March Madness - Updates for For March 2012

Dunamis Karate News
March 2012

Congratulations to everyone who passed their recent belt test.  We will test again in 8 weeks … mark your calendar!  The date will be April 18-19!

Belt Graduation     Friday, March 2^nd at 5:30pm                   Short demonstrations by all students followed by belt ceremony … will last about an hour. 

CKD Pre-Test           Saturday, March 3^rd at 10:00am            Filming Black Belt candidates for the upcoming test in April.

Hyper Park Day      Saturday, March 17^th at 10-11:00am    $5.00   Turpin Park  
Join the Hyper Pro-Training students for a karate session in the park.  We’ll work on jump kicks, spin kicks, karate “tricks” and more!  (This class is FREE to all current HPT students.)  HPT students – Bring your bo staffs because after the regular class, we will work an additional 15-20 minutes on your Hyper Bo Form.

Parent’s Night Out             Friday, March 23^rd  5:00 – 8:00pm          $15.00 – Ages 5-12
Join us for a night of fun games, challenges, food & a movie.  This party will be run & supervised by our special Dunamis Karate Teen Leaders!

Teen After Party                 Friday, March 23^rd  8:00 – 11:00pm       
After the young kids are dismissed our special teen leaders will have an “after party” consisting of music, movies, games & more!  See Mrs. Woods for details!

Tricking Seminar    Friday, March 30^th  McCleary Martial Arts, Powder Springs, GA  
Mr. Alex & Miss Andi will be teaching a “tricking” seminar to the students at McCleary Martial Arts.  Any students from Dunamis Karte wanting to take a road trip are welcome to attend.  See Mrs. Woods for more information!

Regional Black Belt Test & Workouts   Friday & Saturday, April 20-21
This event will be free to watch.  UFAF members will be allowed to participate in various age/rank specific seminars.  More details will be available as the event approaches.  If you are not a UFAF member and would like to join so you can participate in this and other official UFAF events, visit the pro-shop for more info!

February Newsletter

Follow-up Links  Feb. Calendar  Feb. Newsletter  Feb. Homework Goodwill Registration Form Exam Request Form In this issue... Hyper Pro-Training Tournament Prep Class 1 Belt Testing

Dunamis Karate Newsletter February 2012 February is going to be a very busy month ... starting with our Kick-a-Thon on the 3rd and finishing with the Goodwill Tournament on the 25th.  We really want to take a LARGE group of students to the tournament this year.  We won't have another one this close to home and the cost is only $40 if you pre-register by the 20th. (Download a registration form or tournament flyer here.) This is your best bet for putting your skills to the test in competition this year.  If you have any questions about it, please let me know! Sincerely, Lindy Woods

Kick-a-Thon Friday, Feb. 3rd 6:00pm   Tournament Prep Class - 1 Friday, Feb. 10th 6:00pm $10.00   CKD Pre-Test Prep Class 1000 West Adams St Ridgeland, South Carolina 29936 Saturday, Feb. 11th  10:00AM By Invitation Only   Pre-Register Before Feb. 20th!! Download Registration Form HERE! Mail in your Goodwill Registration with Cashier's Check or Money Order and save $$ on the Tournament Fee!   Tournament Prep Class - 2 Friday, Feb. 24th 5:30-7:00pm Last chance to practice before the tournament... cost only $5.00   Goodwill Tournamnet Beaufort High School Gym, 84 Sea Island Pkwy, Lady's Island, SC 29907 Saturday, Feb. 25th Demonstrations start at 10:00am ... Students should arrive no later than 9:30am!! Belt Graduation March 2nd 5:30pm   CKD Pre-Test Saturday, March 3rd

Hyper Pro-Training Friday, Feb. 10th 5:00pm Hyper Pro-Training students ... Come work on sections 1 & 2 of the bo form we've been learning and be introduced to section 3. This class will give you a head start on Monday's class and better ensure we complete learning of the form before the Goodwill Tournament on Feb. 25th. This class is $10, but students are invited to stay an additional hour for the Tournament prep class that follows for FREE!   Tournament Prep Class - 1 Friday, Feb. 10th  6:00pm In preparation for the Goodwill Tournament on Feb. 25th, this class will help students brush up on their forms and weapons for competition. We will work on entering & exiting the ring, introductions to the judges, performing with intensity and more.  This hour long class costs only $10.00.   Belt Testing Feb. 22-23 Remember the Requirements: Gold Belts & Higher - Full white uniform with Dunamis Patch on right shoulder & Flag Patch on Left Shoulder  Purple White & Higher - Same as Gold Belts plus ... UFAF patch on left chest. Must be active UFAF members!   (If you are testing for Purple/Orange or higher, you MUST be a UFAF member.  Click here to register!    Let me know if you need assistance.) Test Fees ...  All Belt Test Fees (under Black Belt) are $20  (This fee must be turned in with the Exam Request Form prior to belt testing or a $10 late fee will be added!)     Exam Request Forms must be signed by Parents & School Teachers If any students are behind in attendance, tuition payments or not behaving at home & school (less than a 2 on the form) they will not be eligible for promotion Test Schedule: Wednesday  Feb. 22nd 5:00 Tiny Tigers & Beginners Test 5:45 Intermediates Test Thursday  Feb. 23rd  3:30 Tiny Tigers Test 4:00 Beginners Test 5:00 Intermediates Test 6:30 Advanced Test 8:00 Adults Test     Bring a Friend Week Feb. 27-Mar 1           Bring a friend to class with you and be entered into the drawing to win a cool prize!