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MVKS News, Views and Clues |
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Vol 3 Issue 2 |
February 2005 |
In this Issue
| Kids Art of the Month |
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- in my opinion... |
Goals Set - Now A Call To Action!
During the week of Jan 24th - 29th, MVKS students sat down with their teachers, also known as goal coaches, and discussed with them the things they would like to accomplish in 2005. Many good ideas came from this, such as wanting to brush up on older forms and techniques. Some people decided it was time to start a notebook, and some students made a higher level of fitness and flexibility their goal. As a Karate teacher, I have my own personal goals for my students to achieve as they progress from rank to rank. What a bonus it is to accomplish your own personal goals along the way. That's a win - win situation anyway you look at it.
Writing down your goals takes courage, but it's also a very important 1st step because now you've started to develop a plan. Putting them on a bulletin board takes real courage, because now you're sharing with other people, risking failure in front of your peers, but, you're also helping your chances for success, because now a fellow student may see you share a common goal, and now a team effort can be made. There is strength in unity, and THAT is a goal of mine, to create an environment where people work together for success!
Now comes the challenge, a call to action to begin accomplishing these goals. This is where the real learning begins, as wisdom comes only through experience. Courage is developed by trying and failing, and then trying again. And ultimately confidence grows with each small success. And when you have confidence, - LOOK OUT!- the world is yours for the taking. I look forward to seeing you all succeed in your efforts this year. Good Luck!! -JP
Kenpo Views - Part II
It's going to be an A.M. kind of year. Feel free to ask me what that means.
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Kenpo News |
- past and upcoming events |
Family Movie Night Returns
The back room at MVKS will be transformed into a movie theater again for the showing of the movie Sidekicks , starring Chuck Norris. The movie is scheduled for Friday, Feb 25th at 7:00 pm. Any volunteers willing to help with this event, please see me.
Get your own copy of Sidekicks
Intent To Promote Form
If you lost your intent to promote form ( required for your promotion ) you can now download and print a copy from our website. You can find it in the student center.
Buddy Week Is Coming!
Got a friend you think might like taking Karate lessons with you? Bring them to Buddy week Feb 28th - March 5th.
Congratulations!
Starting Feb 28th, our very own Mr. Dan Quimby and Mr. Rivard will be teaching for MVKS - in New Boston!
Mr. Quimby and Mr. Rivard will be teaching 6 and 12 week Karate programs for the New Boston recreation department, with its' graduates coming to MVKS as Yellow Belt students! This will be a great opportunity for these fine teachers to do what they love to do and for MVKS to grow and strengthen its reputation as the region's BEST Karate Studio!!
Sign Up For Summer Camp This Month!
This year, send your kid to a different kind of Summer Camp. It's the MVKS Summer Karate Camp! A summer camp with a Karate twist!! See enclosed flyer, registration deadline is March 1st. Space is limited. Join us for a week of summer fun!
Download information package (Student Center access required).
Thought For The Month
Dedicated to.........
Our ability to move forward is only hastened when we stop to look back. Looking back more than looking forward is surely an invitation to crash in the present.
Stormy Weather Class Cancellation
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 may need to be home with a sick child.
First Prize Claimed !!
Raju Gandhi collected his 5th green star and was the 1st student to choose a prize from the MVKS prize box!! How did he get the green stars?? Raju went into the student center on the MVKS website and found the phrase of the month. He then e-mailed it to me and was awarded his star. Good for you, Raju!!!
Help Me Help You
One of my goals this year is to develop a parents center on our website, with FAQs and advice to help your child succeed in Karate. Please write down some questions you may have and I can get started on this. Thank-you - JP
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- Kenpo questions to help you along... |
In the technique Tripping Arrow:
For Beginners:
- The first move on this technique requires you to pull down on your opponent's right arm. Why is this important?
- The word "arrow" in this technique refers to the Chinese "bow and arrow" stance. What Kenpo stance is this?
For Advanced Students:
- Name three things you accomplish in the first move.
- What Kenpo technique provides the opposite and reverse motion of this technique?
Find more questions and tips for this technique in the library. {MVKS students, please visit the Monthly Techniques in the Student Center.}
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Kenpo News |
- continued |
Spring Kenpo Camp Dates Set
Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, April 15th and 16th , for the annual NECKF Kenpo Camp in Fitchburg, Ma. Guest instructors will be Lee Wedlake from Fort Myers, Fla., Gary Ellis and Marc Richards from Plymouth, England, and our very own Mr. White from Manchester, NH and Mr. Brassard from Fitchburg, Ma. All advanced students are encouraged to attend. Join us!!
Black Belt Pre-Test, Black Belt Candidate Test Dates Set!
All Brown/ Black belts with minimum stripes and points will be taking a pre-test Sat Feb 12th @ 12:30. Students who pass the pre-test (85%) will be awarded their BB Candidates' belt, a belt that is 1/2white, 1/2black, representing that they will be testing on the NECKF Black Belt requirements. Wish them luck!
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/Black Belt: Robert Hayden
Red Belt: Emma Downing, Sam Ballard, Elijah Gorton, Elisabeth White, Tyler Harz
Green Belt: Keith Herman, Trevor Harz, Tanner Harz, Eric Kolb, Alex Girard
Blue Belt: Doug Kolb, Harry Granfors
Yellow Belt: William Bernard, Brandon Sloan
Also our Tiny Tigers:
Tiny Tigers Yellow: Emma Kross, Jordan Kross, Jack Kronenfeld, Giovanni Lazzari, Jaiden Schmidt
View Tiny Tigers Promotion Photos
This Month At The Pro Shop
Get prepared for your promotion and look sharp, too! Buy a full set of technique flash cards and get a free Kenpo Crest patch!
Happy Birthday!!!
Another year older and wiser....
02/04 ........................ Eric Lendry
02/12 ...................... Trevor Harz
02/13 ........................... Irene Robb
02/14 ........... Joshua Kronenfeld
02/14 ..................... Jack Granfors
02/28 .................... Jaiden Schmidt
Welcome New Students!
Please take a moment and welcome our new students to the MVKS family!
Tiny Tigers: Anna Quinlan
Beginner Kids: Nicole Manha, Joshua Manha, Dominic Manha, Mai Xiu Brown
Beginner Adults: Megan Manha
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Kenpo News |
- coming next month |
Break-a-thon for St. Judes Hospital
Mark
you calendars for Saturday, March 26th when MVKS students will
conduct a break-a-thon fundraiser for St. Judes Hospital for Children. Our goal:
To collectively break 250 boards!! More info to follow next month...
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