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'Karate Claus' is Coming to Town

Hernandez Martial Arts is giving out $10,000 worth of classes and products to local children.

 

From Hernandez Martial Arts

Hernandez Martial Arts, LLC, the longest running Martial Arts Studio in Union City, is teaching its students about “The Art of Giving” this Holiday Season and there is no better way to teach their students this valuable life skill than to lead by example.

“I love this time of year because we get to give a lot of kids one of the most fun and valuable gifts they’ve ever received,” says Bobby Hernandez, Co-Owner with his father Bob Hernandez of Hernandez Martial Arts. “Parents know what their children need such as Focus and Concentration for better grades in school, Respect for teachers, parents, friends and siblings, Discipline to complete homework and chores and Confidence and Self- Esteem to handle life’s daily challenges. But, Karate Claus knows what children want such as high flying kicks, movie star moves, ninja like chops, fun, fun, fun in a safe, kid oriented environment where everyone gets to participate and this holiday season, we’re going to give a gift that includes both and that will last these kids a lifetime.”

Karate Claus at Hernandez Martial Arts had his elves assemble over $10,000 worth of Gift Wrapped Presents this holiday season for boys and girls age 6 to 11 that includes a 6 Week Introduction to the Martial Arts Course which starts in January to help celebrate National Self-Defense Month. The child will also receive their first, Official White Belt, an Instructional DVD featuring National and World Rated Champion Bobby Hernandez and a letter explaining the details of the 6 Week Course, all gift wrapped, ready to hand out and each gift is valued at almost $200!

Co-Owners Bob and Bobby Hernandez, as well as their team of Top Black Belt Instructors will work with these lucky kids, teaching them about the many exciting facets of the Martial Arts. These lucky kids will be lead through a Martial Arts Training Regimen that doesn’t support the use of punching and kicking but rather advocates the use of Common Sense Before Self-Defense.

“Our Martial Arts Program is a very special program and I’m sure we’re going to have a lot of surprised kids and parents because fighting is just one, very small aspect of the Martial Arts,” says Bobby Hernandez. “There are so many mis-conceptions as to what the Martial Arts is really about and the first thing that usually comes to mind for many people is punching, kicking and fighting. But the true Martial Arts isn’t just defending ourselves from the bad guy, it’s really about defending ourselves from all that can threaten our well being such as our bad attitudes, the food we put in our bodies, negativity from ourselves or others, the negative thoughts that roam through our heads, bad grades, sickness, disease, unhealthy friendships and injury to name a few. This is true Self-Defense, this is the Martial Arts and this is what we teach our students about because we all encounter these threats on a daily basis. And what’s even better, kids have a blast learning because our program is geared for kids!”

These new Karate Kids will attend classes 2 times a week in the late afternoon / early evenings starting the week of January 14th, 2013, all in a fun, safe, kid oriented environment. Students and parents will have the opportunity to choose days and times so classes will coincide with even the busiest of schedules. In addition, because this is a gift, there’s no money to pay.

For parents interested in giving their child this free, special gift this holiday season or to obtain additional information, please contact Hernandez Martial Arts at 510.487.3790 between Monday, December 3rd and Thursday, December 20th. Gifts are limited and are available on a first come, first serve basis until quantity runs out.

“On behalf of my father, our instructors, our staff, students and families at Hernandez Martial Arts, we’d like to wish each and every member in our community a very happy and joyous holiday season!”

