H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference.

Thank You Newark Police Department, Students and Parents!

2012-01-06T08:47:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class brought in the New Year with a little house cleaning and a bit of fun.

Several students, parents and Sensei Jim took the time to clean the Newark Police Academy gymnasium making a "clean" start for the New Year! We cannot thank all the Officers at the Academy enough for all that they do. Additionally, I want to thank everyone who helped with the cleaning.

A special THANK YOU! to:

Chief Coley
Lieutenant MacPhee
Lieutenant Robertella
Sergeant Ramirez
The entire Newark Police Department
The Explorers Club
All the Students and Parents

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

Citizen Schools 2011 Fall WOW!

2012-01-06T08:09:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together an incredible WOW! for all the parents and students to enjoy at the Newark Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.

The WOW! showcased the students' various volunteer accomplishments over the course of the 2011 Fall semester. Among their many volunteer objectives the students did a great job creating handmade toys for the animals at the Jersey Animal Coalition. If this were not enough, the class worked together as a team to make a BIG difference for the residents at the Sierra House (a local women's shelter located in East Orange) collecting and packing various clothes and household items.

Many thanks to all of the Citizen Schools Staff members that helps as well!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

Sierra House Women's Shelter - Donation Box

2011-11-28T19:09:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together a donation box for the Sierra House Women's Shelter, located in East Orange New Jersey. We will be collecting clothing and other supplies for the women and children at the shelter until December 21st. If you would like to contribute to the cause please contact Sensei Jim at H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

Get Well Soon - Joe Lewis

2011-11-28T19:01:00.001-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class put together a "Get Well Soon" poster along with get well cards for the famous Martial Artist, Mr. Joe Lewis.

We were informed by the the founder of the Martial Arts Teachers Association, Mr. John Graden, that Mr. Lewis recently had undergone an operation to remove a tumor from his brain.

A BIG OSU! to Mr Lewis, we hope you have a speedy recovery.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership and Advanced Literacy

Get Well Soon - Anne P. Coté

2011-11-28T18:50:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class put together a "Get Well Soon" poster along with get well cards for Miss Coté, a former employee of MACHO Martial Arts Supplies. Miss Coté became ill and the MACHO team sent out an email to everyone to raise money to help Miss Coté with the medical expenses. We are happy to say that Miss Coté contacted us to say thank you in addition to letting us know that she is finally well enough to return to work!

A BIG OSU! to Miss Coté and the MACHO team.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership and Advanced Literacy

Socks for Soldiers Donation Box

2011-11-28T18:38:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together a Socks for Soldiers donation box along with dozens of letters. We will be collecting socks and other care package items until December 21st. If you would like to contribute to the cause please contact Sensei Jim at H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

Video Games to Save the World

2011-11-28T18:32:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together a donation box for collecting new and or used video games to raise money for charity. The class will be collecting the games until December 21st. We will then sell the games to Game Stop and the money raised will be donated to a charity organization chosen by the students.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership and Advanced Literacy

Animal Shelter Donation Box

2011-11-28T18:25:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together an Animal Shelter donation box. We will be collecting food and other supplies for the cats and dogs at the Jersey Animal Coalition until December 21st. If you would like to contribute to the cause please contact Sensei Jim at H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

2011 - Letters to the Soldiers

2011-11-28T18:19:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together letters for the Soldiers. In addition, the students have begun a school wide Socks for Soldiers Drive which we will send off just before the Christmas holiday.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

Fun and Games with Crab Crawl Noddle Races

2011-11-28T18:13:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class had a bit of fun with the Crab Crawl Noddle Races. The students had to work it teams to beat the competition!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Adoption Posters for the Cats

2011-11-28T18:02:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class put together dozens and dozens of adoption posters for all the cats at the Jersey Animal Coalition. In addition, the students made a trip to the shelter to hang all of the adoption posters along with all of the handmade scratching boards.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership and Advanced Literacy

Adoption Posters for the Dogs

2011-11-28T17:47:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class created dozens and dozens of adoption posters for the dogs at the Jersey Animal Coalition. In addition, the class went to the shelter to hang the posters, after which they spent the afternoon walking the dogs and filling their water bowls.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership and Advanced Literacy

Spring 2011 H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts Citizen Schools WOW!

