We Are Family

To All Family Members.

At GMA Martial Arts ( Gallatin)  we are all family. We support each other and encourage our students to practice at everything in life and always do their best.  While we encourage healthy competition we do not condone comparing each student to others.

Everyone has their own struggles in life.  Each person is fighting a personal battle. Some children develop faster than others. All students will hit a level that is more challenging for them emotionally, intellectually, or physically, than for others.  For example:  I would never compare myself to other masters or students who may be half my age, or are much older, or not have children, or are not chronically ill.  A student who excels at one level could hit a road block at another level that may be easier for someone else.

That's the beauty of martial arts;  it's more than a sport; it's a lifestyle.   It's a forum where a person can compete with themselves and fight through their own obstacles without judgement in a supportive environment. It's not about "looking"  tougher or having it "easy",  but about self growth and accomplishment.  Those who may win easily today, may lose easily tomorrow and vice-versa.

It's with this in mind that I would ask parents and students to please refrain from comparing one student (or themselves) to another.   We have had students in wheelchairs, with cerebral palsy, with autism, with ADHD, who have lost parents, who have been abused;  many of these students attained a black belt or higher, not with natural athleticism, but with hard work and perseverance. 

You are here to compete against yourself first, your classmates are your friends.  Please leave your ego off the mat.

Thank you for understanding

Master Joanne Spillmann

California State University, Fullerton  - Child Development Degree

After School Care Alternative - Registration - $110.00 Weekly

After School Care Alternative - Registration - $110.00 Weekly

Dear Future ASP Parents,

GMA Gallatin parents and children love our program. The tuition value can't be beat for all of the benefits a child gains in our program.  

Once you register and pay the $175.00 registration/ start up fee, we will enroll you in our system. The registration fee includes the first week plus registration. (Once the form is completed you will be redirected to PayPal to complete your payment.)

* Due to limited space - There are No Refunds

Our ASP GMS director will call you to schedule a private meeting. It is important to make your scheduled appointment by calling 731-324-3850, as there is limited space. The director will give you all the needed paperwork at the meeting so you can complete the ASP registration. You are not registered until the packet is completed at the school.  

Appointment times  5:30pm to 6:30pm

Please tell us more about your child in our Leave a Comment Sections.  

Thank You

GMA Office - 731-324-3850

 

GMA-ASP Policy:

Weekly Tuition $110 per week: (Extended Care Available) To hold your position on weeks off from school, summer breaks, fall breaks and holidays, there is a weekly $40 maintenance fee to hold your position. The maintenance fee keeps the tuition rates down and saves your spot.  As an added benefit, the maintenance fee also includes weekly martial arts training classes during the off seasons and seasonal breaks. Please note: We do not prorate short school weeks, inclement weather-closed days or sick personal days. You must call the school before 1pm if your child is not attending or does not need to be picked up on a specific day.  If a driver has to wait or have a teacher search for a child, there is a $10 no-call fee. GMA also offers Summer camps and  Fall / Spring camps if there is enough interest.  

Items to bring to the registration meeting:

Bring Your Insurance Card
Drivers License  or Government ID Card
School Information ( Teachers Name)

Thank you for submitting your application. Our director will call you within 2 business days to schedule an in-house meeting, Please make sure your mail box is not full.