December News and Calendar

The end of the year is almost here.  This is everything you need to know for the remainder of 2015 at Dunamis Karate!

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Dunamis Tee Instead of Gi - Dec 14-17

Dec. 14-17 students will be allowed to wear a Dunamis Karate tee instead of their gi tops.  Again - This is Dunamis Tees Only!  If you don't have on a Dunamis Karate tee then you will need your Gi!

Belt Graduation - Friday, 12/18  5:30 PM

This is the last belt graduation of 2015 and we want to finish with a bang!  We have some special things in the works so make your plans now to attend!

Belt Testing - Saturday, 12/12

Be sure to meet all requirements:
80% Class Attendance / Tuition payments up to date / Exam request form with high marks / Flag for Gold & Up / UFAF membership for Purple/White & Up 

Test Schedule:

Jr. Beginners  10:00 AM

Jr. Intermediate & Adult Beginner 11:00 AM

Jr. & Adult Advanced 1:00 PM

Belt Graduation - Friday, 12/18  5:30 PM

This is the last belt graduation of 2015 and we want to finish with a bang!  We have some special things in the works so make your plans now to attend!

Christmas Sale - Nov 16-19

Our annual Christmas Sale starts Monday, 11/16 and lasts until Thursday, 11/19.  The sale will be held during regular business hours.  

Here is a pre-view of some deals you can expect. 

Sparring Gear Package

Package includes: Helmet with Face Shield, Gloves, Boots, Shin Guard, Mouth Guard, Mouth Guard Case, & Mesh Bag

Regular Price: $218 - $238

Special Christmas Sale Price:$160 - $175

Weapon Package

Package includes: Nunchucks, Kamas, Bo Staff & Wooden Hyper Bokken - customized with your choice of colors!!

Regular Price:  $220

Special Christmas Sale Price:$170

Single weapons will also be available for those who don't need the whole package!

Special T-shirt / Hoodie Design

T-shirts available in Black, Charcoal Gray or Purple

Hoodies available in Black or Charcoal Gray

Special Christmas Sale Price:Tees  $18          Hoodies $30

Red and Blue Colored Uniforms

Regular Price $39.95

Special Christmas Sale Price: $32!!

This is the prefect to get an extra uniform to wear during class and a great way help you save the white gi for special events!

Other Special Deals:

All in stock merchandise (except white uniforms) will be 20% off!

Get discounts on Private Lesson Packages - save 15% - 25%!

Save on 5% - 10% on tuition when paying 6-12 months in full.

We also have a limited supply of some new Hyper Tees ... Get them while they last and save 20%!!

If you haven't already picked up a copy of the Christmas Catalog, be sure to get one while supplies last.  Catalog orders must be placed this week to ensure delivery by Christmas!

November 2015 Newsletter

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Dunamis Karate News November 2015 This year is flying by and before we know it 2016 will be here.  As we approach the year end, be sure to mark your calendars with these upcoming events and watch our Facebook page for updates.  Also, if you are not enrolled in our text service, you should do so ASAP! Printable Calendar  Printable Newsletter  November 1  BACK TO FULL UNIFORMS                        Now that summer is officially over, that means it’s time to end the summer uniforms. Full uniforms will now be required in all classes until next summer! FREE Family Movie Night - Nov. 13 Kids movie - "HOME"  5:30-7:00 Teen Move - "HERE COMES THE BOOM" 7:00-9:00 DUNAMIS KARATE CHRISTMAS SALE  NOVEMBER 16-19!!

Bring Your Gear to Class Nov. 9-12 & 16-19 Private Lesson Marathon Nov. 20 & Dec. 4 Belt Testing Saturday, Dec. 12 Check Requirements!

Nov. 9-12 & 16-19   BRING YOUR SPARRING GEAR             Intermediate/Advanced students of all ages will need to bring their sparring gear during these weeks.  We will be working on various fighting techniques for belt testing and drills to start preparing for the Feb. 2016 Goodwill Tournament in Beaufort! Nov. 13          FREE MOVIE NIGHT             5:30-7:00       Kids movie “HOME”             7:00-9:00       Teen movie “HERE COMES THE BOOM” Bring your own popcorn and re-sealable drink – it must have a lid that can close tightly to prevent spills!  We will lounge on the mat for the movies, so bring blankets, pillows, etc to get comfortable! Nov. 16-19     CHRISTMAS SALE                  SAVE on special items for the martial artist in your life.  Discounts will be available on uniforms, weapons, t-shirts and MORE.  This week ONLY! Nov. 20          PRIVATE LESSON MARATHON     3:00-6:00 PM             One on one lessons are unbelievably helpful, especially to students of intermediate/advanced rank.  It’s a great way to brush up on your skills before belt testing and get a list of things to work on and improve before your evaluation.  You don’t want to miss this chance to get your lessons at a discounted rate!  Space is limited for these ½ hour lessons with Mrs. Woods.  Sign up today for a spot between 3-6 PM to reserve your spot! Dec. 4             PRIVATE LESSON MARATHON     3:00–6:00 PM             Last chance to get some one on one help before belt testing on Dec. 12.  ½ hour private lessons with Mrs. Woods are only $25 each.  Sign up to reserve your spot! Dec. 12           BELT TESTING             The last test of the year will definitely be our biggest of the year.  Be sure to check the test requirements to make sure you don’t miss anything!             TEST REQUIREMENTS:  - 80% class attendance                               - Tuition payments up to date  - Exam request form with high marks      - Clean white uniform  - Flag patch for Gold Belts & up                  - UFAF membership for Purple/White & up             TEST SCHEDULE Jr. Beginners 10:00 AM                    Jr. Intermediate & Adult Beginners            11:00 AM Jr & Adult Advanced  1:00 PM Dec. 18           BELT GRADUATION            5:30 PM             Let’s finish the year with a BANG.  All students will put on a Christmas themed performance then each will be presented with his/her new rank.  Invite your family and friends to join us for this night of celebration!

October News

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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!