Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts

The move "Circle of China" has been around a long while. Take a minute, literally, to learn this awesomely unique move.

WHAT: Learn Samurai sword skills with Shihan Tim Leard! Reservations are limited, so be sure to register for your spot quickly! WHO: This sword seminar is for all Teen, Adult and Junior Black Belt students. TICKETS: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/sign-up-now.cfm

May the Force be with you! Join our certified instructors in a galaxy far, far away for a full hour of physically distanced laser sword battles and fun martial arts games! Each participant will receive a laser sword to keep after the seminar! Reservations are limited, so be sure to register for your spots quickly! TICKETS:: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/sign-up-now.cfm

Battle with our teen & adult students at Belt Promotion!

10:30am Lil Samurai class is ready to start their weekend right! Karate Time!

BECOME THE CAPTAIN! Learn how to throw a hook kick in 60 seconds!

Have a very happy holiday weekend! We will be closed on Saturday 4/3 and our regular class schedule will resume on Monday 4/5. DojoStream on-demand Video Classes and Drills will continue to be available 24/7 at www.kovars.com/kovars-tv. Please check your email or our Secret Group for the password to access our on-demand curriculum!

We are loving the beautiful weather for our classes today! Check out our class schedule: https://www.kovars.com/live-classes-elk-grove-waterman/

On this week's Attribute Training, learn how moves with the Arnis Stick directly translate into moves with blades and open hand. How can you watch? -visit www.kovars.com -click the "Training" Tab... -select your class -enter youd dojo's zoom password See more

Learn how to fly like the demo team in under 2 minutes!

It's a new year and time to kick off our Healthy Eating Challenge! For 5 weeks we will post a different Challenge for you and your family to follow. By going through this exercise you will learn how to make healthy choices that will impact your overall well-being. Everyone can benefit from these simple yet effective principles. Plus Kovar's students will earn a green uniform star for each week they complete a successful challenge! So let's get started. Green star forms ca...n be downloaded here: https://www.kovars.com///KSA-HEC-Log-Form-Back-to-back.pdf Healthy Eating Challenge - Week 1 Stay Hydrated Stay Hydrated refers to the importance of making sure that you drink enough water every day to keep your body working correctly. Did you know that dehydration is linked to fatigue, hunger and irritability? So the next time you find yourself grumpy, tired or very hungry, it might just be that you are dehydrated. Continue Reading at: https://www.kovars.com/message-of-the-week/

Already missing the chuck cycle? Here is a fun neck pass for those looking to skill up their ninja techniques.

We sure have fun with our students outside! Reserve your class in the park and join us for our Ugly Sweater zoom party here: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/sign-up-now.cfm

Hanshi Dave Kovar talks about the benefits of training in martial arts for kids and people of any age! It's no wonder pediatricians, coaches, and educators all recommend it.

We sure are looking forward to our park classes with our dedicated students today! To see our full class schedule with our many training options click on Calendar at this link: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/login.cfm

We are staying distanced, safe, and having lots of fun outside the dojo! Reserve YOUR class in Member Connect: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/login.cfm

Due to inclement weather we will be moving our PARK classes to the DOJO PARKING LOT today (Monday 1/4). If you are already registered for the class in the park you don't need to do anything extra - just arrive a few minutes early at the front of the Academy! 2:45PM Junior Beg, Int, Adv 3:30PM Lil' Samurai... 4:15PM Jr. Black Belts, Teens & Adults If you prefer not to attend classes in the dojo parking lot, please log in to Member Connect and cancel your reservation (or let us know and we will be happy to take care of it for you!). https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/login.cfm Our normal Zoom class schedule will continue unchanged, and our on-demand DojoStream classes are available 24/7 at www.kovars.com/kovars-tv

Wishing all our Kovar's students, families, and communities a wonderful New Year! Academies will be closed for regular classes Dec 31st - Jan 2nd.

We are excited to see our students earn their new ranks! Reserve the ZOOM class of your choice in Member Connect and check your email or our Secret Group for the login information: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/calendar.cfm Be sure to have family members logging in from separate devices update their screen name to STUDENT NAME - Family ZOOM Promotions Tuesday 12/29... * Juniors - 5:00PM * Lil’ Samurai - 5:45PM * Juniors - 6:30PM * Jr. Black Belt, Teens & Adults - 7:15PM ZOOM Promotions Wednesday 12/30 * Juniors - 5:00PM * Lil’ Samurai - 5:45PM * Jr. Black Belt, Teens & Adults - 7:15PM

We are looking forward to Ugly Sweater Buddy Day during our park classes today (12/28)! Reserve your spot and bring a friend to enjoy our socially distanced outdoor fun! 2:45PM Junior Beg, Int, Adv 3:30PM Lil' Samurai 4:15PM Jr. Black Belts, Teens & Adults... Be sure to save your space and sign our waivers before arriving: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/calendar.cfm

We wish you and yours a very happy New Year! We will be closed on Thursday 12/31, Friday 1/1 and Saturday 1/2 during the holiday weekend. DojoStream on-demand Video Classes and Drills will continue to be available 24/7 at www.kovars.com/kovars-tv. Please check your email or our Secret Group for the password to access our on-demand curriculum.