2011-05-27T20:10:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put on their bi-annual WOW! community performance! The WOW! video is a culmination of the entire semester's volunteer work accomplished by the students. If that were not enough the students then give a Martial Arts performance showcasing their techniques for everyone's enjoyment.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Oral Communication

Branch Brook Park Volunteer Work

2011-05-27T20:05:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students were had at work with the Branch Brook Park Alliance team making the park just a little bit nicer for everyone to enjoy! Our Many thanks to Alyson and Paul as well as the rest of the Branch Brook Park Alliance Team for making this event possible for our students. Great job team!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

H.E.A.R.T.'s Founder Receives the United States President's Volunteer Service Award

2011-05-10T09:47:00.000-07:00

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts Founder was honored with the United States President's Volunteer Service Award. Sensei Jim was nominated last year by Citizens Schools for his volunteer efforts with their organization over the last 2 years.

Citizens Schools recently was given the ability by the White House to nominate individuals for their volunteer efforts. It should be noted that not all nonprofit organizations are give this ability. A special thank you should also go to Citizen Schools, after nearly 19 years of service to the nation by way of its work in 7 States it is nice to see the White House recognized their efforts by bestowing upon them this special ability.

Way to go Citizen Schools!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork and Leadership

Orphanage Karate Field Day Event

2011-05-09T19:35:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class from Citizen Schools and the Police Academy helped to make a great Karate Field Day afternoon for the children at the YCS Center in Newark. Fun was had by everyone as they competed in everything from Karate Technique Challenges and Relay Races to Medicine Ball Races and the Tug-of-War competition.

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Crab Walk Duel

2011-05-09T19:29:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class from Citizen Schools and the Police Academy helps to make a great Karate Field Day afternoon for the children at the YCS Center in Newark. The students had a lot of fun competing in the Crab Walk Duel - Obstacle Race.

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Toy Bags Made With H.E.A.R.T.

2011-05-09T19:26:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy put a lot of effort into decorating the bags that the toys will go into for the children at the YCS Center in Newark. Again, a special thank you to the Bloomfield A&P Store for donating the paper bags.

Awesome job everyone, I am very proud of you!

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork and Oral Communication

Body Shield Sparring

2011-05-09T19:23:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students had a bit of fun sparring Sensei Jim.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Toy Bags For The Orphanage

2011-05-09T19:18:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy put a lot of effort into decorating the bags that the toys will go into for the children at the YCS Center in Newark. A special thank you to the Bloomfield A&P Store for donating the paper bags.

Incredible job everyone, I am very proud of you!

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork and Oral Communication

Jersey Animal Coalition Visit Round 2

2011-05-09T19:10:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class aat the Newark Police Academy had a group of students who couldn't make it to the Jersey Animal Coalition earlier in the Spring. Not to be outdone by their classmates the second group did every bit as good of a job as the first helping the JAC Staff.

Great job everyone, keep up the good work!!!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Thank You Gencarelli's Bakery!!!

2011-05-09T19:07:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students send out a special thank you to Gencarelli's Bakery In Bloomfield, New Jersey for the cupcakes and the cookies. Thank You!!!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork and Oral Communication

Senior Citizens' Home Visit

2011-05-09T19:03:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students spent a wonderful afternoon with the Senior Citizens at the Forest Hills Healthcare Center. Thanks to the Forest Hills team everyone had a great time as the students performed a few Katas for the audience and afterwards shared some time with the Seniors enjoying their life stories. Thank you everyone for all your hard work, I know the Seniors really appreciated it!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Sensei Jim Joking Around - Who You Should Be Afraid Of

2011-05-09T19:01:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students had a good laugh as Sensei Jim joked around about who you should really be afraid of in a fight.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Power 20 Challenge!

2011-05-09T18:59:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students took to the Power 20 Challenge! like champs!

