Wednesday, August 29, 2018

September 2018 Newsletter

Dunamis Karate News September 2018

We have lots of events happening in the month of September.  Be sure to mark them on your calendars now so you don't miss out!
Grab your gear and join us for a night of fun drills and sparring challenges with your friends.  Remember this is required for purple belts and up!  Cost is $5.00.
Spaces are filling quickly!!  Register now to reserve your spot.  Remember you can bring 1 non-karate friend for FREE!  Cost is $20.  Register Now!
Participants will have fun while learning physical skills to build their confidence, along with strategies to deal with bullies and protect themselves and their friends. Together, we can build a community of youth and families who are educated, empathetic and motivated to end bullying in their lives - a team who will stand up for themselves, their families, and what they believe in.  
Private Lesson Marathon
Friday, September 14th
Book a half hour One-on-One private lesson to sharpen your skills before belt testing in October.  Half hour spots must be pre-booked directly with the instructor from Hampton or Ridgeland between 3:30 and 5:30 PM.
HAMPTON STUDENTS –
Speak with Mrs. Candi about booking your lesson.  Cost $10
RIDGELAND STUDENTS –
Speak to Mrs. Andi Lynn about booking your lesson in Ridgeland.  Cost $20
 
Sept. 22  Saturday Open Mat – Free Practice
10:00 AM

Fill one of your karate bingo spaces by attending this open mat practice.
HAMPTON – 10am at the NEW BUILDING next to Main Street.
RIDGELAND – 10am at Dunamis Karate
Sept. 28           1st Degree Black Belt Pretest     7:00 PM
Be sure you meet
Oct 3-4   Belt Testing During Class Be sure you meet 
ALL Requirements
  • Clean Well-Fitting White Uniform
  • Minimum 80% class attendance
  • Tuition payments must be up to date
  • Test form (no marks lower than 2) and fee turned in prior to testing or a $10 late fee is added
  • Flag patch at Dunamis patch attached to uniform (Gold Belts & Up)
  • Fight Night attendance (Purple Belts & Up)
Every year we look forward to performing for the crowds at the annual Gopher Hill Festival and this year we have some great things planned.  We would like ALL students (from Hampton & Ridgeland) to join us in this demo!   Over the next 5-6 weeks, we will be working on various pieces of the performance during our normal class times.  We also have a practicewalk-through planned for Friday, Oct. 5th at 5:30.   We require everyone who is participating in the demo to purchase the special Gopher Hill t-shirt.  The deadline for orders is 9/18.  Parents and family members are encouraged to also purchase a t-shirt to show your support for our students!  The cost of the tees is only $15 plus tax.
 
October 5         Gopher Hill Practice     5:30 PM
October 6         Gopher Hill Festival Performance 12:30 PM
Here is a video of our 2017 Gopher Hill Festival performance.
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