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Vol 8 Issue 10 |
October 2008 |
Last Month
We had our last outside special this year with a seminar on the Kenpo Staff Set. About 15 MVKS Students participated on a beautiful Saturday morning to learn this very cool form that was developed as a thesis form by one of Ed Parkers Black Belts, Chuck Sullivan. Apparently Mr Parker liked the form enough to include it in his curriculum, and we train it here at MVKS every so often to preserve it for future generations. Every time I go over this set, I learn a little more about the versatility of this seemingly impractical weapon.
This Month...
Our Black Belt Candidates took their 2nd of three exams on October 4th, and 7 of the 8 candidates passed, showing some real improvement since their last exam. This group has impressed me with the work ethic they have shown in their practice sessions in the back room. Unfortunately, one didn’t make it, but I think this provides a great opportunity for her to work on the finer details necessary to advance to the Black belt level. I am sure this Candidate will be more than ready when the next round of testing comes around. As for the others, congratulations to all of you! Keep up the good work! You’re almost there!!
The 10th annual New England Chinese Karate Federation Kenpo Camp is scheduled for October 11th in Holden, Mass. It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since the very first Camp was held, coincidentally, in Holden Mass. I am really looking forward to this one. The subject throughout the day will be focused on the different entry drills and techniques within the Kenpo system, and the relationships between them. Instructors for the day are Mr Harry Grimm, 4th Black, Mr Gaudette, 5th Black, yours truly, and of course, what Camp would be complete without our leader, Mr White? Going to the Camp?? The carpool/ caravan leaves MVKS Saturday at noon sharp.
THE WORLD FAMOUS MVKS HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, FROM 10 - 12:00am.!!!
Join us for one of the best events at MVKS!! There’ll be a costume parade, ( in the fog! ) with prizes awarded for best, funniest, and scariest costumes. There’ll be game stations throughout the school, as you can try your luck at pin the stem on the pumpkin, bobbing for apples, charades, a nose marble race, magic tricks, and of course a piñata filled w/ lots of goodies!! Of course this event can’t be a success without YOU! Volunteers are needed to bring in their favorite treats, and to help clean up at the end. Please sign up for the party so that we can prepare for you, and get ready for a great time!! The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. I WONDER WHAT THE MVKS STAFF IS GOING TO DRESS UP AS THIS YEAR???
Kenpo
Clues: - Kenpo Questions to Help You Along Your Journey
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In the technique Grip of Death:
For Beginners: Other than a headlock, what else could your opponent be trying to do?
For advanced: Why do we perform the left side of this technique in Short Form 3?
Happy
Birthday!!!
- Another year older and wiser…..
Happy Birthday!!! - Another year older and wiser…..
10/ 08...Mike Hayden, 10/ 09...Zach Hagan,
10/ 10...Shannon Hayes, 10/ 16...Nicole Manha
10/ 22...John Coughlin sr, William Ruggieri
10/ 23...Camryn Quinlan
New Ranks!! Please join me in congratulating these fine students for earning their new belts!
Brown/ Black Belt: Tim Driscoll, Doug Kolb
Brown Belt: Ethan Trzepacz
Blue Belt: Dawna Dion, Leah Mead
Orange Belt: Davis Balke, Trevor Silverman, Bobby Grogis
White Belt ( from Tigers ): Bryce Desmarais, Connor Lindsey
Tiny Tiger Orange: Tevan Sottile
Welcome New Students!
Beg Kids: Kyle Gibson, Taylor Paquette
Coming next Month!
-The next Black Candidate test is scheduled for Saturday, November 1st@ 12:30. If all goes well, we’ll be awarding them their Black Belts in a special ceremony Friday, November 14th.
- It seems like it comes earlier every year, but our annual Christmas Catalog shopping week is scheduled for the week of November 17th. Parents can shop for the Karate student in their family while they’re in class. Staff members will be on hand to offer suggestions. This is usually the best time to save $$ on all your training equipment needs.
Kenpo Views
Story of Frogs
A group of frogs was traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, they told the unfortunate frogs they would never get out.
The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, that they were as good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs took heed to what the other frogs were saying and simply gave up. He fell down and died. The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could.
Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and suffering and just die. He jumped even harder and finally made it out. When he got out, the other frogs asked him, "Why did you continue jumping. Didn't you hear us?" The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time.
This story teaches two lessons:
1. There is power of life
and death in the tongue. An encouraging word to someone who is down can lift
them up and help them make it through the day.
2. A destructive word to someone who is down can be what it takes to kill them.
Be careful of what you say. Speak life to those who cross your path.
The power of words...it is sometimes hard to understand that an encouraging word can go such a long way. Anyone can speak words that tend to rob another of the spirit to continue in difficult times. Special is the individual who will take the time to encourage another. Be special to others.
Do not underestimate the power of encouragement.