Good job everyone!!!!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Kata Number Three - Kihon Sono San - With Speed and Intensity

2011-05-09T18:57:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students learned how to execute their third kata with a little more energy, intensity and purpose.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Kata Number Two - Kihon Sono Ni - With Speed and Intensity

2011-05-09T18:54:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students learned how to execute their second kata with a little more energy, intensity and purpose.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Kata Number One - Kihon Sono Ichi - With Speed and Intensity

2011-05-09T18:51:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students learned how to execute their kata with a little more energy, intensity and purpose.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Duck Walk Duel

2011-05-09T18:48:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy had a bit of fun competing in the Duck Walk Duel Obstacle Race. Aside from being lots of fun it helps the students develop strength, speed, agility and balance.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Bear Crawl Obstacle Race Part 2

2011-05-09T18:39:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy had a bit of fun competing in the Bear Crawl Obstacle Race. Aside from being lots of fun it helps the students build strength in their arms and legs.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Why Are Cards To the Senior Citizens Important

2011-05-09T18:33:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students talk about why it is important to create the cards for our visit to the Senior Citizens at the Forest Hills Healthcare Center.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Oral Communication and Advanced Literacy

Kata Number Three - Kihon Sono San - With Explanation

2011-05-09T18:32:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students learned all the techniques to the third kata to be performed during the WOW!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Kata Number Two - Kihon Sono Ni - With Explanation

2011-05-09T18:29:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students learned all the techniques to the second kata to be performed during the WOW!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Kata Number One - Kihon Sono Ichi - With Explanation

2011-05-09T18:25:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students learned all the techniques to the first kata to be performed during the WOW!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Joey Talks About The Cards For The Senior Citizens

2011-05-09T18:23:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put a lot of effort into their cards for the Senior Citizens. Joey takes a moment to talk about what that means to him and the rest of the class.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Oral Communication and Advanced Literacy

More Letters to the Senior Citizens

2011-05-09T18:21:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy has been hard at work creating cards and letters to help cheer up the Senior Citizens at the Forest Hills Healthcare Center. We are very proud of all the students volunteer efforts! Way to go team!

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Advanced Literacy

Jaelynn's Card For A Senior Citizen

2011-05-09T18:17:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy has been hard at work creating cards and letters to help cheer up the Senior Citizens at the Forest Hills Healthcare Center. Jaelynn did a great job with her letters and cards, we are very proud of her and the rest of the students volunteer efforts!

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Advanced Literacy

Kata Number Four - Kihon Sono Yon - With Explanation

2011-05-09T18:14:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students learned all the techniques to the fourth kata to be performed during the WOW!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Fun and Games

2011-05-09T18:11:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy had a bit of fun with various rope games like Tug-of-War.

Great job everyone!

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

How To Break Free From A Neck Clamp Grab

2011-05-09T18:09:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy learned how to break free from a neck clamp grab that an opponent usually uses before executing a knee kick.

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Changing The Rhythm In A Fight

2011-05-09T18:07:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy learned the importance of changing the rhythm of their techniques when sparring.

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Punching Shield Training

2011-05-09T18:04:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy had a bit of fun taking turns punching the body shield.

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Cards To Cheer Up The Senior Citizens

2011-05-09T18:01:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy has been hard at work creating cards and letters to help cheer up the Senior Citizens at the Forest Hills Healthcare Center.

Great job everyone!

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Advanced Literacy

Animal Shelter Toy Action

2011-05-09T17:57:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students helped to create even more toys for the animals at the Jersey Animal Coalition. The class created Tug-of-War toys for the dogs in addition to the ping-pong ball toys that were hand decorated for the cats.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Preparing For Our Visit To The Senior Citizens

2011-05-09T17:53:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy began to prepare for our visit to for the Senior Citizens. The class created various cards, posters and letter to help righten up the day for the residents at the Forest Hill Healthcare Center.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Duck Walk Duel

2011-05-09T17:51:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students had a bit of fun competing in the Duck Walk Duel.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Bear Crawl Obstacle Race

2011-05-09T17:50:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students had a bit of fun competing in the Bear Crawl Obstacle Race.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Planning To Help The Senior Citizens

2011-05-09T17:48:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students started to plan out what to for the Senior Citizens at the Forest Hill Healthcare Center.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Planning To Help The Jersey Animal Coalition

2011-05-09T17:47:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students started to plan out what to do for the Jersey Animal Coalition.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Planning to Help Branch Brook Park

2011-05-09T17:45:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students started to plan out what to do for Branch Brook Park.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Kicking Cominations

2011-05-09T17:40:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students learned how to combine three basic kicks:

— The Front Snap Kick - Mae Geri

— The Roundhouse Kick - Mawashi Geri

— The Back Kick - Ushiro Geri

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Basic Footwork Training - Ashi No Hakobi

2011-05-09T17:37:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students learned the importance of footwork and balance.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Basic Kicking Techniques

2011-05-09T17:35:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy working on their basic kicks.

