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Women's Self-Defense Course Well Attended

18 people attended our free women's self defense course on June 8^th! We opened the class with some disturbing statistics on violent crime and congratulated everyone who attended for being proactive about it. Our practice started with balancing in a horse stance while trying some blocks, then practiced them going back into a stance. Next we started hitting the pads with some basic strikes, learning about weapon formation and the importance of knowing how to hit with power. Next we worked through self defense situations against some typical attacks that use a common theme in their defense. Lastly we discussed strategies necessary for success, and we covered a checklist everyone should go over when faced with a dangerous situation. Overall, the class went well and if you'd like to do the course again, or if you missed it the first time, please join us in New Boston on Monday July 18^th!

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Black Belts Pass Step Exam - June 4th

Congratulations to all the Black Belts who participated in the latest step exam June 4^th. Black Belts in the NECKF are required to take a "step" exam every 6 months to monitor progress and award rank when qualified. Everyone passed the exam with the lowest grade being an 86%! A special congratulations to Sam Dawson, Dan Quimby, and Eric van Tassell, who completed their 1 year probationary period and are now certified by the NECKF as 1^st degree Black Belts!! Great job, everyone!

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This Month - Annual Teacher Appreciation Night

Mark your calendars for Friday, July 22^nd when MVKS celebrates its AWESOME teaching staff! This will be a pot luck dinner. Come say thanks to your favorite teacher and get a chance to know them a little better. Volunteers are needed! See me if you can help. Thanks in advance-JP

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2nd Summer Break

Time to soak up the sun, go fishing, go camping, get in the water, head to the mountains, fire up the grills, hit the beach, and/or watch some fireworks! AGAIN!

Nothing beats summertime in NH! Our second summer break is scheduled for the week of August 6th - August 13th. We'll all be back with our batteries recharged on August 15th. Hope you all have a nice time off!

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A contest for everyone!

In search of ... the perfect class

Have you ever thought to yourself what the perfect karate class would be like? Would it be one that did what you are the most capable of? Would it be one that introduced to you a new way of thinking and/ or moving? Would it be one that had a combination of these things, or one where you finally succeeded at that particular technique or form that you've been working on for so long? Whatever it is, WE WANT TO KNOW!! Submit your ideas for the perfect class to me by August 1^st and winners from the kids classes will receive a prize from our prize box, and winners from all classes will be published next month, along with my own opinions as to what the perfect class would be. I am very interested in your responses, and look forward to reading your thoughts!

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In the technique Gripping Talon:

For Beginners:

1. What does the code word "talon" refer to?
2. Can you name two ways this technique is similar to the Orange Belt technique Crossing Talon?
3. Can you name two things that are different?

For Advanced Students:

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Women's Self-Defense Course in New Boston

As a community service, MVKS will be offering a women's self-defense course on Monday, July 18^th from 7:00 - 9:00pm. Classes will be at the White Buildings in New Boston ( near the elementary school) . Topics covered will be the physical and psychological strategies necessary to succeed in a self defense situation . All MVKS and NBKS moms and their friends are encouraged to attend. Cost is $20/pp. Space is limited - call or see me to reserve your space today!

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Outside Classes!

Nothing beats training Kenpo barefoot on the grass in summertime! Weather permitting, we will have outside classes on Monday and Tuesday, July 25th and 26th. You do not have to wear your uniforms. Bug spay is recommended.

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This Month At The Pro Shop: T-Shirts!

Leftover sparring equipment! Buy whatever is in the display case for $15 each.

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Do You Have A Summer Scheduling Conflict

Our school is closing for two weeks this summer, as we always do. The first week off is from July 2^nd until July 10^th. The second week we have off is from August 6^th until August 14^th. If you are also going on vacation and the time you'll be away is different from the weeks we are closed, please let me know. I will be happy to sit down and go over some training options with you to keep you on track. Whether it would be scheduling 1, 2 or 3 free 15 minute privates or paid 1/2 hr or 1 hour time slots, I will do whatever it takes to keep you up to date with the material you need to stay on track as you work for your next rank. Each 15 minute free private is worth 1/2 point, each1/2 hr private is worth 1& 1/2 points, and each 1hr private is worth 3 points. Don't let vacation get in the way of your progress!

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New Ranks - June 3rd, 2005

"Learn the system, and learn to do it well"

Please take a moment and congratulate these students on a job well done:

Brown/Black Belt: Scott Dannewitz

Brown Belt: Anna Ballard, Zachary Hagan

Red Belt: Alex Girard, Eric Kolb, Teresa Harz, Tanner Harz, Trevor Harz, Keith Herman

Green Belt: Harry Granfors, Sondra Wilkins

Blue Belt: Russell Sloan

Purple Belt: Dante Aguayo, Ben Lepage

Orange Belt: Tristan Harz, Austin Quinlan, Erin Quinlan, Ryan Quinlan

Yellow Belt: Brett Schweizer

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Happy Birthday!!!

 
Another year older and wiser....

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Welcome New Students

Please take a moment to welcome Samantha Picard to our Beginners Kids!

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Thought For The Month

"If your dream is a big dream, and if you want your life to work on the high level that you say you do, there's no way around doing the work it takes to get you there. "

- Joyce Chapman, American Author

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