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Back 2 School

Somerville Martial Arts

Life Skills through Martial Arts

Enroll on a 3 month membership

get the 4th month FREE!

Must register before September 22!

-New Members Only-

Our classes also offer a unique Bully Buster and

Stranger Danger program that gives your child

the confidence to stand up for themselves and

have a better sense of awareness.

Give your child the edge they need to succeed!

Now accepting September enrollment

Classes for preschool kids!

Classes for elementary students!

908-575-8700

283 South Bridge Street, Somerville, NJ 08876

SomervilleMartialArts.com

1335 Prince Rodgers Ave.

By: Andy Daoud

Shannon and Andrew Daoud, co-owners

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The best way to encourage chil-

dren to try their best is with a smile.

That’s why, surprisingly, our teach-

ing philosophy is quite different

from others. We challenge children

to strive for success in a positive,

nurturing environment. Each new

accomplishment promotes confi-

dence and each successful experi-

ence motivates them to try for the

next. Our coaching style is non-

competitive, which means children

are encouraged to strive for their

personal best. We’re not the only

ones who see the value of this

approach. Major studies note the

myriad benefits of early childhood

physical development:

• Children with a high level of

physical activity tend to remain

highly active throughout ado-

lescence. Starting early lays the

foundation for a healthy

• Physically active pre-school chil-

dren perform better in kinder-

garten and grade school. With

age-appropriate exercises and

group activities,

provides a different con-

text for learning.

• Children with more developed

motor coordination have a

lower incidence of social and

educational problems. By com-

bining physical development

with activities that promote

sharing, listening and friend-

The Little Gym

stage for critical life skills.

• Positive feedback tends to

increase children’s intrinsic

motivation, having long-term

benefits on their self-confi-

dence and willingness to

embrace challenges. Our posi-

tive, noncompetitive environ-

ment triggers children’s natural

drive to discover their own

With locations across the globe,

The Little Gym

has helped millions

of children experience the benefits

of this positive approach since our

inception in 1976. Our programs

have helped kids across the planet

become more confident, readying

them for new challenges with proud

smiles on their faces. We see it every

day. And soon, you will, too. Classes

for ages 4 months to 12 years old.

Covering Gymnastics, Dance and

Sports Skills. Birthday Party slots

available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Located near Bridgewater Com-

mons at 1335 Prince Rodgers Ave.

Phone: 908-526-9100, website:

TLGBridgewaterNJ.com

The Little Gym of Bridgewater – Celebrating

10 years in Bridgewater this month!

Building Self-Confidence in Children,

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135 South Finley Avenue

Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

(908) 766-2300

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