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MVKS News, Views and Clues |
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| Vol 1 Issue 6 |
December 2003 |
In this Issue
| Events Calendar | Kid's Art of the Month |
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Kenpo News |
- past and upcoming events |
Annual Sock Drive
This Christmas Season, would you please help warm some hands, feet, ( and hearts! ) and donate a pair of socks, or gloves , for the needy?
Mont Vernon Karate Studio will be collecting for Harbor Homes, Inc., a business that gives help to the needy in the local area. Collections will be taken until Saturday, Dec 20th. Items such as hats, gloves, socks , and mittens are greatly appreciated by families in need.Look for the Collection Sock in the lobby and thank - you.
Movie/ Shopping Day Canceled
Due to a lack of interest, the movie/ shopping day scheduled for Dec 6th has been canceled :(
New Black Belt!
Please join us Friday, Dec 5 at 7:00 to celebrate as MVKS promotes Colin Robb to the rank of Black Belt! This night will culminate 4 months' worth of testing that began w/ a pre-test back in August. Pizza and refreshments will be on hand as we celebrate this very special occasion. Join us!
Holiday Closing
MVKS will be closed from Wed., Dec 24 thru Sunday, Jan. 4th for winter vacation. Classes resume Monday, Jan 5th. Happy Holidays!
Christmas Catalog Orders
The deadline for Century Christmas Catalog orders will be Saturday Dec 6th to ensure on-time deliveries.
Thank - You
A special thank - you to all of you who took the time to write a testimonial for our School. Your heartfelt words inspire me to be the best teacher I can be. Look on page 2 for the testimonial of the month! Thanks again....JP
Uniform Swap
Has
you child outgrown his or her uniform? Don't throw it away, donate it! If it's
still in good condition, please bring it to the Studio and maybe others will
benefit.
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Kenpo Views |
- in my opinion... |
On Parents and Teaching...
When a new young person joins our School, I encourage the parents to attend the introductory lesson so that they too can understand our Schools' philosophies and reinforce them at home. Consistency and repetition are the keys for success, especially for young people
When parents are present and hear the lessons we are teaching, and then reinforce them at home, success isn't very far behind. Again, consistency and repetition are the keys, and we hold them. This is the common thread that all of our successful students share.
At the other end of the spectrum is when parents feel the need to teach from the sidelines. Notice that I said teach, and not coach. A coach is someone whose words of encouragement are used to improve someone's behavior, focus, or performance. These words of encouragement are appreciated and can really make a difference.
A parent who teaches from the sidelines, although well-intentioned, can actually hinder progress. Corrections on technique from someone other than the students' instructor may actually undermine the Students' confidence in their Instructor, as well as put too much focus on what is wrong with their performance, instead of focusing on all that was right that got them there in the first place
Our staff takes monthly lessons on teaching techniques and motivational strategies to bring out the best in their students. They are refining these things every time they are on the floor. They will be happy to listen to your thoughts and advice as to the best way for your child to learn. Just please do so after, not during, class. In short "Let the teachers teach ." Until next month.............JP
Thought for the Month
"Sports don't develop character, they reveal it."
- Woody Hayes, Former UCLA basketball coach
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Kenpo News |
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Welcome New Students!
Beg Kids:
Tom King, Raju Gandhi, Leah, Cade and Wyatt Smith
Please take a moment and make a new friend and welcome them to our MVKS family!
| - Kenpo questions to help you along... |
In the Orange Belt technique Lone Kimono, you are doing the same motion with your right hand that you do in another technique against a punch. Which one?
For more questions and tips for this technique, visit the Technique of the month.
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Kenpo News |
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Lee Wedlake Seminar!
On Saturday, Dec 13h, Mr Lee Wedlake will be teaching seminars at the Manchester Karate Studio. Mr Wedlake is an 8th degree Black Belt in American Kenpo and is my Instructors' Instructor. For more information, talk to Mr Peacock or visit www.neckf.com . These seminars fill fast, so reserve your space today!
New! Testimonial of the Month!
" It's all about family value. At MVKS, you not only get a local school with reasonable rates and fabulous family discounts, there's so much more....We were looking for a local school to teach our son Kenpo Karate. As parents, we recognized that Karate would help us teach our son many valuable life lessons such as respect, honor and self - esteem, only to mention a few. We specifically desired Kenpo because of the self- defense aspect of the art. When we looked at MVKS, we were truly blown away! Jim Peacock, the Director of MVKS, teaches his students so much more than we ever expected. Children learn the value of goal setting and achievement. They learn to become self - aware while building on personal self-confidence that a child might not otherwise have the opportunity to develop. Within a year of enrolling our son at the school, we had our entire family signed up. After four years, we are still impressed. This is the best investment we have ever made."
- Sincerely, Irene Robb
Honored student and student parent of MVKS
New Ranks! (11/14/03 )
Congratulations to:
Green Belt: Tyler Harz, Kyle Robertson
Blue Belt: Trevor Harz, Tanner Harz
Purple Belt: Peyton Dannewitz, Emma Downin, Sasha Palaschuk,
Allyson Hayden
Orange Belt: Tim Harz
Yellow Belt: Harry Granfors, Jack Granfors, Gabrielle Herman
Not Pictured:
Orange Belt: Adam Maynard
Green Belt: Teresa Harz
Tiny Tiger Yellow: Claire Foley, Tristan Harz, Melissa Schwope
Keep up the good work!
Stormy Weather and Closing
With winter weather just around the corner, if you have a question as to whether the School is open during a storm, Please call the Studio 1 hour before classes start and listen for a message. If the message hasn't changed, classes are being held that evening. You may also listen to WZID ( 95.7 fm ) as they will also list us as being closed. Unless it's a really serious storm, I usually wait to see what the driving conditions are 1 hour before classes start.
Happy Birthday!!!
Another year older and wiser....
12/ 03.......................Raju Gandhi
12/ 09 ..........Mackenzie Peacock
12/ 11........................Jamie Robb
12/ 11............Scott Dannewitz jr
12/ 12....................Sondra Wilkins
12/ 25...........................Merrill Poor
12/27..............................Jim Rivard
12/30.................Mitchell Sanford
12/ 31.......................Sam Dawson
12/ 31...............................Tim Harz
Mr. Parker Says
" When acting defensively, shrink the circle, when acting offensively, elongate it "
Pro Shop Sale Item
Save $10.00 on a ten level plaque/ belt display ( item # 13005 ).
Reg price: $44.99
Sale Price: $34.99
Order by Dec 6th to ensure on-time delivery for the holidays!!
And Finally...
I would like to extend best holiday wishes for all the staff, students , parents, families and friends of MVKS. Thanks for a great year and here's to an even better 2004!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!
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