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MVKS News, Views and Clues |
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Vol 3 Issue 1 |
January 2005 |
In this Issue
| Kids Art of the Month |
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Kenpo News |
- past and upcoming events |
2004 - A Look Back
2004 was THE year for MVKS. It was a year that seemed to signify that the school I had always dreamed of became a reality. Everything didn't just go well, but in fact went better than I might have expected. Here are just some of the things that happened at MVKS in 2004:
-We began the year again by having students write down 3 Karate goals they would like to accomplish in the new year and posted them on the bulletin board for all to see. Some succeeded, some came up short, but hopefully all learned a little about their capabilities.
-Student performance was improved, with the addition of the green star ( web site usage) , gold stripe ( attendance based ), and intent to promote form (success at school and home) programs introduced. Video CDs and technique flash cards were introduced in the pro shop and also helped students achieve their goals.
-Eleven Black Belts!!!!
-Three new 2nd Degree Black Belts!
-Events like street clothes classes, outside classes, family and buddy weeks, family movie night, costume classes, and an obstacle course day helped spice up the curriculum, leaving MVKS students asking when the next big event was.
- Talk about spicy! Experts in their respective fields of Kenpo ( Mr White), Judo ( Mr Veziris), Weaponry ( Mr McLuckie), and Kicking ( Mr Ford), all taught AWESOME seminars at MVKS to the delight of many dedicated students.
-The NECKF went international, hosting guest instructors Gary Ellis and Marc Richards from Plymouth, England at the annual Spring Kenpo Camp in Fitchburg, Ma.
-The 2nd annual Teacher Appreciation Night was held in July, with many MVKS members, friends, and families gathering for a pot luck dinner and a chance to thank our awesome volunteer staff.
-MVKS showed its community spirit and generosity by conducting a break a thon fundraiser for the Mont Vernon Village School and its annual sock, hat, mitten and glove drive for the regions' less fortunate.
A year to be proud of, but continuously improving will make 2005 even better!!
2005 - A Look Ahead
As great and successful 2004 was, please share with me the excitement of trying to improve every facet of the Karate experience at MVKS. Please keep in mind that I am not trying to reinvent the wheel, just make it roll smoother. We will continue to have some of the same events, we just want them to be better. Here are some new things in store for 2005:
- Goal coaches !- In addition to the annual goal cards that are put on the bulletin board this year, groups of students will be assigned a goal coach- a SWAT member that will help to modify your goals to fit your individual needs. These goal coaches will then chart your progress throughout the year and provide insight and advice to help you succeed.
- Summer Camp!- This July parents will have the opportunity to drop their kids off at MVKS for the day for a week full of activities such as swimming, hiking, movies, and of course, Karate! An information packet and sign up form will be available in February.
- Better training methods! A great Karate Studio stays great because of its' dedication to the latest progressive training methods. Look for more innovative and exciting methods to be introduced!
- More training space! - The back room will be transformed into another classroom as the weight equipment will be removed, making the potential for larger classes a blessing, not a curse.
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This Month |
Special Class for Qualified 1st Degree Brown Belts
A class will be offered on Sat, Jan 29th , 12:30 - 1:30, for all 1st degree Brown Belts qualified ( 50 pts/ 5 stripes) to take the Black belt pre - test on Feb 12th. Material covered will be the Yellow thru Green list. Cost is $20.
Class Cancellations
Stormy weather is here, so call the Studio 1 hour before class to see if we're open during a storm. If the answering machine doesn't say we're closed, we're open!! Announcements will be made on 95.7 WZID as well.
Day class people: please call before every class as sometimes I need to be home with a sick child.
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- in my opinion... |
So You Want To Set Some Goals...
Goal setting and martial arts training go hand in hand. Martial artists don't wait for things to happen for them, they do everything they can to achieve the things that they want. They know that there is no secret to success, only that hard work, preparation, and learning from their mistakes (and others) is the only way to succeed. They understand that the harder they work, the "luckier" they seem to be. They understand that 70% of what they do today is a result of things that they have done or experienced in the past. They understand the importance of taking advantage of every opportunity, and that every new day provides a new opportunity. They understand the importance of looking at life from a "rocking chair" perspective, in that any decision that is made, they can be satisfied with that decision when they are old and grey and sitting in a rocking chair. They are the ones who look at adversity as a chance to define themselves, not to be defined by it. They know the true meaning of success is what you can contribute, not what you can take. That all actions are for the betterment of the team, the family or the group, with individual success coming as a by-product instead of a priority.
Motivated?-You bet they are.
Determined? - Absolutely!
Successful? - One class better, each and every time!!
Until next month - JP
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- Kenpo questions to help you along... |
In the technique Circling Wing:
For Beginners:
- This technique is nicknamed the "headache" technique. Why?
- The first step with the left foot goes to 1:30. Why?
For Advanced Students:
- Name the first stance in this technique.
- Short form 3 provides a different application of this technique. How so?
Find more questions and tips for this technique in the library. {MVKS students, please visit the Monthly Techniques in the Student Center.}
Mr. Parker Says
" I'd rather have ten techniques that fight for me, than one hundred techniques that fight against me."
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Kenpo News |
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New Ranks!
"Learn the system, and learn to do it well."
Please congratulate these Students on a job well done!
Keep up the good work!
Brown Belt: Scott Dannewitz, Kyle Robertson
Red Belt: Anna Ballard, Zachary Hagan
Blue Belt: David Infanti, Jack Granfors
Purple Belt: Leah Smith, Elisabeth Wilson, Tim Harz
Orange Belt: Alexia Gorton
Yellow Belt: Jamie Cates, Claire Foley
Also our Tiny Tigers:
White with 1 stripe: Tristan Harz
Tiny Tigers Blue: Edith and Julius van Tassell
Congratulations to Tristan Harz who is graduated from Tiny Tigers and is now attending the Beginner Kids class.
View Tiny Tigers Promotion Photos
Happy Birthday!!!
Another year older and wiser....
01/07 ........................ Dan Nichols
01/15 ..............Madeleine Landrum
Welcome New Students!
Tiny Tigers: Kara Lendry
Beginner Kids: Ed Hoyt, Brendan Morehouse
Beginner Adults: Susan Perkins
Please take a moment and welcome our new students to the MVKS family!
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Kenpo News |
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Spar Wars II - The Advanced Rank Challenge !!!
Join Us Wednesday, January 26th for a night of open sparring. Try your luck against some of MVKS' finest advanced students, or take a chance with your favorite teacher! There will be round sparring, point sparring and a single point "machine gun" sparring to close the night. The event will go from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Mouthpieces are mandatory, and your own sparring equipment is recommended.
Next Month - Family Movie Night
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 25th as MVKS transforms the back room into a movie theater for the showing of the movie "Sidekicks" starring Chuck Norris. Movie starts at 7:00 pm. Anyone willing to help with this event, please see me.
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