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Vol 7 Issue 6 |
June 2008 |
Last Month
What a month we had! On May 9th and 10th, we participated in our annual Kenpo Camp, and learned some extraordinary things that we’ve already started putting into the curriculum.
We promoted 6 new Black Belts on the 16th, and had a well attended belt ceremony and party for them afterwards. It was nice to be able to stop for a moment and reflect with all their families on the growth this young group has demonstrated in their quest to becoming Black Belts. Now the real fun begins for them, and I look forward to teaching them on this exciting new journey. On a personal note, one of the new Black Belts was my daughter Mackenzie, and this means that all of my kids now have earned Black Belts. Kinda neat.
Due to the preparation I needed to teach at the Kenpo camp, I could not really prepare our school this year for the Spring Gala demonstration, so, we winged it. 18 MVKS students volunteered for this impromptu demo, and we had representatives from all of the classes at MVKS, from age 4 to 74. Tiny Tiger to Black Belt. That was the theme of the demo, was to point out that Karate training is good for EVERYONE, and the benefits are many. Since it was the end of our promotion week, we had everybody demonstrate the forms and techniques that they just tested for, and they all did a great job. Also helping with the demo was my friend Alice Kolb. Alice comes religiously to my morning classes and currently wears a Red belt. She is one of the most dedicated students I have. She is also 74 years young. Those of you who have never met Alice should make a point to. She is truly an inspiration.
This Month...
It’s Dads Turn!
In appreciation for Dad and all that he does, Dads can train for free for the month of June. Dads can take part in the beginner adult program, which meets on Monday and Thursday evenings from 8:00 - 8:45 and Saturday morning from 11:30 - 12:15.Karate training is a great way to get in shape, learn self defense, and have something in common with your kids! See me if you have any more questions.
Outside Classes!
Weather permitting, we will be having outside classes on Saturdays, and an occasional weeknight. Students can wear their street clothes with their MVKS t-shirts to class, along with their belt, and shoes may be worn. We’ll try to keep some on hand, but please consider bringing bug spray. Those black flies can be relentless.
Summer Camp Session One!
Our first session of Summer Camp is this month, from June 23rd to June 27th. There will be no day classes that week. There are still 4 spots available for session 2, 7/ 28 - 8/01. Register before July 1st and I’ll take $25. off the cost.Next Month
It’s Dads Turn!
In appreciation of Dad and all he does, MVKS is offering free classes to all the MVKS Dads.
Check the paragraph above for class times and benefits.
Outside Classes!
Weather permitting, we’ll start having outside classes on the side lawn on Saturdays! You may wear your street pants/ shorts and your MVKS T-shirt to these classes. You may also want to bring bug spray.
Summer Camp!
Session one begins June 23rd! The balance is due that day. Session 2 still has 4 spots left!
Other News and Notes
-The bi-annual step exam is scheduled for Saturday, June 7th. All Black Belts that meet their point requirements are expected to attend. Good Luck! All Black belts who missed the point requirements will have their points roll over to the next step in December.
-Are you going on vacation? Let us know so that we can devise a plan that works for you so that we can keep you on track. Did you know that we offer free 15 min privates
( they‘re a great easy way to pick up a technique you missed ), as well as paid privates in ½ hour and 1 hour segments. A ½ hour segment is worth one class point, and an hour is worth 3 points. Hour segments may be shared by up to two people.
-Now that Summer is finally here, it’s not uncommon to see many kids coming to class that have been barefoot all day. Please help keep our school clean by washing your feet before class.
-I did the math, and since MVKS opened 17 years ago June 3rd, I have taught approximately
16, 880 karate classes. At that rate, I should reach the 20,000 class mark by our 20th anniversary.
If you think that’s a lot, try to imagine how many MY teacher has put in.
Kenpo
Clues: - Kenpo Questions to Help You Along Your Journey
In the technique Reversing
Mace: What fundamental rule are
you breaking when starting your defense with the right front scoop kick to the
groin? What can be done to ensure that th
e
rule can be broken? What rule are you following with that kick?
The front kick/twist stance/side kick combination is done in an earlier Yellow Belt technique. Which one?
Happy
Birthday!!!
- Another year older and wiser…..
Happy Birthday!!! - Another year older and wiser…..
6/ 01..Erin Quinlan, 6/ 02...Davis Balke,
6/ 15..Jed Jones, 6/19 Jaimie Cates, Spencer Sotille
6/ 26...Amanda Mead, 6/27...Chase Patton, Joshua Manha, Michelle Dion, 6/ 28...Zachary Peacock
New Ranks!! Please join me in congratulating these fine students for earning their new belts!
Brown/ Black Belt: Brendan Amadon, Austin Quinlan
Brown Belt: Sarah McGlauflin
Red Belt: Larissa Georgoulakos, Anna Quinlan
Green Belt: Mikayla Georgoulakos
Blue Belt: Charlie Teed, David Boucher
Purple Belt: Dawna Dion, Leah Mead
Yellow Belt: Davis Balke, Bobby Grogis, Casey Phillips
Tiny Tiger Orange, Connor Lindsey
Tiny Tiger Yellow: Caitlin Donnely, Michael Donnely, Tevin Sottile
The Buddha And The Abuse Story
It is said that on an occasion when the Buddha was teaching a group of people, he found himself on the receiving end of a fierce outburst of abuse from a bystander, who was for some reason very angry.
The Buddha listened patiently while the stranger vented his rage, and then the Buddha said to the group and to the stranger, "If someone gives a gift to another person, who then chooses to decline it, tell me, who would then own the gift? The giver or the person who refuses to accept the gift?"
"The giver," said the group after a little thought. "Any fool can see that," added the angry stranger.
"Then it follows, does it not," said the Buddha, "Whenever a person tries to abuse us, or to unload their anger on us, we can each choose to decline or to accept the abuse; whether to make it ours or not. By our personal response to the abuse from another, we can choose who owns and keeps the bad feelings."
