B.L.A.M. After School, Tutoring, Karate & Summer Camps

Summer Camp – 2010

blamkarate — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:41 +0000

BLAM Karate kicked off it’s 2010 Summer Camp in 6th Gear!!! We have added three (3) new staff from the AARP Program and transitioned ten (10) staff from the after school program to the summer camp program. We also have Ms. Shirley Thomas, leading the way for our returning student volunteers, “off for the summer” certified school teachers, parents & community volunteers.

With the addition of a Nintendo Wii, an X-Box 360, new computers, a billiards (pool) table, board games and much more, campers are constantly kept busy.

Here is a small list of some of the things that parents & campers give great reviews about:

Great camper/counselor ratios
Four (4) FREE field trips a week
No additional/hidden costs
Breakfast, lunch & snack included
16 Real time camera system on site
Organized schedule of events
Experienced/diverse staff

We also have partnered with CMB Visions, The Fitness Station, The Portrait of Empowerment & Sweet Home Church on various levels to become a “force multiplier” for all of our various camps

Fraternities & Sororities at BLAM

blamkarate — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:25:34 +0000

BLAM Karate has always believed in organizations that focus on the community and making a positive change.

By definition of the word fraternity: members freely associate as equals for a mutually beneficial purpose.

Some examples of the various fraternal organizations that we have partnered with include:

Freemasons
Fraternal Order of Police
Phi Beta Sigma
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Police Benevolent Association
Delta Sigma Theta
Fraternal Order of Fire Fighters
Sigma Gamma Rho
Order of the Eastern Star
International Association of Fire Fighters

More info…

ADMIT & BLAM Karate Make Music Together

blamkarate — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:23:55 +0000

What do you get when you mix a bunch of karate kids from diverse neighborhoods throughout South Miami-Dade county, with a unique music program that focuses of positive actions?

Key Ingredients:

Karate Kids
Rap, Hip-Hop & Gospel Sound Studio
Positive Music Themes
2009 Summer Camp
2 hour a sessions
4 groups of youth ages 10+
Professional & caring staff
Lyrics written by the youth

Results = Fun! Fun!! Fun!!!

Read more here…

Home Depot – Project: Father’s Day

blamkarate — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:35:08 +0000

On Thursday, June 18, 2009, the Palmetto Bay Home Depot provided youth from the BLAM and CMB Summer Camp’s with the opportunity to do a project just in time for Father’s Day.

The Jr. Counselors assigned from the Richmond Perrine Optimist/Miami-Dade DHS Youth Employment Summer Program, also assisted the Home Depot staff with the campers, while they themselves explored their knowledge of basic tools & usage.

Read more here…

C.M.B. Partnership Continues

blamkarate — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:44:27 +0000

C.M.B. Visions and B.L.A.M. Karate continue to partner on various endeavors.

CMB Visions Unlimited, Inc. is a Non-Profit Organization, founded to provide “Quality” youth and family services, that will promote the “holistic” (physical, mental, emotional, educational, & spiritual) growth, and self-actualization of the children and families served.

Since 2008, our partnership has grown to include:

Donations
Transportation Support
Field Trip Sharing/Multiplier
Resource Sharing
Staff Support
Client Referrals
Physical Fitness Through Martial Arts (P.F.T.M.A.)
Bully Prevention Strategies
Foster Care Strategies
Independent Living

Partnership partially funded by The Children’s Trust.

More details here…

Faith Coalition & B.L.A.M. Partnership Grows

blamkarate — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:34:41 +0000

FCFCFL Logo

On Friday, June 19, Taishi, of BLAM Karate & Reggie of Arrendale’s Training, provided 16 staff & volunteers associated with Family And Children Faith Coalition (fcfcfl.org) with First Aid & CPR Training.

FCFC equips and mobilizes South Florida’s faith and community-based groups to more effectively respond to the needs of our neighbors.

The training was provided with standards set by the American Red Cross Association.

Summer Camps in High Demand for 2009

blamkarate — Sat, 23 May 2009 10:19:32 +0000

With the continuous budget cuts in Miami-Dade County, as well as nationally, agencies such as The Children’s Trust have been forced to reduce or eliminate their funding to numerous Summer Camps & Out of School Programs for 2009.

Taishi, Vincent, Cleopatra, Vernon III, Matthew, Mo Abbety & Mo's Grandson

To assist parents/gaurdians in making a conscience decision about some of the local summer camp options, BLAM Karate has compiled a comparison chart between 4 popular summer camps.

This comparison was conducted on May 19, 2009, via phone interviews & website information.

Should you have any further questions or would like more information, please contact us at: 305.378.0077 or email: blamkarate@inbox.com.

BLAM Gala Postponed to 8/8/09

blamkarate — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:00:23 +0000

BLAM Family & Friends

We are happy to announce that due to our initial reserved seating capacity exceeding 250%, that we have postponed the event until August 8, 2009.

The overwhelming response from past & present BLAM Alumni, parents and friends is what led us to this “situation”.

The event will still be held at the Signature Gardens in Kendall, FL from 7pm – 11pm.

Tickets are on sale at each branch and we have raised the seating capacity to accommodate more guests.

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we celebrate so many wonderful milestones.

Taishi Vernon Jones II, DD and the entire BLAM Family

1st Annual BLAM Reunion Gala – Celebrating 22 years

blamkarate — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:27:02 +0000

BLAM Ju-Jitsu Center will be celebrating its 22nd Anniversary & Founders Day on August 8, 2009, at the Signature Gardens in Kendall, FL.

Past & present students, parents, supporters and friends from around North America have been confirming their attendance and support of the event over the past few months.

This event will have performances from all six (6) of its branches, an “Instructor Roast”, multiple DJ’s, dancing, raffles, silent auction, autograph sessions, select vendor presentations, video messages, awards, rank presentations, special recognitions and a time capsule launch.

*All proceeds will provide camp scholarships for disadvantaged youth*

Click here for more information