enforces self-discipline right when students start to lose focus.

Self-Discipline and Karate

Children’s karate (what would be our normal after school karate program) is the physical expression of self-discipline. We teach Kenpo karate which is different than other forms of martial arts. The difference is that we teach self-defense, but in that, our students are made aware of their power and presence. We teach them to control their form. That takes practice. Many of our students practice outside of class during their free time because they want to get better. There is this unexplainable effect Kenpo karate has on students. It naturally draws them and while they are going through forms, the self-discipline switch gets turned on.

\Sensei George reinforces self-discipline. He won’t tolerate anything but the best out of his students because he sees value in each student. Self-discipline isn’t just for class. He finds every opportunity to teach it in between classes.

As we go through this season and Braselton parents are noticing areas where children need help with self-discipline, one of the best ways to do that is to communicate with Sensei George. Email him or talk to him in-person about your concerns and he’ll make sure to work with your child. Just like Kenpo karate transformed him, he knows it will transform your children.

A Summer Camp Legacy

A Summer Camp Legacy

#ItsaLEGACYmmaSummer has been that ray of sunshine we all so desperately needed. For us, it speaks to our name. The word “legacy” means to leave something learned for others. Summer 2020 is leaving a legacy. We learned are resilient and fierce. A pandemic can’t keep us from having fun. We learned to be more careful and sanitize more often. Our campers were made more aware good hygiene and how critical it is to wash our hands. And let’s face it, this is a lesson that we can remind them of all year. We learned to be content with the present and that worrying about tomorrow doesn’t make tomorrow any easier.

So here we are. We’ve made it to the last week and half of Summer break. We’ve so loved getting to know your kiddos. We sincerely love them all and are so thankful you have given us the privilege of loving on them this summer. Here’s what we have planned for rest of the Summer.

Monday, August 3, 2020—Stars and Strikes

Tuesday, August 4, 2020—Sparkles Family Fun Center

Wednesday, August 5, 2020—Surprise

Thursday, August 6, 2020—Skate Country

Friday, August 7, 2020—Water Day

Monday, August 10, 2020—Stars and Strikes

Tuesday, August 11, 2020—Sparkles Family Fun Center

You’ve got options for digital learning and after school!

We know that the strain of being forced to go the digital learning route can be for some of our parents. That’s why we’re opening all three of our facilities (North Gwinnett, Buford, and Braselton) for digital learning. For $149/week isn’t a bad deal.

• Drop off as early as 6:30 am and pickup as late as 6:30 pm.

• Kids participate in digital learning with their classes. Just bring digital devices, chargers, and headphones.

• Karate included. Kids even get a free uniform.

• Recess and playtime will allow kids to burn off energy and socialize with friends.

Lunch is not provided so please make sure to pack a lunch and snacks along with plenty of water.

After School Karate

For those who are doing digital learning at home, you have the option to bring your kiddo to one of our locations once class is over to participate in our after school karate program. For those going to school for in-person instruction, we’ll pick up your student and bring them back to our location. For $70/week, you get after school care plus karate. For parents doing the digital learning route, you get a break and your kids get to socialize and burn off energy while continuing their karate training.  

We are also offering karate classes by themselves. For $129/month, you have the option of in-person or zoom.  You will come to class at the designated time each belt level. To register, call 78-541-5254.

While Summer ends, we start fresh with another school year. We know that students will thrive in school and on the mat.

Back to School 2020-2021 Options

Back to School 2020-2021 Options

It’s safe to say that this school year will be unlike any other we’ve ever experienced. While some of us hoped to send our students back to school even with the option for digital learning, school districts have made decisions and now we have to accept that leadership and do our best to navigate. As of now, we know that Gwinnett County Public Schools will start the school year with 100% virtual learning while Hall County, Bartow County, and Jefferson County schools will offer both in-person and digital/distance learning.

We understand the anxieties and frustration of the current climate and want to reassure all of our families that Legacy MMA is here to support whatever decisions you make.  We know that digital learning, while safe can limit physical activity that promotes focus and uses that energy we envy so much from our children. We know that being home isolated from other students during the school day impacts socialization. That is why we’ve decided to support families all over Gwinnett, Hall, Bartow, and Jefferson counties in Georgia with these options.

