Meet the smallest but the mightiest state in America, Rhode Island! It's like a tiny pocket full of enormous surprises. It may not be as vast as Texas, but it sure is packed with more rocks than you can count! You might even say Rhode Island is America's precious gemstone. And guess what? The gemstone is sparkling with kids who are into one super cool sport - Judo! Now let me introduce you to the coolest, funniest, and the most judo-mad kid - Jellybean Joe! Don't let the name fool you. He is not a regular Joe. He is a judo Joe. He doesn't gobble jellybeans; he gobbles judo moves! Jellybean Joe, with his quirky rainbow-colored judogi (that's what they call a judo suit, you know), is on a mission to make every kid in Rhode Island a judo champ. Every day, you can see Jellybean Joe and his judo gang flipping, grappling, and throwing each other around like pancakes! It's not a brawl, but a weird, wacky, and rather wonderful way of having fun. And the best part is you never hear a single 'ouch' because they tumble and roll like roly-poly toys. Jellybean Joe often says, "A day without judo is like a doughnut without jelly - bland and boring." And so, the kids of Rhode Island are on a thrilling journey, learning judo and having the time of their lives. With every judo move, they're not just growing stronger, but they're also building friendships stronger than Rhode Island's rocks! So next time you think of Rhode Island, remember it's the home of Jellybean Joe and his band of judo-loving kids, flipping and rolling their way into fun and friendship.
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.


The Self Defense Training Center Children’s Program is designed to teach kids more than just karate. Our classes focus on teaching children how to avoid conflict and stay aware of their surroundings. We also use physical fitness exercises to keep kids engaged and help them develop preparedness skills that will stay with them for life. At the Self Defense Training Center, we are passionate about helping children develop self-confidence and respect. Through our active self-defense exercises, we strive to equip kids with the skills they need to stay safe in any situation. Our classes also focus on physical fitness and situational awareness, making sure kids gain the knowledge and strength they need to stay safe and secure.