Good job everyone!

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Animal Shelter Visit Spring 2011 -01

2011-05-09T17:30:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy went to the Jersey Animal Coalition in South Orange to deliver the handmade toys for the dogs and cats along with 50 pounds of dog food and 25 pounds of cat food. We also spent the afternoon helping the JAC staff by filling up all the water bowls and taking care of the dogs and cats with a little TLC.

Great job everyone!

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Learning Break-falls and Takedowns

2011-05-09T17:27:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy learned a variety of break-falls before they embarked on learning takedown techniques.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Brainstorming How To Help Senior Citizens

2011-05-09T17:04:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students brainstormed different ideas about what can be done to help out the local Senior Citizens' Home.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Leadership and Oral Communication

Voting For Who To Help

2011-05-09T17:02:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students cast their votes for the next set of nonprofit groups to help in the world.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership and Oral Communication

Joey Champions The Senior Citizens

2011-05-09T16:53:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools student Joey talks about why he is so passionate about helping the Senior Citizens.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Leadership and Oral Communication

Toys for the Animal Shelter

2011-05-09T16:29:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy created more handmade toys for the dogs and cats in an effort to get ready for our trip to the Jersey Animal Coalition.

Awesome job everyone!

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Break-fall and Takedown Techniques

2011-05-09T10:42:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students learned a variety of break-falls before they embarked on learning takedown techniques.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Who Should We Help? - Volunteerism - Civic Engagement

2011-05-09T10:37:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students worked together as a team to research and choose the various causes/organizations to volunteer for.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Leadership, Oral Communication, Data Analysis and Teamwork

Making Toys for the Animal Shelter

2011-05-09T10:34:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy created handmade toys for the dogs and cats at the Jersey Animal Coalition in South Orange.

Great job everyone!

Osu!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Why H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts?

2011-05-09T10:32:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students talked about why they chose the H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts Apprenticeship.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Leadership and Oral Communication

Citizen Schools Spring 2011 Apprentice Day Fair

2011-05-09T10:28:00.000-07:00

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools kicked off another semester for the students at the First Ave. Middle School in Newark, New Jersey. Past students of the program helped to "teach back" what the class is all about.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Oral Communication

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts - Do Something You Love - Give From Your H.E.A.R.T.

2011-05-09T10:24:00.000-07:00

Sensei Jim talks to the H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy about finding something you love to do in life and finding a way to help out others with it.

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H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Leadership

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts Pad Training - Punching Combinations

2011-05-09T10:21:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy worked on the punching combinations.

It cannot be said enough, we are very proud of all of the students efforts!

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H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts Board Breaks

2011-05-09T10:16:00.000-07:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts students at the Newark Police Academy had a bit of fun learning how to do board breaks!

Way to go team!!!!

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H.E.A.R.T. — Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference.

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

A Clothing Drive With H.E.A.R.T.

2011-01-11T16:21:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy recently kicked off a clothing drive for the local Salvation Army. The students leaned how every little bit helps and that by working together as a team they can create a big difference in the world.

It cannot be said enough, we are very proud of all of the students efforts!

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H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts 2010 Fall Citizen Schools WOW! Performance

2011-01-11T16:20:00.000-08:00

In addition to a short film showcasing all of their volunteer efforts over the semester the H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students treated the Newark First Avenue families to a Martial Arts performance complete with board breaks!

The students "earn" their Martial Arts lessons by giving back to the community/world. The students choose each cause, the class votes and as a team they fight to make a difference! This past semester the students:

- Cleaned up 2 acres of land at the local Branch Brook Park.

- Helped the local Boys and Girls Club by teaching the Kindergarten through Fourth grade students the Martial Arts.

- Conducted a school wide can food drive for the New Jersey Food Bank resulting in collecting 730 pounds of food.

- Writing letters to cheer up the Soldiers

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21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Oral Communication and Advanced Literacy

Teaching with H.E.A.R.T.