Digital Learning Camp

We are offering digital learning at all three of our locations (Sugar Hill, Buford, and Braselton).  Students will be assigned to small groups based on grade level and will be assisted in participating and completing course work. All students need to bring their digital devices (chargers too), headphones, lunch, snacks, and a bottle of water. 

For $149/week per child ($139/week for each additional child), you get digital learning camp plus karate after school.  We’re structuring our days so it feels like a school day. Your students will get recess and breaks to allow them to be physically active and use up all their stored energy.

Space is limited so make sure to register. 

After School Program

Legacy MMA is still offering our after school program but slightly differently. For those attending in-person instruction at our schools in Jefferson, Bartow, and Hall County schools, we will pick up students.

For those who are doing digital learning but would like your student to still participate in our after school karate curriculum, you are welcome to drop off your student at one of our locations after 2 pm.  This is a good idea if you want to make sure your students get socialization and physical activity for the day. And parents, let’s be real. You also need a break to work or do whatever else you need.

For $70/week per student ($60/week for each additional child), your student can play with friends and participate in class until 6:30 pm. Karate uniforms for new students will also be provided. It’s a pretty good deal. Register here.

Karate Classes

For families interested in karate only classes, we’ve got two options for you—in-person and Zoom Karate.  For $129/month, you come to class at the designated time for your student’s belt level and participate in class.

In-Person Karate
Karate students come to one of our locations.

Zoom Karate
If you feel more comfortable with digital karate, this is an option just for you. Once you register, you’ll be sent a link with the meeting code and password to participate at the designated time for your student’s belt level.

To register for either karate only or Zoom Karate, Call 678-541-5254 or email: Legacy MMA Club legacymmaclub@gmail.com.

Summer Shield

Summer Shield

We do our best as parents to shield our kids from the really hard stuff. We may not allow them to be present when we watch the news or block websites that would expose them to things that might rob them of their innocence. It’s a given that childhood is such a precious time. We started this summer with the unknown and despite it all, Legacy MMA has done everything we can to ensure that summer remained fun and carefree. While we implemented precautions to handle our season with COVID-19 and our campers were aware, we wanted to make sure that COVID didn’t overshadow summer. COVID wasn’t the focus; it was an afterthought.

This is the last week of summer break for some of our campers so we’re going to do things that provide a sense of normalcy before they embark on yet another unknown. Our field trips are familiar this week. We don’t want to add any surprises to minimize stress kids feel whether they show it or not.

Here’s what’s on deck for this week.

July 27, 2020—Stars and Strikes

Has your camper asked to go bowling yet? Kids are loving the arcade games, but we’re seeing them eye activities they can’t do while we’re there. 

July 28, 2020—Billy Beez

This was a new addition to our field trip lineup this year, and our campers have loved it.

July 29, 2020—Nitro Zone

One of the positive things about COVID has been all our new field trips. As our normal vendors closed their doors, others like Nitro Zone opened their doors. We’re thankful!

July 30, 2020—Skate Country

We love Skate Country so much for always welcoming us and our campers.  It’s a great place for kids to be kids.

July 31, 2020—Field Day

Today will be fun. Make sure campers wear sneakers. They will need them for all the running around they’ll do. 

Some of campers will have an additional two weeks of summer camp. We’re working on that field trip schedule to accommodate those campers.

Digital Learning Camp

Some of our campers will be starting the school year doing digital learning. We know that puts a lot of stress on some of our families. To make that easier for you as parents and fan easier transition for our current campers, we’re offering digital learning camp.

For $149/ week, students will complete schoolwork on their devices and fully participate in digital learning.  Once the day is over, they get to participate in our after school karate program.  Students need to bring their digital devices with chargers and headphones as well as snacks, a bottle of water, and snacks.  We have limited space so make sure to register.

 After School Karate

For those who opt for in-school instruction, we’re continuing our after school karate program. We will pick up your student and provide a karate uniform. We have daily karate classes. You get all that for $70/week. When you compare daycare prices to ours and all that we provide, our parents tell us it’s no brainer. You get karate included. 

But make no mistake. We’re not a daycare. We’re an MMA academy that offers a daily program for students after school. Our students take our karate program seriously. Our program isn’t like other karate programs in our area. Belt testing is earned not just with knowing the curriculum. We take a whole-child approach. Our students need to be doing well at home and school to earn the opportunity to test. Register to save your child’s spot.