Christmas Sale Preview

Our Christmas Sale starts TOMORROW! View this email in your browser

Christmas Sale at Dunamis This Week Only ... Monday -Thursday This week only you will find huge discounts on stock items and be able to order special items for your loved ones at least 10% off most items. For a quick preview, click these links: Sparring Gear  Weapons  Uniforms and Equipment   Tees & Hoodies Membership Discounts/Private Lessons  In the excitement of the Christmas Sale, don't forget we have BELT TESTING this Saturday!!  Print your exam request form HERE and be sure to return it with your test fee by Thursday to avoid the late fee! Remember the test schedule for Saturday is as follows: Tiny Tigers  10:00 AM              Beginner Jrs.  10:45 AM Int. Jr. & Beg. Adults  12:30 PM          Advanced Jrs. & Int/Adv Adults  2:00 PM Facebook Twitter Website

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December 2014 Newsletter

December is here ... That means it's time for our annual Christmas Sale! View this email in your browser

Dunamis Karate News December 2014 As we move into December and the Christmas season, we want to make sure everyone is aware of what will be happening this month.  First, we will be having our annual Christmas Sale this week only.  All "in stock" items will be discounted and discounts may be available on some of the items on your karate Christmas wish list including new uniforms, weapons & more! Also, please note we will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holiday.  Download and print a copy of the December calendar HERE.   Find out all about December by reading below!

Our next Belt Testing will be Saturday, Dec. 6th        Make sure you have all the requirements met:  80% class attendance      Exam Request Form (for all under 15yrs - Download here) (Test forms are due by Thursday or a $10 late fee will be added.) Tuition payments up to date Clean white uniform           UFAF memberships for Purple Belts & Up (visit UFAF.org to register)   The test schedule will be as follows: Tiny Tigers  10:00 AM               Beginner Jrs.  10:45 AM Int. Jr. & Beg. Adults  12:30 PM           Advanced Jrs. & Int/Adv Adults  2:00 PM We will wrap up the year with a big belt graduation year end award celebration on Friday, Dec. 19th at 5:30 PM.  We invite all family and friends to join us! This event will end the year and we will be closed until January 5, 2015! Christmas Sale Monday through Thursday this week only - during regular class hours. Here are a few items for you to preview!   You don't want to miss it!!! Black & Gold and Black & Red uniforms on sale for $35 ... only during the Christmas Sale! SPARRING GEAR Save $30+ dollars when you order your new gear during our Christmas Sale!   Red, White & Blue $35 during the Christmas Sale Camo Uniforms also available!

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November Newsletter 2014

Dunamis Karate NEWS November 2014 The summer is officially gone and the weather is turning cooler.  With the change in seasons, we have a change in our uniform policy.  Summer uniforms (shorts/tees) will no longer be acceptable attire for class.  All students in ALL classes are now required to wear FULL UNIFORMS: Gi pants, Gi jacket and karate belts.  Please adhere to the school dress code! If you’d like to reserve your white uniform for official functions like belt tests and graduations, colored uniforms are available for purchase  Please visit the pro-shop and order your choice of RED, BLUE, or PINK uniform.  Purchases must be pain in full at the time of ordering. We will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27th in observance of Thanksgiving. Dowloadable Links  Calendar  Newsletter

Would you like aPURPLE uniform?  We will be selling purple uniforms from Nov. 3rd to Nov. 13th.  You have only 10 days to get your orders in then this deal will be gone.  Order your uniform before Nov. 13th and you will also be invited to a special “PURPLE FUN NIGHT” on Friday, Nov. 21st from 6:00-8:00 PM.  This fun night will be FREE for everyone who orders a PURPLE uniform.  No one else will be allowed to attend! Private Lesson Marathon Once again we will be offering discounted prices on private lessons to help students sharpen their skills before the next belt test.   Friday, Nov. 14th is the only day the discounted prices will be available.  Sign up for your choice of time slot (3:00-5:00) for a one on one lesson with Mrs. Woods ($25 1/2 Hour) or Miss Andi ($15 1/2 Hour).  See Mrs. Woods to sign up! Christmas Sale - Dec. 1st through 4th        Be sure to browse through our martial arts Christmas catalog to find special deals for the martial artist in your life.  In addition to ordering merchandise, you will find deals on all in stock merchandise and you’ll have an opportunity to purchase sparring gear, weapons and other items at discounted rates.  The sale will last Dec. 1-4 only!!!

Our next Belt Testing will be Saturday, Dec. 6th         Make sure you have all the requirements met:  80% class attendance       Exam Request Form (for all under 15yrs - Download here)   Tuition payments up to date Clean white uniform           UFAF memberships for Purple Belts & Up (visit UFAF.org to register) The test schedule will be as follows: Tiny Tigers  10:00 AM               Beginner Jrs.  10:45 AM Int. Jr. & Beg. Adults  12:30 PM           Advanced Jrs. & Int/Adv Adults  2:00 PM Facebook Twitter Website

Kick-R-Treat

Thursday, Oct. 26  6:00 - 8:00 PM

What to bring??

We need each family to bring one bag of candy ...  We will mix it all together and divide it into individual bags for everyone to take home.

Tiny Tigers - Bring large bag of chips

Juniors - Bring 8 pack of 12oz bottled soda or bottled water (we need individual bottles ... no 2 liter bottles)

Adults/Teens - Bring desserts

We have LOTS of fun group games planned, so be ready for a good time!