2011-01-11T16:19:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy had a bit of Martial Art fun. Sensei Jim showed his appreciation for all the hard work the students put into their letters to the Soldiers by teaching the class. As everyone probably knows by now the students perform volunteer work to "earn" their Martial Arts lessons.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

X-Box 360 with Kinect Giveaway - Courtesy of Mally Beauty

2011-01-11T16:17:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students conducted a school wide can food drive for the New Jersey Food Bank as a result one of H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts supporters, Mally Beauty, donated an X-Box 360 with Kinect, Kinect Sports and Kinect Adventures games!

One lucky winner was chosen at random from the homeroom class that brought in the most cans of food.

Thank you to ALL of the students at the Newark First Avenue School for conducting this very successful food drive. You made a big difference! The First Avenue School collected nearly 800 cans of food resulting 730 pounds of food being delivered to the New Jersey Food Bank just in time for the Holidays.

Much appreciation is given to Miss Jackson and the Citizen Schools Staff for all your efforts.

A very special thank you to Mally Beauty for being such an amazing company. Without your generosity the H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts program may not have begun. Thank you for all your generosity, support and belief in H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork and Leadership

Thank You From The New Jersey Food Bank's H.E.A.R.T.

2011-01-11T16:16:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students conducted a school wide can food drive for the New Jersey Food Bank. As a result 730 pounds of food was delivered to the New Jersey Food Bank Just in time for the Holidays!

A special thank you to ALL of the students at the Newark First Avenue School for conducting this very successful food drive. You made a big difference!

Also thank you to Miss Jackson, Citizen Schools Staff and Mally Beauty.

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H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork and Leadership

A Martial Arts Class with H.E.A.R.T. - Boys and Girls Club Class

2011-01-11T16:15:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students had a chance to give back to the community by teaching a free Martial Arts class to the Newark First Avenue Boys and Girls Club members.

We had over 60 Kindergarten through Fourth Grade students participate in the class. The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class took over for the afternoon giving the Boys and Girls Club staff a little break from teaching. The students had a great time with many of the parents and teachers being amazed at just how much the students accomplished in a short time.

In addition our regular students had a chance to conduct the class and "teach back" which helps them to reinforce what they have learned. Great job team!!!! Keep up the good work!!!

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21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership and Oral Communication

Mawashi Geri (Roundhouse Kick) Breakdown

2011-01-11T16:14:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy learned how to execute a Roundhouse Kick. In Japanese a Roundhouse Kick this is called "Mawashi Geri". Mawashi means "round" and Geri means "kick".

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21 Century Skills: Teamwork

A Letter To A Soldier

2011-01-11T16:12:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy recently started a letter writing camping to the Soldiers. All of our students did a great job with their letters but we were really impressed with Anthony's efforts. Anthony didn't just write one letter he wrote three!

Anthony (who prefers to be called Tony, much to Mom and Dad's surprise) put his heart into creating these letters complete with decorating them! It was easy for all of to see how much time and effort he put into them.

Great job Tony!

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21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Oral Commutation and Advanced Literacy

Letters to the Soldiers - Newark Police Academy Class

2011-01-11T16:11:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy put together letters to help cheer up the Soldiers. They learned that something as simple as a letter can make a big difference in the world, that by showing our appreciation to the troops we will hopefully bring a smile to their faces and hearts.

The students did a great job writing and decorating their letters. Good job team!

Once again, our thanks to the Troops. We wish all of you safe passage to your friends and loved ones.

Be safe!

Stay strong!

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21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Oral Commutation and Advanced Literacy

Letters to the Soldiers - Citizen Schools Class

2011-01-11T16:10:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students put together a letter writing campaign to the Soldiers.

I want to thank the Soldiers for your service to our Country and ultimately us, the Citizens of the United States. For this we all owe you our gratitude and I wish more individuals took time out of their days to acknowledge this.

I stress to all of my students just how dangerous your jobs are and the reason each of you are a Hero in your own right is because of your willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of our Country and everyone's loved ones not just your own. Thank you. It cannot be said enough, thank you again and I wish you a safe return to your famlies. Keep your spirit strong, know that many of us truly appreciate what you are doing.

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21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Oral Commutation and Advanced Literacy

Exercise Fun in Class!

