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Dunamis Karate News - October 2015 We have lots of things going on in October … Mark your calendars now and don’t miss any of the action! Belt Graduation     Gopher Hill Festival     Bull Defense Workshops Bring a Friend Week     Regional Black Belt Test     Kick-R-Treat Party Good Bye T-shirts  Printable Calendar Printable Newsletter Watch our 2014 Gopher Hill performance ... I think this year's show will definitely top what we did last year!

Belt Graduation Friday, 10/2  5:30 PM Invite your family and friends to join us as we celebrate with each of our students who recently tested and earned new ranks.  Each class level will perform a short demo then we will award the students their new ranks.  (Note this is also the night of the Gopher Hill street dance.  You are welcome to leave your car in our parking lot anytime throughout the weekend and walk over to Main Street to share in the festival fun if interested.) Bring a Friend Week Oct. 5-8 Bring a friend to class with you and both of you will get a special prize! This Week Only!! We Perform Saturday 10/3 at 12:30 PM Once again, our school has been asked to be part of the entertainment for the Gopher Hill Festival.  We will perform at 12:30 right at the stage on Main Street.  Our normal routine is to park at the school and walk to Jacob Smart Blvd. to watch the parade.  After the parade, we walk back to the school, change clothes and practice for our show.  About 12:15, we will walk from Dunamis to Main St.  After our performance, we will walk back and everyone is dismissed.   Wear SNEAKERS - white pants (black for black belts) and our new tees! Thurs. 10/29 Last Day to Wear T-shirts Back to FULL Gi Starting Nov. 1st Register Now Bully Defense Workshops Sat. Oct. 10th 160,000 kids don’t go to school every day due to bullying.  1 in 4 children are bullied. During these free workshops, you will learn how to deal with verbal bullying, cyber bullying, social and emotional bullying and physical bullying.  You will have fun with friends while learning self defense skills against the most common attacks. We have 3 times to choose from:  10:00-11:30, 11:30-1:00, 1:00-2:30.  Space is limited to 20 people per class so register online to reserve your spot ASAP! Register Now

October 23-24 - Regional Event Twice a year, in April and October, UFAF holds Black Belt testing throughout the regions.  For us in Region 7, this test cycle will be held at McCleary’s Premier Martial Arts in Powder Springs, GA (Atlanta area).  There will be FREE seminars for all ages/ranks of UFAF members and the tests are free to watch.  Watch for more details to be released as the time of the event nears. Not a UFAF member yet - Click here to enroll!  (Students who are Purple/White and higher are required to have active UFAF membership to belt test!) Friday, Oct. 30  6:00-8:00  $5.00 Every year students look forward to our annual Kick-R-Treat party.  This year we will have a bouncy house, inside (and maybe outside) games, pizza, and plenty of fun!   The cost is only $5.00 per person and you will get 2 slices of pizza, chips & a drink.  (Additional slices can be purchased for $1.)  You are welcome to wear “NON SCARY” costumes, but it is not required!

Belt Testing 9/26

Saturday, Sept. 26 Belt Testing

Requirements:
- 80% Class Attendance
- Tuition payments up to date
- Exam Request form with high marks (nothing lower than a 2)
- Clean White Uniform
- Flag Patch for Gold and Up
- UFAF Membership for Purple/White and Up

Be sure to turn in your Exam Request form and test fee by Thursday to avoid the $10 late fee!

Test Schedule:
Jr. Beginners   10:45
Jr. and Adult Intermediate   12:30
Jr. and Adult Advanced     2:30

Oct. 2^nd 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!

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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