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Vol 5 Issue 11 |
November 2007 |
LAST MONTH...
Break a thon for St Judes Hospital
We held our annual break a thon for St Judes Children’s hospital last month and raised over $1000. ! About 15 MVKS students came down and collectively broke 100 boards. We learned about the history and traditions of board breaking in the martial arts and raised money for a very good cause. I’ll be sending out the money after final collections are in by November 3rd and all participants will be receiving their awards within 4 -6 weeks. Thanks to all who helped make this event a success, I’m sure St Jude’s appreciates it too.
Halloween Party!
The now infamous MVKS Halloween Party was held Saturday, October 27th. This event is one of the most popular we hold at the studio each year. Students came to the studio dressed as pirates, princesses, headless horsemen, star wars characters, cowboys, knights and dragons and many more! They all participated in games such as: pin the tail on the cat, eat the doughnut from the string with no hands, bob for apples, a marble race with your nose, , charades, magic tricks and a costume parade. Winners of the games received tickets to turn in for prizes, and prizes were awarded for best,, scariest, and funniest costume. The MVKS teachers came as the Simpsons. It was the best party we’ve had so far, and thanks to all the moms and dads who brought goodies and helped set up and clean up. We couldn’t have done it without you!
THIS MONTH ...
5 New Black Belts!!
Please join me in congratulating Tom King, Teresa, Tyler, Trevor, and Tanner Harz on passing their 3rd Black Belt exam November 3rd and earning their Black Belts!! This test culminated 3 months of testing and we’ll be awarding them their new ranks in front of their family and friends on November 16th. Earning my Black Belt was a day I’ll never forget and I’m sure they’ll never forget it either. Great job, guys, We’re all proud of you!!
Catalog Shopping Week
Shop for the martial artist in your family during the week of November 12th thru the 17th while they’re in class. The 2007 Century Holiday Gift Guide is in and it’s filled with TONS of great gift ideas for everyone. Staff will be on hand in the lobby to offer help and suggestions , and, I’ve provided an insert in this newsletter with gift ideas and gift bundles specific for your martial artists age and rank. Don’t miss this week, the order deadline is November 17th. That way we can ensure delivery for the holidays.
Ornament Swap
This year we are having an Ornament Swap for Christmas. During the week of November 26th, Students will draw a name out of a hat with another students name on it. Then, go out and buy a Christmas ornament for that person, and we’ll all open them at our Christmas party scheduled for Friday, December 21st. This was my wife’s idea and I think it’s a great one! Thanks, baby!
Family movie night scheduled
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 30th as we will be holding a family movie night. I’ll pass out a flyer to those who sign up with some movie choices. We’ll take a vote and all settle in for a nice family movie.
Stormy weather and closing
Now that it’s November I need to remind everyone that the school will close during stormy weather. I will usually decide if the roads are safe by about 1 hour before the first scheduled class that evening, and then I will change the schools’ answering machine remotely. So, if you’re not sure if we are having class, please wait to call until about 45 minutes before the first class starts ( usually around 5:15 ). If the machine doesn’t say we’re closed, we are open. Many times in the past I have gotten calls from parents asking me to call them to let them know if we are open. This results in about 20 - 30 calls I would have to make and I’m sorry but I just don’t have the time to do that. I will also notify the radio station WZID 95.7, and they make their announcements for closings a couple of times an hour. Hopefully we’ll have another mild winter!!
Kenpo
Clues: - Kenpo Questions to Help You Along Your Journey
In the technique Crossing Talon:
For Beginners: This technique presents a similar position to a Yellow belt technique. Which one?
For Advanced: Look at the motion your left arm does. What other grab technique does the same motion with the right arm?
Happy
Birthday!!!
- Another year older and wiser…..
11/ 03..Austin Quinlan, 11/ 07..Jacob Georgoulakos,
11/ 10..Dante Aguayo, 11/ 12..Ryan Quinlan,
11/ 16.Spencer Cloutier, 11/ 22 Tanner Harz,
11/ 29..Tyler Harz, 11/ 30.. Natalee Ellis
NEW RANKS!
Please join me in congratulating these fine students for earning their new belts!
Brown/ Black Belt: William Bernard
Brown Belt: Brendan Amadon, Ryan Quinlan
Red Belt: Sarah McGlauflin
Green Belt: Jacob Georgoulakos, Ethan Trzepacz
Blue Belt: David Teed
Purple Belt: Tamanna Gandhi, Jacob Williams
Orange Belt: Charlie Teed, David Boucher
Yellow Belt: Dawna Dion, Leah Mead
Tiny Tiger Green: Joshua Georgoulakos
Tiny Tiger Yellow: Davis Balke
Kenpo Views
The little dog and the leopard story.
(a story about creative thinking, quick thinking, escaping, averting disaster, bluff and boldness)
A lady takes her little dog with her on a safari holiday. Wandering too far one day the little dog gets lost in the bush, and soon encounters a very hungry looking leopard. The little dog realizes he's in trouble, but, noticing some fresh bones on the ground, he settles down to chew on them, with his back to the big cat. As the leopard is about to leap, the little dog smacks his lips and exclaims loudly, "Boy, that was one delicious leopard. I wonder if there are any more around here."
The leopard stops mid-stride, and slinks away into the trees.
"Phew," says the leopard, "that was close - that evil little dog nearly had me."
A monkey nearby sees everything and thinks he'll win a favor by putting the stupid leopard straight. The little dog sees the monkey go after the leopard, and guesses he might be up to no good.
When the leopard hears the monkey's story he feels angry at being made a fool, and offers the monkey a ride back to see him exact his revenge.
The little dog sees them approaching and fears the worse.
Thinking quickly, the little dog turns his back, pretends not to notice them, and when the pair are within earshot says aloud, "Now where's that monkey got to? I sent him ages ago to bring me another leopard..."