2011-01-11T16:09:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students had a little bit of fun competing with one another performing Wall Squats and Pushups!

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21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Three Kick Combination

2011-01-11T16:07:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy learned how to execute a three kick combination. The combination is as follows:

- Front Snap Kick (Mae Geri)

- Roundhouse Kick (Mawashi Geri)

- Back Kick (Ushiro Geri)

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21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Basic Karate Class

2011-01-11T16:00:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy learned the importance of footwork (Ashi No Hakobi) in conjunction with other techniques. Also we had some fun drilling the punching and kicking combinations on the hitting shields.

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21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Five Punch Combination

2011-01-11T15:59:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class at the Newark Police Academy learned how to execute a five punch combination. The combination is as follows:

- Jab (Oi Tsuki)

- Reverse Punch (Gyaku Tsuki)

- Hook Punch (Furi Uchi)

- Uppercut Punch (Shita Tsuki)

- Finishing with a Jab (Oi Tsuki)

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21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Shahad Leads the H.E.A.R.T. Martial Art Class - Kata Three!

2011-01-11T15:58:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students took turns performing teach backs and leading the class through parts of the WOW! performance.

Shahad does an excellent job leading the students through the count of the third Kata (Basic Form) Kihon Sono San.

Great Job Shahad! We are very proud of you!!!

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H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Oral Communications

Shahad Leads the H.E.A.R.T. Martial Art Class - Kata Two!

2011-01-11T15:57:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students took turns performing teach backs and leading the class through parts of the WOW! performance.

Shahad does an excellent job leading the students through the count of the second Kata (Basic Form) Kihon Sono Ni.

Great Job Shahad! We are very proud of you!!!

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21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Oral Communication

Shahad Leads the H.E.A.R.T. Martial Art Class - Kata One!

2011-01-11T15:56:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students took turns performing teach backs and leading the class through parts of the WOW! performance.

Shahad does an excellent job leading the students through the count of the first Kata (Basic Form) Kihon Sono Ichi.

Great Job Shahad! We are very proud of you!!!

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H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Oral Communication

Board Breaking Instruction

2011-01-11T15:54:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools Students learned how to break boards with the proper form. The class learned the importance of keeping a tight Hammer Fist (Tettsui) as well as the proper distance, body positioning and use of the entire body when executing the break.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Newark Police Academy Has H.E.A.R.T. — CLASSES NOW AT THE NEWARK POLICE ACADEMY

2010-11-12T01:27:00.000-08:00

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts now has classes at the Newark Police Academy Gymnasium (Located at 1 Lincoln Ave.) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M.

The classes are still free provided you "earn" them by doing volunteer work for various local, national and or global nonprofit groups. The choice is yours, you choose the Federally recognized 501(c)(3) Nonprofit group to help! We just need to coordinate the volunteer work with the Nonprofit's Program Director. That's it! You get two days or Martial Arts lessons for every one day of volunteer work!

Visit our website www.HeartMartialArts.org for additional information or give us a call at 973-415-8869

From our H.E.A.R.T. to the community.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

Branch Brook Park Alliance Thank You Letters

2010-11-12T00:41:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools Team put together a series of letters to the team at Branch Brook Park Alliance. The students expressed their appreciation for having such a beautiful park in their community and I am very impressed with how everyone seemed to truly understand that it everyone's responsibility to take care of the earth!

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21st Century Skills Addressed: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy, Oral Communication

H.E.A.R.T. — Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

What is an Art Director?

2010-11-12T00:39:00.000-08:00

Sensei Jim shares what he does for a living with H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools Team.

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21st Century Skills Addressed: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy, Oral Communication

H.E.A.R.T. — Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

X-Box 360 Can Food Drive Competition Rap

2010-11-12T00:33:00.001-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools Team had a bit of fun bust'n out the rhymes to help create awareness of the Jersey Food Bank Can Food Drive. Great job everyone, I am very proud of all of you!

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21st Century Skills Addressed: Teamwork, Advanced Literacy, Oral Communication

H.E.A.R.T. — Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

Can Food Drive Donation Boxes - X-Box 360 Competition

2010-11-12T00:27:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools Team put a lot of hard work into creating all the flyers and donation boxes to help promote the Can Food Drive to help the Jersey Food Bank. Of course they were excited about possibility of winning an X-Box 360 Kinect Game Bundle donated by the incredible team at Mally Beauty!

