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Vol 5 Issue 10 |
October 2007 |
LAST MONTH...
Level One Stick Seminar
We held a seminar for escrima sticks covering the level one curriculum in the NECKF on Sept. 26th. I was really impressed with the growth all of the participants demonstrated in their abilities. It was obvious to me how much the people who came have been working on their stick skills. This was our second time covering this material, and I look forward to certifying everyone who came.
THIS MONTH ...
Membership Drive Ends 10/ 20 = Cash Rewards$
Every summer some students will take a small break from their training and return in the fall. Most come back, some do not. As a result, during this cycle beginning Sept 17th, all members of MVKS will receive $50. in cash for every new member they bring into the school. New Tigers will receive a $25. Cash award. We will have a buddy week event to support this drive from Oct 1st thru Oct 6th. I’ve always said that the best schools are built from within, and I’d like to thank everyone in advance for their support of this drive.
Break a thon for St Judes Hospital Rescheduled
We will be holding our annual break a thon for St Judes Hospital for Children on Saturday, October 20th from 10 -12. There will be no regular classes held that day. Our goal will be to collectively break 100 boards and raise $2000! Won’t you help? We’ll be passing out the fundraiser forms as soon as I get them.
Halloween Party!
The now infamous MVKS Halloween Party is scheduled for Saturday, October 27th. This event is one of the most popular we hold at the studio each year. Students come to the studio in their best appropriate costumes and participate in games such as: pin the stem on the pumpkin, eat the doughnut from the string with no hands, bob for apples, a marble race with your nose, hangman, charades, magic tricks and a costume parade. Winners of the games receive tickets to turn in for prizes, and prizes are awarded for best, most original, scariest, and funniest costume. I wonder what the MVKS Staff will dress up as this year?
If you plan on attending, please sign up on the bulletin board. Can you help with drinks or snacks? Please help us to make this party a success and donate your special Halloween treats!
Neckf Kenpo Camp Cancelled
Due to scheduling conflicts, The Fall NECKF Camp has been cancelled until Spring. We are hoping to have Mr Gary Ellis from England teach. We’ll keep our fingers crossed. In the meantime, if you’re looking for some advanced stick or knife training, 7th degree Black belt Zach Whitson will be teaching a couple of seminars at the Manchester Karate Studio on October 20th. Call 625 - 5835 to register. If you have a chance to learn from Mr. Whitson about weapons, do it. He is one of the best in his field, and his seminars are always fun and exciting
NEXT MONTH ...
- Catalog Shopping Week 11/ 12 - 11/ 17. Shop for the karateka in your family while they’re in class!
- The first annual MVKS Ornament Swap! Details to follow
- Family Movie Night 11/ 16 7:00 - 8:30. Bring your family to watch a movie with our family! Movie TBA
Kenpo
Clues: - Kenpo Questions to Help You Along Your Journey
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In the technique Lone Kimono:
For Beginners: This technique is designed to work against a push. Could it work against a pull? What technique would?
For Advanced: Look at the motion your right arm does. What punch technique do you know that has the same motion?
Happy
Birthday!!!
- Another year older and wiser…..
10/ 08..Mike Hayden
10/ 09..Zach Hagan,
10/ 10..Shannon Hayes
10/ 22..John Coughlin Sr
10/ 23..Camryn Quinlan
Please welcome our new members to the MVKS family!
Tiny Tigers: Trevor Silverman, Bryce Desmarais
Beginner Kids: Joe Brisson
Beginner Adults: Albina Ibraimova
NEW RANKS!
Please join me in congratulating these fine students for earning their new belts!
Brown/ Black Belt: Dante Aguayo, Jaimie Cates, Elisabeth Wilson
Brown Belt: Austin Quinlan
Green Belt: Harrison Frank
Purple Belt: Mikayla Georgoulakos
White Belt ( from Tiny Tigers ) : Bryan Hinkle, Kaylie Morehouse
Thought For The Month…
The Very Old Lady Story
A very old lady looked in the mirror one morning. She had three remaining hairs on her head, and being a positive soul, she said “ I think I’ll braid my hair today. “ So she braided her three hairs, and she had a great day.
Some days later, looking in the mirror one morning, preparing for her day, she saw that she had only two hairs remaining.
“ Hmmm….Two hairs, I fancy a center parting today.“
So she duly parted her two hairs, and as ever, she had herself a great day.
A week or so later, she noticed that she had just one hair left on her head. “ One hair, huh…..” she mused,“I know, a pony tail will be perfect.” And again she had a great day.
The next morning she looked in the mirror. She was completely bald.
“ Finally bald, huh., “ she said to herself, “ How wonderful! I won’t have to waste time doing my hair anymore.”
