Dunamis Karate March 2020 Newsletter

Dunamis Karate News March 2020 First, let me congratulate all of the students who competed at the Goodwill Tournament last month.  You guys made us So Proud!  You were able to pull off an impromptu demo with only 10 minutes prep time and you did a great job!  And we heard lots of good things about your competition... how well you did, how respectful you were, what great sportsmanships you had!  Hearing all this made us super happy!  And to top it off, we won the GIANT 6' trophy because our school had the most people in attendance ... 26 students ... That is a record for us!  THANK YOU!!! Be sure to check our Facebook Page to see all the pics from the tournament! Now, we are already in the 3rd month of this new year.  Time is going by way too fast!  This month we have some new things happening and we will be preparing for upcoming Black Belt tests and getting our Booster Club members ready for the International Training Conference in July.  Read on to learn more! Printable Calendar  T-Shirt Weeks As the weather gets warmer, students begin to complain about the hot uniforms... but we don't allow karate tees until May.  To help ease their grief and help some orphans in Liberia, West Africa, we will have "T-SHIRT WEEK" twice this month. For a $1.00 donation each day, students can wear a tee instead of their gi tops!   March 9-12 and March 23-26 ONLY! Be Our Guest Parents Night Out Friday, March 20th   6:00 - 9:00 PM Get ready for our next Parent’s Night Out, one that is sure to enchant your kids' imagination … The Be Our Guest Parent’s Night Out! Get ready to train like Hercules, fly on a magic carpet like Aladdin, and help Rapunzel escape during this limited-time event! This "Be Our Guest Parent’s Night Out" will be one of our best yet! What makes our events different than anything else is the time and imagination we put into all the games. We also love active team games - for example, your kids will be carrying a team member on a blanket to help them learn to fly on a magic rug. With an interactive story told throughout the night and during the games, it is sure to be a magical event like no other. We want your kids to have so much fun that they’ll be talking about it for days! Register Now to Reserve Your Spot!  Hyper Fight Club Hampton - Friday, March 27th at 5:00 PM Ridgeland - Saturday, March 28th at 10:00 AM $5.00 - Pay through the app or bring cash Remember sparring is part of your belt requirements.  Purple Belts and up are required to spar at least once every 2 months (on average) in order to belt test. Students must have their own sparring gear.  If you need to purchase gear, please see Mrs. Woods or Mrs. Allison to get measured and get it ordered! Attention Dunamis Karate Booster Club Members Who Are Attending the ITC We have some very special ITC practices planned to help get you in shape physically, mentally and emotionally before the 2020 UFAF International Training Conference. We have several amazing guest instructors lined up to come and train with you in preparation for the ITC.  These special workouts will coincide with the Hyper Fight Club events, which have been moved to Saturday mornings starting this month. The first practice is scheduled for Saturday, March 28th starting with the Hyper Fight Club at 10:00 and continuing until at least 12:00 PM.  Mr. Crosby Broadwater III from UMAD in Augusta, GA will be the first guest instructor.   YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!! ITC Sponsored Booster Club Members will pay only $10 for both the Fight Club and the ITC practice. Non-sponsored booster club members will pay $15 for both events. Non-Members wanting to get some extra training can attend for $20 (with pre-approval). All practices will be held at the Ridgeland location due to mat size. These practices are designed for purple belts and up only! Regional Black Belt Test and Workouts April 10-11, 2020 Dunamis Karate is honored to host the next Region 7 Black Belt test and workouts coming in April.  On Friday, 4/10, we will have special kids workout for Beginners White - Blue Belts. The 2nd and up Black Belt test will start on Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. After lunch, we will have workouts for Kids Advanced Blue Belts and Up and All Adults/Teens. Here is the full schedule Friday     6:00 PM -  Beginner Kids White - Blue Belts Saturday 9:30 AM - Until  2nd and Up Black Belt Test Saturday 3:00 PM - Traditional Chuck Norris System training with Mr. Chuck Elias Saturday 4:00 PM - Sparring with Mrs. Alice McCleary Saturday 5:00 PM - UFAF Krav Maga Force with Mr. Stephen Hammersley The test and seminars are free to watch.  The workouts are Free to UFAF Members only.

Important Reminders

Friday, February 21st 5:00 PM Purple Belts and up, grab all your sparring gear and come ready to "rumble" as we prepare for the Goodwill Tournament ... and meet your belt test requirements at the same time! Register through the app or bring $5.00 cash!

