February 2017 Newsletter

February is FULL of action - Read on!

Dunamis Karate News February 2017 This month is packed with things you need to know, so read carefully and mark your calendars now so you don’t miss anything.  If you have questions about any of these upcoming things, let us know! The best way to stay in the loop is to subscribe to our REMIND text service. Ridgeland students can enroll here. Hampton students enroll here. Printable Calendar, Newsletter, Test Form, Goodwill Tournament Flyer & Registration Form

FREE Krav Maga Force Class Tue. 1/31  7:00 PM Ages 13 and up only Krav Maga Force is a no nonsense self defense system that you can learn today and be able to use tonight!  Come experience KMF for yourself … and feel free to bring a friend with you! Tee Shirt Week Feb. 6-9 For a $1 donation, students will be allowed to wear a t-shirt to class in place of the gi tops.  All money raised will go toward mission projects in Liberia, West Africa.  Hyper Fight Club & Pizza Night Friday, Feb. 10   6:00-7:30 PM   -  $10 Join us for this fun fight night followed up with 2 slices of pizza and some great fellowship. NOTE:  Sparring is apart of your belt requirements.   Intermediate students (Purple - Blue) are required to attend at least one fight night per test cycle.  Advanced students (Blue/Green - Black) are required to attend at least 2 fight nights per test cycle. Belt Testing HAMPTON 2/20 RIDGELAND 2/23-2/24             Test Requirements: Minimum of 80% class attendance Tuition payments up to date Test Form and Test Fee $20 turned in week prior to testing (After 2/16 there will be a $10 late fee) Flag & Dunamis Patch attached to uniform (Gold Belts & Higher) Active UFAF Membership with Patch on uniform (Purple Belts & Higher) Attend Fight Night (One for Purple-Blue and TWO for Blue/Green & Up) Goodwill Tournament February 25th Lady's Island Every year our students look forward to competing at the Goodwill Tournament and this year is no different.  It’s really your only chance to compete this close to home.  Students of all ages and ranks can compete in up to 3 events for just $45 and every competitor will receive a beautiful trophy.  There will even be special divisions for the Tiny Tiger age students.  Pre-register before Feb. 18 to get the $45 rate.  Registration forms available at the pro-shop. Hampton Fun Night Friday, Feb. 3rd   FREE Kids – Hyper Bully Defense 5:45 PM Adults – UFAF Krav Maga Force 6:30-7:30 PM  KMF Guest Day Tuesday, Feb. 7th  The KMF Student who brings the most guests to class on Tuesday, Feb. 7th will get a FREE KMF Tee! Tournament Prep Class Weapons  Friday, Feb. 17    6:00-7:00    $5.00 Do you want to compete with a weapon at the Goodwill Tournament? Do you want to just learn a weapon for fun? These classes are for you! We offer training with the Bo Staff or Nunchucks. Students may choose from either of these weapons! Tournament Prep Class Katas  Friday, Feb. 24    6:00-7:00    $5.00 Let's fine-tune your kata for the Goodwill Tournament.  This class is fore EVERYONE who plans to attend the Goodwill Tournament.  We will help you choose which form is the best fit for your competition and give you tips to impress the judges and increase your scores! Bring a Friend Week Feb. 27-March 2 Bring a Friend to Class with you this week only! PARENTS: We are having a MEMBERSHIP DRIVE… if you/your child brings a friend who enrolls by March 9, you will receive a $25 Gift Card!! This goes fore EVERY FRIEND who enrolls!  We will give you a $25 gift card for every friend who enrolls as a new student by March 9th.

Upcoming Events: Parent’s Night Out Nerf War 3/3 Ladies KMF Self Defense Course 3/4 Membership Drive ends 3/9 Hyper Fight Club & Pizza 3/10 Youth Black Belt Pre-Test 3/11 Next Belt Test 4/17 Hampton, 4/19-20 Ridgeland Regional Black Belt Test & Workouts in North Augusta, SC 4/21-4/22 Youth 1st Degree Black Belt Test 4/29

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Belt Testing is quickly approaching.

Belt Testing is quickly approaching.  

Hampton students will test on Monday 2/20.
Ridgeland students will test on Wednesday or Thursday, 2/22 or 2/23.

Don't wait until the last minute to check this list of requirements and make sure you/your child are eligible to test.

• Gold Belts & Up
1. Minimum of 80% class attendance
2. Tuition payments up to date
3. Test Form and Test Fee $20 (to be turned in the week prior to testing)
1. Download test form here.
4. Flag patch attached to left shoulder
5. Dunamis patch attached to right shoulder

• Purple Belts & Up
1. Minimum of 80% class attendance
2. Tuition payments up to date
3. Test Form and Test Fee $20 (to be turned in the week prior to testing)
1. Download test form here.
4. Flag patch attached to left shoulder
5. Dunamis patch attached to right shoulder
6. Active UFAF Membership
1. visit www.ufaf.org and register as a new member
7. UFAF patch attached to left chest
8. Attend at least one "Fight Night"
• Blue/Green & Up
1. Minimum of 80% class attendance
2. Tuition payments up to date
3. Test Form and Test Fee $20 (to be turned in the week prior to testing)
1. Download test form here.
4. Flag patch attached to left shoulder
5. Dunamis patch attached to right shoulder
6. Active UFAF Membership
1. visit www.ufaf.org and register as a new member
7. UFAF Patch attached to left chest
8. Attend at least TWO Fight Nights

January 2017 News

Happy New Year - Time to get back to training!

Dunamis Karate News January 2017 Happy New Year!   Now that the holidays are over, it’s time for us to get back to training.  Classes resume on January 2nd. We have numerous events happening in Jan & Feb so be sure to get them marked on your calendars ASAP so you don’t miss out on anything! Click HERE for a printable calendar & newsletter. BRING A FRIEND WEEK – January 9-12  Students ages 6 & Up (no tiny tigers, please) are invited to bring a friend to class with them for FREE … This week only!

FREE MOVIE NIGHT Hampton - Friday, Jan 13  6 PM Ridgeland - Friday, Jan 27 6 PM We invite the entire family to join us for a family movie night! Bring your own popcorn, snacks, & drinks with lids! Hyper Fight Club & Pizza Night Friday, January 20 and Friday, February 10th 6:00 - 7:30 PM $10 Join us for this fun fight night followed up with 2 slices of pizza and some great fellowship. Sparring is part of your belt requirements.  Intermediate students are required to attend at least one fight night per test cycle.  Advanced students are required to attend at least 2 fight nights per belt cycle. T-shirt Week January 16-19 and Feb. 6-19 For a $1 donation, students will be allowed to wear a t-shirt to class in place of the gi tops.  All money raised will go toward mission projects in Liberia, West Africa.   We are offering a new program at Dunamis Karate. UFAF Krav Maga Force ... a simple, realistic, easy to learn, and extremely efficient self-defense system.  You will learn it today and be able to use it tonight! We are offering a free class for Adults & Teens on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 7:00 PM.   The first official class will start Thursday, Feb.2nd at 7:00pm.  The one hour class will be held two times a week on Tues & Thurs nights at 7:00.

Get a glimpse of UFAF Krav Maga Force in action! HEADS UP – Goodwill Tournament will be Saturday, Feb. 25th.   This is open to students of ALL Ages and ALL Ranks!  During the month of February, we will hold several “Tournament Prep” classes to help students prepare for the competition.  Watch for more details!

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