*This video was made preCovid, but the benefits of training in Martial arts for Kids and Teens hasn't changed. Meet one of our rockstars from our Laguna Academy, Veronika. Martial arts provides an outlet of connection for teens as well as teaching its participants leadership, social skills, follow through, and mentorship. Teens like Veronika thrive with direction and responsibility. The skills she's learning will benefit her future. There are many challenges teens face today that require good thinking and decision making. We are honored when parents choose Kovar’s Martial Arts to help them guide their children to adulthoodYour family, is truly our family.

We can't wait to meet your friends, classmates, family members and coworkers during our ZOOM Ugly Sweater Buddy Day on Wednesday 12/30! Reserve your spot here: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/sign-up-now.cfm

We can’t wait for Buddy Day on Saturday 10/24 in the park and via zoom! Students should sign up for regular class times in the Member Connect Calendar and share the Sign Up link with buddies to reserve their spots and sign our participation waivers online: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/calendar.cfm

The final days of the required gear sale are upon usperfect for last minute gifts this holiday season! If you need help placing an order please call your academy.

We can't wait to meet your friends, classmates, family and coworkers during our Ugly Sweater Buddy Day! Reserve your spot here: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/sign-up-now.cfm

Halloween might be different this year but that wont stop us from handing out a fun healthy treat 2 Free Weeks of Martial Arts! Martial arts is a life-changing experience. Students excel and become amazing role models and leaders. Our instructors help kids:... Be better first time listeners Become more confident in their own skin Be successful in every area of their life Private message us to set up your first class. Share with friends and do Martial Arts together. Valid for all ages 4 and up. Uniform may be additional. For new students only. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Buddy Day will be on Saturday 10/24 for ALL students and their friends! Students should sign up for regular class times in the Calendar, and share the Sign Up link with buddies to reserve their spots and sign our participation waivers online: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/calendar.cfm

There's still time to sign up for Skill Up with Hanshi Dave Kovar! Participants will learn the simplicity and versatility of the single stick. It will take place on Zoom and Kovar's members receive a discount! Inquire with your academy staff before registering for the code To register to go : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skill-up-live-single-sticks-wi... For more information see our FB event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/420327088948619/

We are looking forward to our park classes today (Thursday 12/17)! 2:45PM Junior Beg, Int, Adv 3:30PM Lil' Samurai 4:15PM Jr. Black Belts, Teens & Adults... Be sure to reserve your spot in Member Connect: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/login.cfm

*** BELT PROMOTION *** If you are joining us virtually, check your email or our secret group for the zoom link! 9AM All Teens/Adults/Junior Black Belts ... 10AM Lil’ Samurai (all ages) 11AM Juniors (White Belts-Brown Belts) We can’t wait to see our students earn their next ranks!

We can't wait to meet your friends, classmates, family members and coworkers during our PARK Ugly Sweater Buddy Day on Monday 12/28! Reserve your spot here: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/sign-up-now.cfm

We can’t wait to see our students earn their new ranks! Be sure to complete red tip testing by Monday 12/28 then reserve the ZOOM class of your choice in Member Connect: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/calendar.cfm ZOOM Promotions Tuesday 12/29 * Juniors - 5:00PM * Lil’ Samurai - 5:45PM... * Juniors - 6:30PM * Jr. Black Belt, Teens & Adults - 7:15PM ZOOM Promotions Wednesday 12/30 * Juniors - 5:00PM * Lil’ Samurai - 5:45PM * Jr. Black Belt, Teens & Adults - 7:15PM Be sure to have family members logging in from separate devices update their screen name to STUDENT NAME - Family

Hanshi Dave Kovar discusses why kids who practice martial arts become successful adults. By developing a sense of empowerment, overcoming obstacles, standing tall, and being strong enough to help others sets them up to become confident, contributing, healthy members of society in the future. Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts

We are so grateful for all our Kovar's students and proud of all that you have achieved! Happy Holidays from our family to yours. Academies will be closed for regular classes Dec 24th - 26th.

We can’t wait to see you at our park classes today (Tuesday 12/15)! 2:45PM Junior Beg, Int, Adv 3:30PM Lil' Samurai 4:15PM Jr. Black Belts, Teens & Adults... Be sure to reserve your spot in Member Connect: https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/login.cfm

Thank you Hanshi Dave Kovar for teaching some amazing classes last week and thank you to all the awesome families who came out to support the school! We hope you had fun and look forward to seeing you in classes to come!