October Newsletter

Congratulations And Thank You! Congratulations to everyone who recently received new ranks and thank you to all our students who worked so hard to make our Gopher Hill performance a success.   The video of our Gopher Hill performance is available online.   Printable Calendar            Printable Newsletter

Saturday, Oct. 11 Self Defense Workshops FREE Community Event    9:00 – 5:00  Classes for Ages 6 to Adult – Register online or sign up at the pro-shop.  Space is limited, so don’t delay!      Help us spread the word ... Invite your friends and family!  This may not be new information to our current students, but we still want you to come so you can welcome new people, lead by example, and help them learn these important skills. 160,000 kids don't go to school every day because of bullying. 1 in 4 children are bullied. 85% of the time there is no intervention.   WE CAN CHANGE THIS. Martial Arts reduces bullying. Join our team to end bullying.     Thursday, Oct. 30th   Kick-R-Treat   6:00-8:00         Join us for a night of fun group games, fellowship & food.  No classes will be held, but we invite all students and their families to join us.  Everyone is welcome to wear non-scary costumes if desired, but this is not required.   Dunamis Karate will provide hotdogs and we will be asking each class level to bring specific items to add to the party.  More information will be available soon.    Starting in November, FULL UNIFORMS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES – please adhere with this school dress code!  If you need an additional uniform or would like a colored uniform for everyday wear so you can save the white gi for formal events, please see Mrs. Woods Oct. 13-16       Bring a Friend Week           Everyone who brings a friend to class, this week only, will be entered into a drawing for some cool merchandise from the pro-shop. Oct. 17-18       Regional Seminars & Black Belt Test –Premier Martial Arts in North Augusta, SC          Seminars and tests are open and free to watch. Participation in the seminars is free to all UFAF members. (If you are not already a member of UFAF, visitwww.UFAF.org to register. The cost is only $50 per year.)  Dress code for the seminars is full traditional white uniforms, just like when we have belt tests here. Friday, Oct. 17th – Kids Seminars  5:00 PM   Ages 8-12 – Judo falls/rolls/throws with Master Alice McCleary. Ages 4-8 Karate focus drills with Master Lindy Woods Friday, Oct. 17th 6:30 PM 1st Degree Black Belt Test – Jared Scott from Dunamis will be one of 4 candidates testing for 1st Degree Chun Kuk Do Black Belt Saturday, Oct. 18th 9:30 AM 2nd Degree Black Belt Test Saturday, Oct. 18th Adult/Teen Seminars (& Red & Black Belt kids) 2:30 PM – Street Judo with Master Alice McCleary 3:15 PM – Up, Down & All Around – striking, take down & finish with Master Stephen Hammersley 4:00 PM – Defensive Fighting Strategies with Master Chuck Elias   Facebook Website YouTube Email

FREE Self Defense Workshops for Our Community - Saturday, Oct. 11th

We Need Your Help Saturday, Oct. 11th We are teaming up with Hyper Martial Arts and thousands of other martial arts schools to offer FREE Community Workshops to inspire a community of youth, teens and families who are educated, empathetic and motivated to end bullying in their lives ... a team who will stand up for themselves, their family and what they believe in. 160,000 kids don't go to school every day because of bullying. 1 in 4 children are bullied. 85% of the time there is no intervention.  Bullying is the #1 factor in youth suicide for kids ages 11-16.  WE CAN CHANGE THIS!  It's not about fighting - they will learn confidence and how to defend themselves while building relationships with others around them.  They will get better physically and mentally and be able to walk with confidence and not as victims.  We want you to help us reach our community!  Our FREE Workshops are this Saturday, Oct. 11th. How can YOU help? Share our Facebook event with your family and friends   EVENT Invite friends to attend the event Sign up for you/your kids to attend a seminar    SIGN UP Attend the event & assist in talking to other parents who may have questions about our program  Together we can make a difference! These seminars will not be NEW information for most of our students, especially those who attended classes during the summer, but we still want our students to attend!  We want them to be there to welcome new people, to lead by example, to demonstrate the skills they've already learned and show the confidence and respect that the program teaches. Saturday, Oct. 11th - We have FIVE different seminar times available - these are designed for ages 6 to adult!  Sign up online today to reserve your spot! Facebook Website Share Tweet Forward

Everything You Need To Know About Belt Graduation & Our Gopher Hill Performance

1.      Belt Graduation

a.       Friday Night - Arrive no later than 5:15 .... Graduation will start promptly at 5:30 PM

b.      Wear your Full White Uniform

c.       This will also serve as a practice run for our Gopher Hill performance, so everyone please try to attend!

d.      The show will last about ½ an hour then we will award the new belts to those who passed their belt tests and take a massive group picture.

e.       The Street Dance starts on Main Street at 8:00 PM so you’ll have time to eat and get a seat before the band starts.

2.      What to Wear

a.       White Gi Pants (Black Belts can wear black pants)

b.      Superhero T-shirt

c.       Karate belts are optional … some of you may want to show off your new ranks so wearing your belt is fine

d.      Sneakers - No flip flops or sandals!

3.      Where/When to Meet

a.       We will meet at Dunamis Karate around 11:30-11:45 to do a quick run through of our performance … one last practice before the show … Come Dressed and Ready to perform ... and bring your camera, video camera, tripod, iphone - be ready to record our show!

b.      At 12:15 we will walk together over to Main Street where we will perform at 12:30 

4.      Parking

a.       Certain streets will be blocked off just before and during the parade.  If you want to park in our parking lot, get there early … The parade begins at 10:00 AM.