January 1, 2020
MESSAGE OF THE MONTH
The New Year...
A time to say goodbye and a time to say hello.
Important Upcoming Dates:
  • Jan 2: Regular schedule resumes
  • Jan 2 to Jan 30: FREE Yoga for students & families
  • Jan 14: Early registration deadline for Parents' Night Out
  • Jan 18: Parents' Night Out "Glow Party"!
  • Feb 16: Registration deadline for JJWL
  • Feb 22: Jiu-Jitsu World League Tournament
Congratulations to all our Jiu-Jitsu Warriors for doing such an amazing job at our in-house youth tournament!
Everyone fought their hardest and showed such great sportsmanship. We couldn't be prouder!
Neutral Grounds will be participating in the Jiu-Jitsu World League Dallas Tournament on February 22, 2020! Registration is now open and JJWL is offering a FREE rash guard if you  sign up before December 22nd . Click the links below for more information.

Parents please make sure to to check with Prof. Matt before registering.
Thank you Coach Robert!
Sadly, we had to say goodbye to our Youth Wrestling coach, Robert Lodge. Coach Robert moved back to Las Vegas over the break. We thank him for everything he did to teach our wrestling students and we wish him the very best of luck in the future.

" A great coach is hard to find, difficult to part with, and impossible to forget. "
Thanks again Coach Robert!
All newly enrolled Youth Wrestling/NoGi students receive a FREE Neutral Grounds T-shirt with a 3 month Wrestling/NoGi Jiu-Jitsu commitment.

Enroll by January 31st to take advantage of this awesome deal!
NEW STUDENTS!

Dmitry (Adult BJJ)
Leila B. (Little Warriors)
Landon B. (Adult BJJ)
Isaac T. (Wrestling)
Archer T. (Wrestling)
All of us at Neutral Grounds want our students and their families to start off the New Year with a healthier and happier New You! That's why for the month of January we're offering FREE YOGA! You and your immediate family are invited to come to class free of charge for the entire month of January. So start the year off right and join us Thursdays at 7pm! No mat required. Adults only.
Yoga teacher Michelle Silva has been teaching yoga and meditation since 2009. With 500 hours of training at the seat of some of the most respected teachers in the country, Michelle brings the lessons she has learned to her own teachings. Michelle believes in empowering her students and brings a therapeutic approach to all her classes.

“Yoga centers us at the core of our being physically, mentally and energetically. I hope to empower people not only through physical practice, but through mental and spiritual practice as well.” –Michelle Silva
Parents' Night Out is the perfect opportunity for you to drop off the kids and enjoy an evening out. Your kids will enjoy pizza, games, crafts & a movie. Wear your favorite neon clothes because this is a special Glow Party! Coach Bobby will be performing an amazing "Glow Show" for us to enjoy! SPACES ARE LIMITED . Reserve your spot today! Ages 4 and up.
Congratulations to mom and daughter, Lauren & Isabella for their awesome achievements at the NAGA Tournament! Lauren brought home TWO gold medals and Bella won the silver!
Grab a hoodie before they're gone! We have a limited number of sizes still available!
Thank you to all who came out and brought such delicious food and great company to our Annual Christmas Potluck Party! The bounce house was a blast!
DECEMBER PROMOTIONS
BLUE BELTS
Coach Robert (3 stripes)
Lauren (Blue Belt)
Sean C. (Blue Belt)

ADULT WHITE BELTS
Nick (2 stripes)
Amanda (1 stripe)
Victoria B. (1 stripe)

GRAY BELTS
Leila K. (3 stripes)
Julian (1 stripe)
 GRAY/WHITE BELTS
Aiden P. (2 stripes)
Lillian (1 stripe)
Alanna (Gray/White Belt)
Atticus (Gray/White Belt)

YOUTH WHITE BELTS
Camila T. (4 stripes)
Brady G. (3 stripes)
Dylan (3 stripes)
January Birthdays!

 Christian (1/3)
Bruce (1/9)
Justin (1/13)
Hadi (1/13)
Jacob V. (1/20)
Grayson V. (1/30)
Prof. Meshel Gill has introduced Ladies Only Jiu-Jitsu to our academy! This is such a great class for all women, no matter your fitness (or comfort) level! Come and see what Jiu-Jitsu is all about in a fun and welcoming LADIES ONLY environment!
Join us Mondays at noon. Come and try a class for FREE!
Click HERE for more info!!
Neutral Grounds is a Nut Free Zone
Please remember that we are a Peanut and Tree Nut Free school.

Close contact with someone who has peanuts or tree nuts on their hands or mouth before class has the potential to affect our allergic students.

Please refrain from bringing such snacks into the academy. Our students who are severely allergic to all nuts thank you!
JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT ONLY  WHITE ,  BLUE  and  BLACK  GIs ARE ALLOWED TO BE WORN WHILE TRAINING AT NEUTRAL GROUNDS.

Thank you for your cooperation!
PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Congratulations on earning your 1st degree on your black belt Prof. Matt! We're so proud of you and grateful for your awesome instruction and leadership!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCAS!
We absolutely loved celebrating your big day with you and all your friends!
Check out our latest party review:

"Oh my gosh- that was most likely the best birthday party the kids have ever had! The adults also enjoyed it by watching the kids have so much fun. Coach Bobby is amazing... I did almost nothing which is very unusual for me. Lillian was still talking about it for 2 days and from what her friends’ parents told me, their kids talked about it afterwards too! Thank you so much!"--Michelle M.
With the growth of our school, communication can sometimes be difficult. At Neutral Grounds we want you to always "be in the know" and get your questions answered. While our entire staff is open to helping you with any concerns, please take into account our specializations:

Prof. Matt - Curriculum, Promotions, Attendance, Schedules
Coach Adri - Tuition, Billing, Events
Coach Aaron - All other inquiries
Prof. Meshel - Jiu-Jitsu Instruction
Coach Bobby - Jiu-Jitsu Instruction
Coach Charlie - Wrestling Instruction

When in between classes, please keep questions for Prof. Matt brief. Otherwise, he can be reached at (469) 362-4300 or [email protected] .
When unavailable during class, please contact Coach Adri at (626) 379-4208 or [email protected] .
Coach Aaron can be reached at [email protected] .

We hope this clears up any confusion and we look forward to better serving you as we continue to grow. Thank you for being an integral part of our Jiu-Jitsu family!

Prof. Matt - Lead Instructor
Prof. Meshel - Instructor
Coach Bobby - Assistant Instructor
Coach Charlie - Wrestling Instructor
Coach Aaron & Coach Adri - Owners
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