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21st Century Skills Addressed: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

H.E.A.R.T. — Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

Kihon Sono San - Basic Kata Number Three

2010-11-12T00:23:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools students have been practicing the third Kata (Form or Formal Movement Exercise) which will be part of our WOW! performance.

The third Kata in Japanses is called " Kihon Sono San" or Basic Kata Number Three. The students have just begun this Kata and they seem to be enjoying it differences from the first two Katas. The third Kata helps the students understand how to block and counter attack.

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21st Century Skills Addressed: Teamwork, Leadership

H.E.A.R.T. — Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

Kihon Sono Ni - Basic Kata Number Two

2010-11-12T00:16:00.000-08:00

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools students have been practicing the second Kata (Form or Formal Movement Exercise) which will be part of our WOW! performance.

The second Kata in Japanses is called " Kihon Sono Ni" or Basic Kata Number Two, the main difference between the first and second Kata are the kicks. In the first Kata the kicks are all straight (Mae Geri) Front Snap Kicks but the second Kata introduces the roudhouse kick (a circular technique) to the back kick (Ushiro Geri). This combination helps the students to connect/flow a straight technique to round technique, thus learning how to vary their angle of attack/approach.

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21st Century Skills Addressed: Teamwork, Leadership

H.E.A.R.T. — Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

Kihon Sono Ichi - Basic Kata Number One - Round Two

2010-11-12T00:10:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools students have been practicing the first Kata (Form or Formal Movement Exercise) which will be part of our WOW! performance.

Having Some Fun

2010-11-12T00:06:00.000-08:00

It's not always about hard core techniques... sometimes you just have to have a bit of fun... H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts Team you are doing a great job, keep up the good work!

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21st Century Skills Addressed: Teamwork, Leadership

H.E.A.R.T. — Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

Branch Brook Park Volunteer Work

2010-11-11T23:50:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools students accomplished an amazing amount of work for the Branch Brook Park Alliance in a short amount of time. Our team Along with the Alyson Nash and Dan Salvante (from Branch Brook Park Alliance) helped to clean up several areas in the park. From picking up trash to cleaning the Cherrie Blossom Tree beds from weeds there was plenty of work to go around, especially after finding out that Branch Brook Park has over 4,100 Cherrie Blossom Trees!

The students truly appreciated being out in a beautiful park and taking in the fresh air after a long day at school. Perhaps, more importantly though, they learned that it is everyone's responsibility to take care of the park/Earth. Thank Branch Brook Team for making this wonderful learning opportunity possible for our students!

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21st Century Skills Addressed: Teamwork, Leadership, Oral Communication

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Basic Punches

2010-11-11T23:44:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools students Learned four basic punches. The Jab (Oi Tsuki), Jab and Reverse Punch/Two Punches (Nihon Tsuki), Upper Cut Punch (Shita Tsuki), Hook Punch (Furi Uchi).

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HEART Martial Arts Basic Back Kick

2010-11-11T23:37:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools students learned how to execute a back kick. In addition, the students learned the Japanese words for technique which are Ushiro Geri. Ushiro meaning "Back" and Geri meaning "Kick".

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21st Century Skills Addressed: Teamwork, Leadership, Oral Communication

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HEART Martial Arts Class Beginning Ritual

2010-11-11T23:34:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools students learned the proper procedure for the start of each Martial Art class. The most import part of which is giving respect to one another.

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Creating Flyers for the Jersey Food Bank X-Box 360 Can Food Drive Competition

2010-11-11T23:27:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools students put their hearts into making the flyers to help promote the Can Food Drive for the Jersey Food Bank... and they were a little excited about the X-Box 360 Competition too!

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21st Century Skills Addressed: Teamwork, Leadership, Oral Communication, Advanced Literacy

H.E.A.R.T. — Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

Punching - Fist (Seiken) - Striking (Tsuki)

2010-11-11T23:22:00.000-08:00

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial and Citizen Schools students learned how to make a tight fist (Seiken), they also learned how to execute a one two punch (Nihon Tsuki) along with letting out load yells (Kias).

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21st Century Skills Addressed: Oral Communication, Teamwork

H.E.A.R.T. — Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!