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Chris May 23, 2013 at 09:10 pm
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Edward May 17, 2013 at 05:05 pm
To add insult to injury, New Haven Unified just divided the community by re-naming a Middle SchoolRead More after two Phillipino labor leaders instead of an Early" Alto California", Mexican Governor after wich the Town of Alvarado was named. They created a WAR betwean comunities with flag waving and graphiti tagging damages even the police call a "Hate Crime". They should be naming a NEW High School after those two labor leaders and not just re-naming an existing historical Middle School. When push comes to shove, the New Haven Unified School Board will pay for a name change but not help pay for school supplies or keep good teachers with a good salery with benefits. They re-name a Middle School After labor leaders, but don't honor the Labor that had dedicated a lifetime to our children....Our Teachers.
Edward May 17, 2013 at 04:51 pm
Because new haven unified School District is so busy renaming or selling off Schools, they areRead More neglecting the 29.1 million dollar grant they got to help provide moderization and supplies to teachers. Instead of building a second High School, on the growing west side of union City, they sell off 15 acres and a relativly NEW, perfectly good school building just 3 blocks from a 70 year old Elementary School. When James Logan High School was Built, Union City had only 23,000 residents. Today, Union City bosts 77,000+ residents and has a single High School pushing 5000 students. Instead of building a new High School (like Fremont, that has 5 High School, one for each of ther original districts and a ROP School), New Haven Unified only has one in the Decoto District and Alvardo district residents must commute to the Decoto District to get an education beyond middle School. A 50 year old "busing policy" (without the Buses) in the name of diversity. Both sides of Highway 880 are just as diverse yet they will not build the west side a High School.
Edward May 17, 2013 at 05:16 pm
To add insult to injury, New Haven Unified just divided the community by re-naming a Middle SchoolRead More after two Phillipino labor leaders instead of an Early" Alto California", Mexican Governor after which the Town of Alvarado was named. They created a WAR betwean comunities with flag waving, fist shaking and graphiti tagging damages even the police call a "Hate Crime". They should be naming a NEW High School on the West Side of Union City after those two labor leaders and not just re-naming an existing historical Middle School. When push comes to shove, the New Haven Unified School Board will pay for a name change but not help pay for school supplies or keep good teachers with a good salery with benefits. They re-name a Middle School After labor leaders, but don't honor the Labor that had dedicated a lifetime to our children....Our Teachers.
Edward May 11, 2013 at 04:12 am
Here are some patch photos. you will notice the children marching with the" Filipino AdvocatesRead More for justice" banner all the way up to the New Haven Unified School District office. Do you think these photos could have incited the Vandels and selected their target? Violating the "Brown Act", the School Board created this problem by not putting the name change before the Voters before making this decision ahead of public comments and input. The outcome, of changing the name, and what the name would be, was already decided before they even put it on the agenda, behind closed doors. The clinched Fists, in the Top photo, did not help either. Remember, these are Patch Photos, that are public, and even more are out there in social media. http://storify.com/UnionCityPatch/a-collection-of-photos-and-reactions-to-alvarado-m/embed
Edward May 11, 2013 at 01:35 am
Dear Mr. Day: It is NOT the names of Larry itliong or Phlip Veracruz that have been at issue, itRead More has been the removal of an "existing" name, on an "existing" school, that already has Heritage Everyone agrees, that, if this was a new school, it would be good. We need a new High School on the west side of Union City because the existing School is pushing 5,000 students and is just to large and to far away. The School District is just playing politics with a "name" and not giving the Students what they realy need. They are selling off Real Estate with an existing School on the West Side, of Union City, to private developers, instead of giving us a new High School. People are fustrated with the School District and the Phillipino Comunity that pushed the name change and this is why they targetted the "Political Office" of the "Phillipino Community". This was not a random location...It was a "Shot Across the Bow". No amount of smooth talk or Guest Speakers will fix this. Only putting the name change "On the Ballot" will fix this. It must be resolved by everyone before we can "GO ON".
S T April 18, 2013 at 07:39 pm
"lost revenue from large industries that have ceased business or left the service area,Read More including NUMMI, Solyndra" What about gained revenue from Tesla and Seagate? "Labor costs are also increasing, especially the cost of health care benefits" Yeah, with average salary at $89,110 in 2011: http://fremont.patch.com/articles/how-much-employees-in-the-union-sanitary-district-earn
John April 18, 2013 at 01:14 pm
lost revenue from large industries that have ceased business or left the service area, includingRead More NUMMI, Solyndra, Borden Chemical, and SF Newspaper Group, historically some of the District’s largest customers. yet they make no mention that Solyndra will now be occupied by seagate soon, and nummi has Telsa....etc... Union City pays more than most cities in water/garbage/sewer/school parcels/sales tax yet its schools are floundering, water taste awful, you have pay to recycle
John April 18, 2013 at 01:11 pm
Spot on and to pay for their entitlements as using public vehicle to go on long trips...
Joanna Nelson March 12, 2013 at 03:07 pm
The passes will offer a $57 (90) minute session down from the introductory price of $74! Thanks soRead More much!
Lori Suydam January 26, 2013 at 02:50 pm
I am a teacher at Park Elementary School and I love what you did for our school. My students andRead More parents were so happy to see that our walls were bright and our desks were sparkling clean. Thank you very much!!
Leah Hall January 26, 2013 at 01:43 pm
Tip of the Hat to our difference makers at Kaiser!
Rob Rich January 26, 2013 at 12:29 pm
This is fantastic! Thank you Kaiser for supporting public schools and honoring the legacy of Dr.Read More King.
Edward May 14, 2013 at 04:00 pm
May 14,2013 Union City, California. Police said the first suspect pushed both homewoners down toRead More the floor and "forcefully removed the elderly female's jewelry." The second suspect found a young adult male locked in a bedroom, struck him in the head with the gun, ransacked the bedroom and took more property, police said. Both suspects fled on foot to a waiting vehicle, described as a newer model silver Audi sedan or BMW with chrome rims and tinted black windows. The vehicle was last seen being driven past Kitiyama Elementary School onto Medallion Drive, according to a Union City Police press release. Now this is about rich Black kids, with guns and driving BMWs, Attacking Elderly Whites in Union City. A little "political Vandelism" did not do this. This is a true "hate crime" against Whites yet it is reported as a "home invasion Robbery". They followed the Elderly White guy home from the store and pushed there way into the house and hurt everybody as they robbed them. Pre-selected an Elderly White Guy, because of hate" thencommited a crime against him and his family. The Political painting on a Political office was not a hate crime but a "political Statement". Get it Strait.
Edward May 11, 2013 at 04:00 am
Here are some patch photos. you will notice the children marching with the" Filipino AdvocatesRead More for justice" banner all the way up to the New Haven Unified School District office. Do you think these photos could have incited the Vandels and selected their target? Just a thought. http://storify.com/UnionCityPatch/a-collection-of-photos-and-reactions-to-alvarado-m/embed
Union City Resident May 9, 2013 at 09:44 pm
you could be on to a super idea! Online education. No ecological impacts. Everyone works at theirRead More own speed and capability. They get the best teacher every time because we can choose the lesson. Do anytime before midnight the same day if there is homework just like in college for those who sleep late and are always truant in regular school, no computer or too young and nobody at home, can go to computer centers. LOL You can name your own computer instead of school names. We can afford it better, cheaper for parents than school taxes, no administrators everywhere you look. Okay, I was just kidding...I think it's one issue at a time. School naming, school board, violating the Brown Act, address issues of recall, new elections, listening to the public, elected officials not following district policy, School Superintendent who knew or should have known it was a Brown Act violation, should be fired or not?, put issue on ballot by referendum or not?, let other elected officials write to editor instead of meeting with their voters?, Nobody trying to correct the errors made?, then discuss new high school. I agree with other letter - students being abused in school for maybe years now, bad test scores and they all say they know why but as educators they haven't fixed the problem yet, budget is non existent but we can afford all new band and athletic uniforms for the school with the new name LOL Taxpaying without representation