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MVKS News, Views and Clues |
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Vol 3 Issue 10 |
October 2005 |
In this Issue
| Kids Art of the Month |
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Kenpo News |
- past and upcoming events |
Buddy Week was successful on many levels
During the week of Sept 12th thru the 17th MVKS students brought friends to class to share the karate experience. The week went well as the MVKS buddies learned about the noble origins of the martial arts. Buddies then got to practice with their karate friends as they learned to do some fun blocking and parrying drills, as well as forms and self defense techniques. The best schools are built from within, and of the 14 people who came throughout the week, 3 have decided to join our studio!
I'd like to thank everyone who brought in a friend. Now when these people see martial arts in a movie or on TV, they have an idea of what Karate training is all about, and will think of the fun they had at our school!!
This Month - MVKS Costume Class and Party!!!
One of the more fun events at MVKS has been our annual costume karate class. This year, we are going to have our annual costume class for beginner and intermediate students ( white through green belt ) on Saturday, October 29th from 10:00 - 10:45, and after, we will be having a costume party for all other members from 10:45 - 12:00!!!
There will be fun party games to play, and of course, lots of treats and candy!! Prizes will be awarded for the best costume, funniest costume, and most original costume.
As a reminder, let's keep the costumes family-friendly, so keep the gory stuff at home, and please, no dangerous accessories.
Volunteers are needed to help set up and clean up, as well as bring in tasty treats! See me if you can help, and thanks in advance if you can.
By the way, you just have to see what the teaching staff is dressing up as!!
Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser raised $1,550
On Saturday, September 12, MVKS held a special event, a penny sale, to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. This idea came from my wife Pamela, who has held these events where she works for people in need and for the tsunami victims from last December.
With less than 2 weeks to prepare, the event went off better than I ever would have imagined. The donations made by MVKS students were, in a word, overwhelming. Donations filled the back room's perimeter, leaving barely enough room for people to sit for the drawings! All in all, over $1550. was raised, and donations were sent to the Red Cross. Thanks to everyone who helped make this event a success!! You guys really came through!!
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- in my opinion... |
Parents - You're Officially on Notice
When someone's kid first joins our school, parents are shown the seating area where I encourage them to watch our classes in the hopes that what we are teaching is reinforcing the values that you teach at home. They are also shown the lobby as a place to go if they need some quiet time to read or work while their kid is in class. From here on out, parents who are in the classroom seating area will be called out to the floor occasionally to participate with their kids. You may be asked to hold a pad for your kid to hit, or help to practice a self defense technique by throwing a punch or kick for them to defend.
I've always prided myself on having a family karate studio, and I believe this is going to enhance that vision even more. As a parent who trains with my kids, I personally know the value that spending time with your kids doing an activity together has, and I hope to get even more parents to experience this as well.
So be prepared, parents, as you are now on notice to participate with your kids! Parents that are not interested, please feel free to use our lobby while you wait, otherwise, if you're in the classroom, you may be in the class!!
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- Kenpo questions to help you along... |
In the
technique Parting Wings:
For Beginners:
- What does the code word "wings" refert to?
- Can you name the 1st strike of this technique?
For Advanced Students:
- Name at least 2 other attacks this technique would work easily agains.
- Could you insert a left eye slice as you deliver the 1st strike in this technique? Why or why not?
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 |
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Next Month - Catalog Shopping Week
During the week of November 14th thru the 19th. MVKS parents can shop for the karate kids on their Christmas list from the Century Christmas catalog. Instructors will be on hand to assist and provide ideas and suggestions for your little kickers.
This Month At The Pro Shop:
Save 15% on any heavyweight uniform. Heavy weight uniforms are the instructor's choice!! Durable and long lasting, the heavyweight can take it all!! Sale ends 11/ 01. Get yours today!
New Ranks - August 26th, 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: Frederick van Tassell
Brown Belt: Tim Nichols, Tyler Harz
Red Belt: Mackenzie Peacock, Joshua Kronenfeld, Cyndy Herman, Gabrielle Herman
Green Belt: Elisabeth Wilson, Cade Smith, Wyatt Smith, Leah Smith
Purple Belt: William Bernard
Orange Belt: Mei Xiu Brown, Brandon Morehouse, Joshua Manha, Dominic Manha, Megan Manha, Nicole Manha
Yellow Belt: Alice Kolb
Also in Tiny Tigers
Tiny Tiger Orange: Anna Quinlan
Thank You For Your Promptness
Back in August I had to write a note in the newsletter about the importance of receiving tuition payments on time. At the time, Only 35% of tuitions were being received on time ( before the 7th of each month ). This was creating a real hardship for me as I was unable to pay some of my bills when they were due. I'd like to thank everyone who noticed this and made on time payments in September. We went from 35% to 80%! While ideally I'd love to see 100%, it was nice to see that most of you noticed and made the effort to pay your tuition on time. Here's hoping this will continue (and improve)! Thank you- JP
Happy Birthday!!!
Another year older and wiser....
(and a belated September birthday wish)
| 09/01 | .......... | Tim Nichols |
| 09/02 | .......... | William Bernard |
| 09/14 | .......... | Teresa Harz |
| 09/15 | .......... | Brendan Poor |
| 09/16 | .......... | Cecilia Nichols |
| 09/17 | .......... | Cindy Herman |
| 09/22 | .......... | Sam Taylor |
| 09/25 | .......... | Harrison Sanford |
| 09/31 | .......... | Brendan Amadon |
| 10/06 | .......... | Ed Hoyt, Jr. |
| 10/08 | .......... | Mike Hayden |
| 10/09 | .......... | Sam Quimby |
| 10/10 | .......... | Zachary Hagan |
| 10/16 | .......... | Shannon Hayes |
| 10/16 | .......... | Nicole Manha |
| 10/21 | .......... | John Coughlin, Jr. |
| 10/22 | .......... | Erik Hayden |
| 10/22 | .......... | John Coughlin, Sr. |
| 10/23 | .......... | Camryn Quinlan |
Thought For The Month
" The art of
being yourself at your best is the art of unfolding your personality into the
person you want to be .. Be gentle with yourself, Learn to love yourself, to
forgive yourself, for only as we have the right attitude towards ourselves can
we have the right attitude towards others"
- Wilfred Peterson
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