September 2015 Newsletter

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Dunamis Karate News September 2015 This year is moving quickly!  It’s nearly time for belt testing again, and then the Gopher Hill Festival … before we know it, Christmas will be here.  As these important events get closer, please watch our Facebook page on a regular basis, check the NEWS link on our website, and be sure you are enrolled in our text reminder service!  You don’t want to miss out on anything that’s happening over the next few months!! Printable Calendar  Printable Newsletter  Exam Request Form - Required for Belt Testing

Sept. 4 & 18       Private Lesson Marathon Get one on one instruction at discounted rates during these 2 private lesson marathons.  Brush up on your skills prior to belt testing, or simply get a little extra help in your training.  These lessons make remarkable difference in our students’ performance, so don’t miss this opportunity to save money and sharpen your techniques!  By appointment only, so reserve your spot today for only $25!! Sept. 14-17 Bring your sparring gear to class! All students, purple belt and up – kids & adults – need to bring their sparring gear to class this whole week.  We will be working on fighting techniques for testing, but we will also drill them with a live partner, so be prepared!  If you don’t have gear, stop by the pro-shop ASAP and see about ordering some!   Special Gopher Hill Practices!! Sept. 18 - 5:30 PM   Hyper Pro Training Students All Hyper Pro Training students need to try to attend as we finalize pieces & music for the Gopher Hill show.  Sept. 25 - 5:30 PM - All Students All students need to do their best to make the scheduled times set for their particular class levels.  We will be in the final stages of planning our Gopher Hill demo and we need everyone to try to attend! 5:30 Tiny Tigers & Jr. Beginners                        6:00 Jr. Intermediate & Advanced  6:30 Hyper Pro Training 7:00 Adults/Teens

Sept. 26 Belt Testing Requirements: - 80% Class Attendance - Tuition payments up to date - Exam Request form with high marks - Clean White Uniform - Flag Patch for Gold & Up - UFAF Membership for Purple/White & Up Test Schedule: Jr. Beginners   10:45 Jr. and Adult Intermediate   12:30 Jr. and Adult Advanced     2:30 Oct. 2nd Belt Graduation 5:30 PM Join us for a time of celebration!  Each class level will do a short performance then we will award all students who passed the belt evaluations with their new rank.  This night will also serve as a “run through” for our Gopher Hill festival performance.  ALL students need to be in attendance … even if you didn’t test!  This is also the night of the Gopher Hill Festival street dance, which starts at 8:00PM.  We will be done in plenty of time for you to join the fun. Because our school is so close, you are welcome to leave your car in our parking lot and just walk over to the dance!

Oct. 3rd  Gopher Hill Festival Every year we look forward to the festivities of the Gopher Hill Festival.  This year, we have started early in our preparations because we want this year’s show to top anything we’ve ever done in the past.  Every class is working on sections of our performance and when we put it all together, it’s sure to be amazing!!  Our exact performance time has not yet been announced, so stay connected through Facebook, the website and our text service so you know the plan!  Gopher Hill Tees We will be ordering T-shirts as well.  All students will need to purchase a shirt … parents and other family members may get shirts as well, but you are not required!  Be sure to get your shirt ordered by Wednesday, September 16th!  The price of the shirts will be $17.00. Here is a video of our 2014 Gopher Hill performance!

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August 2015 Newsletter

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Dunamis Karate News August 2015 I hope everyone enjoyed the “mini vacation” while we were closed.  I know our team of instructors and students who attended the Chun Kuk Do International Training Conference truly had a blast and gained some great knowledge to share with all of you.  Here is a quick rundown of what you missed: 7/21-22, Miss Andi and I completed the Master Development Series 501 course; 7/22 I attended the Professional Development Series of classes designed to help school owners; 7/23 Miss Andi, Mr. Alex, Tyler & I attended the Instructor Development Series designed to make better instructors; after the IDS classes we all watched as Ryan Gamble from CA was inducted into the CKD Master Ranks.  We also got to see an amazing demonstration of the new UFAF BJJ program.  Following the presentations, we were treated to a Q & A time with Grand Master Chuck Norris, Allen Steen & Skipper Mullens (3 of the all time greatest fighters).  Following the Q & A, we went for a time of celebration at the annual Pool Party! 7/24 all of us attended the ITC Classes which ran from 8:00 until lunch.  After lunch, the demo team competition started.  Miss Andi was asked to join the Cox/Gallacher demo team from Vegas and though their team did not win, they gave an outstanding performance.  Following the demo teams, the forms & weapons competition began.  Kaydence won 1st in forms & weapons, Camren won 1st in weapons, Tyler won 2ndin forms & 4th in weapons, Miss Andi won 1st in forms and went on to compete in Grands in hopes of regaining the coveted Norris Cup.  She gave an awesome performance, but the win went to Erik Esparza from TX.   7/25 we all participated in day 2 of the ITC classes, which ran until lunch time.  After lunch, the team sparring and Jiujitsu competition was held.  None of us participated in those events, but we enjoyed watching, cheering and/or judging. Saturday night we attended the annual UFAF Awards Banquet.  I (Lindy Woods) was honored to be asked to give the invocation.  During the awards ceremony, Miss Andi Woods was awarded the "Most Inspirational" award.  She got to go on stage and receive her award from Mr. Norris.  What a HUGE honor! 7/26 started the sparring competition.  Mr. Alex, Mr. Jimmy, Mrs. Bobbi and I spent the day judging.  Kaydence won 1st in her sparring division.  Tyler won 4th in his Red Belt division and Andi won 1st in her division.   Every year we look forward to attending the ITC.  For us, it’s like a Big family reunion as we get to see our CKD family from all over the world.  Remember, this event is NOT for Black Belts only … all ranks are invited to attend.  This year, we had 1 Purple Belt, 1 Blue Belt and 3 Red Belts from Dunamis Karate participate.   The event will be held again in July 2016.  Start planning now if you would like to join us!! Click here to see videos from the 2015 UFAF CKD ITC!

Aug. 14 – Back To School Party 6:00-9:00 Join us for this FREE Fun Night as we celebrate our students returning to school. Aug. 28 – Fight Night 6:00-7:00 $5.00 All Purple Belts and up who have sparring gear are invited to join us for this special fight night.  The cost is only $5.00.

Aug. 10 – Full Schedule Resumes … Classes Monday through Thursday Class Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Tiny Tigers 5:00 5:00 Private Lessons Available Jr. Beginner 5:30 4:00 5:30 4:00 By Appointment on Fridays Jr. Int. & Adv. 6:15 4:45 6:15 4:45 Special Events, Fun Nights, & Hyper Pro Training 5:30 5:30 Graduations Held Periodically Adults/Teens 6:15 6:15 on Fridays Printable Calendar Printable Newsletter  Sept. 4 – Private Lesson Marathon  This marks the ½ way point through our belt curriculum and a perfect time to get some one on one training to make sure you are ready for belt testing on Sept. 26th.  Private lessons with Mrs. Woods will be offered at a discounted rate on a first come, first serve basis.  Sign up today to reserve your spot. Facebook Twitter Website YouTube