September 1, 2019
MESSAGE OF THE MONTH
"And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings."- Meister Eckhart
BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL!

Neutral Grounds is now offering  2 FREE weeks of Youth Wrestling  classes! This is the perfect opportunity to see if wrestling is a good fit for your child. 

Check out just a few reasons why wrestling is good for kids:
  • Wrestling develops basic athletic skills, personal responsibility, mental toughness and discipline.
  • Wrestling brings kids together and builds a strong camaraderie.
  • Wrestling teaches kids how to focus on something and master it. 
  • Wrestling is great for other sports. 
  • WRESTLING IS FUN!

This special ends on September 30th , so sign up and reserve your 2 FREE weeks today!
NEW STUDENTS!

Keith (Jr. Warriors)
Tony (Adult BJJ)
Gino (Small Warriors/Wrestling)
David (Adult BJJ)
Tammy (Adult BJJ)
Loni (Jr. Warriors)
Klara (Small Warriors)
Robert T. (Adult BJJ)
Sean (Adult BJJ)
Honey (Adult BJJ)
Libby (Small Warriors/Wrestling)
Lauren (Adult BJJ)
Stephen (Adult BJJ)
Colton (Small Warriors)
Noah B. (Little Warriors)
Jennifer (Adult BJJ)
Nicci (Adult BJJ)
Braden B. (Jr. Warriors)
Leo (Small Warriors)
Christian (Little Warriors)
Benjamin (Small Warriors)
AUGUST PROMOTIONS!

Saloni (White Belt - 1 stripe)
Sana (White Belt - 1 stripe)
Jacob J. (White Belt - 2 stripes)
Sophie (Gray/White Belt - 1 stripe)
Ansh (Gray/White Belt - 4 stripes)
Nickolas (White Belt - 1 stripe)
CJ E. (White Belt - 1 stripe)
Emma (White Belt - 1 stripe)
Nick (White Belt - 1 stripe)
Nathaniel (Gray Belt - 2 stripes)
Camila M. (Gray/White Belt)
Nathaniel (Gray Belt - 2 stripes)
Jake R. (White Belt - 1 stripe)
Aedan M. (Gray/White Belt)
Grady (White Belt - 1 stripe)
Tyler (White Belt - 2 stripes)
Connor (White Belt - 3 stripes)
Luke (Gray/White Belt - 1 stripe)
Evan (Gray/White Belt)
Alanna (White Belt - 4 stripes)
Charan (White Belt - 4 stripes)
Kristina (White Belt - 2 stripes)
Evan T. (White Belt - 1 stripe)
Brett (White Belt - 1 stripe)
Marjorie (White Belt - 2 stripes)
Dave K. (Blue Belt - 1 stripe)
William A. (White Belt - 4 stripes)
Neutral Grounds will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. All classes will be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy your long weekend!
September Birthdays!
Loni (9/1)
Maddux (9/5)
Ansh (9/10)
Mike (9/11)
Ryder R. (9/16)
Joe Sh. (9/21)
Robert T. (9/21)
Did you know we host BIRTHDAY PARTIES?!
At Neutral Grounds, our birthday parties are an EASY, FUN, STRESS-FREE experience!
We'd love to host your kiddos next birthday party. Reserve your date today!
We're excited to announce that Yoga with Michelle will be permanently added to our schedule! Starting September 5th, Yoga will be offered Thursdays at 7pm. 
To celebrate this awesome addition, we're offering 4 yoga classes for only $40 (an $80 value)!
Michelle is an amazing yoga instructor and we're lucky to have her join our team!
Hurry! This amazing deal ends on September 30th. Get your 4 yoga classes for only $40 now!
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
Please help us welcome Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Professor Meshel Gill to our NG family!
Prof. Meshel has introduced Ladies Only Jiu-Jitsu to our academy! This is such a fun 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 girls only environment!
Join us Mondays at noon! Your first class is FREE !
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!
THANK YOU
to everyone who helped make our We Defy Yoga Fundraiser a success!
Together, we raised over $450 for We Defy Foundation!
Your generous donations will help combat vets overcome their challenges through BJJ.
And we had a great time enjoying the yoga class! Big thank you to our new Yoga instructor, Michelle Silva for volunteering her time for this event!
You can still donate any time at:
Congratulations to all who competed in the JJWL Tournament last month! Win or lose, we're so proud to have you representing Neutral Grounds Jiu-Jitsu!
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 Robert & 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 Robert & Coach Charlie - Wrestling Instructors
Coach Aaron & Coach Adri - Owners
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