Belt Testing Monday & Tuesday, February 24-25 During Class Test fee must by paid by Sunday, Feb. 23rd, or a $10 late fee will be added!!  Pay through the app and there is no need for paperwork.  Pay by cash or check and you will need to bring the printed exam request form. (see link below) Check the list below to make sure you meet ALL the requirements: Clean Well-Fitting White Uniform Minimum 80% class attendance Tuition payments must be up to date Test fee paid prior to test start date or a $10 late fee will be added (pay through the app and no paper test form is required.  Pay by cash or check and we will need this TEST FORM turned in as well!) Flag patch at Dunamis patch attached to uniform (Gold Belts & Up) Fight Night attendance (Purple Belts & Up) Active UFAF membership with UFAF patch on the left chest (Purple & Up) Test Schedule - Hampton Monday 4:30 - Intermediate Ranks (1/2 Hour Earlier than normal!!) Monday 5:30 - Advanced Ranks Monday 7:00 - Krav Maga Class as Usual Tuesday 5pm - Tiny Tigers Tuesday 5:30 - Beginner Ranks 1 Tuesday 6:15 - Beginner Ranks 2 Test Schedule - Ridgeland Monday 4:30 - Tiny Tigers 1 Monday 5:00 - Tiny Tigers 2 Monday 5:30 - Beginner Ranks Monday 6:15 - Intermediate Ranks  Monday 7:00 - Advanced Ranks Tuesday 5:00 - Red and Black Belt - Black Belt Test Prep Class Tuesday 6:15 - Adult/Teen Ranks Test Tuesday 7:00 - Krav Maga Class As Usual  ALL Belts will be awarded on THURSDAY, February 27th We invite all family and friends to come and help celebrate our students' success on Wednesday, December 18th.  Be sure to bring your cameras because each class level will give a short performance and receive their new belts. See the schedule below. Belt Graduation Thursday, 2/27 All Tiny Tigers 5:00 Beginners 5:30 Intermediate & Advanced: 6:00

February 2020 Newsletter

Dunamis Karate News February 2020 UNBELIEVABLE, but one month is already gone in this new year and we are moving full speed ahead into our 2nd month.  We have some big things happening this month including another belt testing so read on to make sure you don't miss anything! Printable Calendar  T-Shirt Week - February 10-13 For a $1 Daily Donation, students can wear a t-shirt to class in place of their gi tops.  All money raised will go to mission work in Liberia, West Africa!  Where will you go on your Valentine's Day date?? Wherever you decide, we will be here to entertain the kids with 3 hours of non-stop Sonic themed fun!   Super Speed Racers Parents Night Out Space is Limited! Register now to reserve your spot! Hampton - http://bit.ly/ssrpnoh Ridgeland - http://bit.ly/ssspnor Friday, February 21st 5:00 PM Purple Belts and up, grab all your sparring gear and come ready to "rumble" as we prepare for the Goodwill Tournament ... and meet your belt test requirements at the same time! Register through the app or bring $5.00 cash!   Belt Testing Monday & Tuesday, February 24-25 During Class Test fee must by paid by Sunday, Feb. 23rd, or a $10 late fee will be added!!  Pay through the app and there is no need for paperwork.  Pay by cash or check and you will need to bring the printed exam request form. (see link below) Check the list below to make sure you meet ALL the requirements: Clean Well-Fitting White Uniform Minimum 80% class attendance Tuition payments must be up to date Test fee paid prior to test start date or a $10 late fee will be added (pay through the app and no paper test form is required.  Pay by cash or check and we will need this TEST FORM turned in as well!) Flag patch at Dunamis patch attached to uniform (Gold Belts & Up) Fight Night attendance (Purple Belts & Up) Active UFAF membership with UFAF patch on the left chest (Purple & Up) Belt Graduation Thursday, 2/27 All Tiny Tigers 5:00 Beginners 5:30 Intermediate & Advanced: 6:00   ALL Belts will be awarded on THURSDAY, February 27th We invite all family and friends to come and help celebrate our students' success on Wednesday, December 18th.  Be sure to bring your cameras because each class level will give a short performance and receive their new belts. See the schedule below.   Goodwill Practice Tournament Friday, Feb. 29 .  5:00 PM We will hold our final tournament prep class on Friday, Feb. 28th. During this practice tournament students will practice the lineup, bow in, and practice their forms and weapons katas.  This final class will make sure students know what to expect at the Goodwill Tournament so they will be prepared to perform and represent our school with confidence! The cost is only $5.  You can register through the app or bring $5.00 cash!  REMEMBER - The deadline for the Goodwill Early Bird registration is Feb. 23rd!  Saturday, February 29th At the Beaufort High School Gym on Lady's Island Register by February 23rd to save $$ Register through the app to keep things simple.  If you prefer, you can visit the website, print the registration form, then mail it in with a cashier's check or money order.  But do it before 2/23!!! BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERS March 2nd is the Deadline for you to decide if you will join us in Las Vegas for the 2020 UFAF International Training Conference and Mr. Norris' 80 Years Young celebration. We must have your decision by Monday, March 2nd!  NOTE:  All members who decide to attend the ITC as "sponsored" students of the Dunamis Karate Booster Club will be required to attend all seminars and compete in at least 2 events in the World Championship ... Forms, Weapons, Sparring or Jiu-Jitsu. Members who commit to attending the ITC will be provided extra training opportunities to help prepare them for the event and the competition.  The first ITC Prep Training will be held on Saturday, March 28th at 11:00 AM in the Ridgeland school. Mr. Crosby Broadwater from Augusta, GA will be our special guest instructor.  We will hold more training events on at least a monthly basis.   We've got our own Customized Dunamis Karate App!  Download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store!