We wish you and yours very happy holidays! We will be closed on Thursday 12/24, Friday 12/25 and Saturday 12/26 during the holiday weekend. DojoStream on-demand Video Classes and Drills will continue to be available 24/7 at www.kovars.com/kovars-tv. Please check your email or our Secret Group for the password to access our on-demand curriculum.

We can’t wait to see you TODAY (Saturday 9/26) for our socially distanced picnic at 1PM to celebrate Sensei McCurdy’s promotion! (No registration needed) Join us afterward for our FREE Knife Defense Krav Maga seminar at 3PM led by Shihan Leard! Click here to save a spot for you and a partner age 13+ who you feel comfortable making physical contact with (open to the public, ALL skill/fitness levels are welcome!): https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/sign-up-now.cfm

Due to inclement weather we will be moving our PARK classes to ZOOM for Monday 12/14. If you are already registered for the class in the park you don't need to do anything - just check your email or our Secret Group for the zoom link! 2:45PM Junior Beg, Int, Adv 3:30PM Lil' Samurai... 4:15PM Jr. Black Belts, Teens & Adults If you prefer not to attend classes online, please log in to Member Connect and cancel your reservation (or let us know and we will be happy to take care of it for you!). https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/login.cfm Our normal Zoom class schedule will continue unchanged, and our on-demand DojoStream classes are available 24/7 at www.kovars.com/kovars-tv

Join us TODAY (Saturday 9/26) for our FREE Krav Maga seminar! This socially distanced event is open to the public (Ages 13+), and ALL skill levels and fitness levels are welcome to participate! A partner whom you feel comfortable making contact with is MANDATORY, and BOTH partners must click the Tickets link in the event to save spots and sign our waivers. We can’t wait to see you there! https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/sign-up-now.cfm

Due to inclement weather we will be moving our park classes to Zoom for Saturday 12/12. If you are already registered for the class in the park you don't need to do anything - just check your email or our Secret Group for the zoom link! Junior Beg, Int, Adv 9:45AM Lil' Samurai 10:30AM... Jr. Black Belts, Teens & Adults 11:15AM If you prefer not to attend classes online, please log in to Member Connect and cancel your reservation (or let us know and we will be happy to take care of it for you!). https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/login.cfm Our normal Zoom class schedule will continue unchanged, and our on-demand DojoStream classes are available 24/7 at www.kovars.com/kovars-tv

Pivot to park and zoom classes starts now With the current stay at home order, here is our upcoming plan See you in classes!... M/T/Th Park classes ~ 2:45pm-4:45pm Zoom classes ~ 5:00pm-7:45pm W/F - Regular Zoom Schedule Saturday - 9:45am-12:00pm At Al Gates Park (Weather permitting) Please register for all classes so we know who’s going to join us www.kovars.com/kovars-tv

As a reminder, students must complete at least 6 classes by the end of Week 4 (next Sunday, October 4th) to earn tips, chevrons and promotions on time in week 5. How do I check attendance for my student?!? It’s easy to find out! Log in to our Member Connect portal at https://kovarswaterman.sites.zenplanner.com/login.cfm then follow these steps:... Click on My Profile Click on My Family Click on the student’s name Click on Attendance then scroll down and count the number of classes completed since Monday, September 7th UNDER the Last 30 Days heading. If the total number of classes attended since September 7th under the Last 30 Days heading is NOT accurate, please email us with the MISSING training dates in the text of the email and we will update your attendance! You might notice that your student’s training dates in our system are slightly different than your at-home training log, this is NOT a problem as long as the TOTAL NUMBER of classes under the Last 30 Days heading is accurate! Need a few extra classes to get at least 6 for this cycle? Access ALL of our training options and reserve your spot in our in-person and virtual classes at https://www.kovars.com/kovars-tv/. (Check your emails or our Secret Group on FB for the password!) Watch for an expanded class schedule AND a new password for our virtual training starting on Monday 10/12! #attendance

Here is our 1st Degree Black Belt and up curriculum that we will be testing on at Waterman for this cycle from 12/17-12/30/2020! Please let us know if you have any questions on the moves You can find videos that break the moves down in even more detail at www.kovars.com/kovars-tv (check your email or our Secret Group for the password)! ... Good luck on your testing students!

Here is our Teen/Adult/Jr. Black Belt curriculum that we will be testing on at Waterman for this cycle from 12/17-12/30/2020! Please let us know if you have any questions on the moves You can find videos that break the moves down in even more detail at www.kovars.com/kovars-tv (check your email or our Secret Group for the password)! ... Use the Jr. Black Belt videos on dojo stream when practicing at home to view the knife defenses. Good luck on your testing students!

Here is our Junior White through Brown belt curriculum that we will be testing on at Waterman for this cycle from 12/17-12/30/2020! Please let us know if you have any questions on the moves You can find videos that break the moves down in even more detail at www.kovars.com/kovars-tv (check your email or our Secret Group for the password)! ... Good luck on your testing students!