Dunamis Karate News January 2020 Happy New Year!!   We hope each of you have enjoyed your holiday break.  We used the time to plan and prepare for this new year to make sure our students get the best training possible!  Read on to find out what's in store! Printable Calendar 💥 This event will fill up in less than 12 parsecs💥 Are your kids ready to train like Jedi Masters? At our Rise of the Sabers Parents Night Out, your kids will learn to unleash the powers of the force, wield sabers like a pro, and defeat the evil empire - and they’ll get all of it done before bedtime!  And each child who registers will receive a light-up saber to keep!  We have only 20 spots available for this event and it is super easy to get started. Follow the steps below 👇 … 1. CLICK HERE to register your child and their friends for our out-of-this-world event! 2. Figure out how you're going to spend your 3 hours on a Friday night. Yep, only 2 steps. Told you it was easy! See you at our Rise of the Sabers Parents Night Out on Friday, January 17th!  Friday, January 24th  5:00 PM Grab all your sparring gear and join us as we "kick-off" the new year with our first Hyper Fight Club event.  This one hour training will include fun drills, fitness and sparring... and it's perfect to help our students get ready for the GOODWILL TOURNAMENT coming up in February! The cost is only $5.00.  Pay through the app or bring $5 cash! Purple Belts & Up  Goodwill Tournament February 29, 2020 Each year we look forward to participating in the Goodwill Tournament held at the Beaufort High School gymnasium.  It is a friendly, safe, fun tournament that is run by Mr. Chuck Elias from Club Karate, who is Mrs. Woods' instructor. The tournament is great for students of ALL ages and ranks - even the little Tiny Tigers!  It's great because the divisions will be broken into smaller groups so each person has a greater chance of placing. All students who participate will receive a plaque or trophy and ribbons are awarded for the top 3 or 4 places in each division. We will start having some "tournament prep classes" this month to help students be prepared to compete! The school who brings the most students will win a HUGE trophy and this year WE WANT TO WIN, so please join us in Beaufort on Feb. 29th! More info coming soon!  Tournament Prep Bo Class Friday, January 24th 6:00 - 7:30   $10  Get ready for weapons competition at the Goodwill Tournament in February with this special Bo Class.  We will teach a beginner form, for those who have never used a bo staff, and we will review with our Black Belt Club and Masters Club members the forms that they learned back in August. (Students should have their own bo staff for attending this class!) This class will be held at both locations. Click HERE to register or use the "EVENTS" tab on the app!! Tournament Prep Forms & Weapons Practice Friday, January 31st 5:00 - 6:00 PM   $5 Get ready for competition at the Goodwill Tournament in February with this special practice class.  Students will have time to work on their forms and weapons for competition and receive valuable feedback from our instructors. Click HERE to register or use the EVENTS tab on the app. This is not a class where we will TEACH a form or weapon.  It is simply a time to practice and get extra help from our instructor team.