Dunamis Karate News - Jan 2012

January 2012

It's hard to believe, but 2012 is here already! We've got some super exciting things in the works for this coming year.  We will have a new class schedule and some class changes going into effect on Monday, Jan. 16th.  We want to sit down with each one of you to discuss the upcoming schedule/class changes to make sure each family is getting the program and class times that will be most beneficial. As you return to class this week, be sure you make time to come in and talk to Lindy or Allison!!      Leadership Training Friday, Jan. 13th  5:00-6:30pm Do you want to be a part of our Dunamis Karate Leadership Team? Do you want to learn valuable skills that will help you be a leader, not only at karate, but in all areas of life? This class is for you!!  Register now for only $25. Are you a current member of the Leadership Team?  You can take this course as a refresher for only $10.  Remember, that each team member must attend a minimum of 2 leadership trainings per year! Kid Power Kick-A-Thon Sign up On Jan. 18-19 Kick-A-Thon on Feb. 3rd This fun 1 hour workshop teaches kids the fundamentals of being successful while incorporating physical fitness and self protection.   KICK OUT BAD HABITS - KICK IN GOOD THOUGHTS - KICK IN GOOD GRADES -   KICK IN FITNESS - AND..... KICK IN SUCCESS    Students write their goals on the Success Board and learn how to break through the board into success! Students begin getting donations 2 weeks before the seminar. The day of the seminar, the students turn in their donations and attend the 1-hour Kick-a-thon seminar at the school. Tournament Prep Class Nunchucks!! Saturday, Jan. 21st         10AM - 11AM      $10 The Goodwill Tournament in Beaufort will be held on Feb. 25th. This special Tournament prep class will help students learn a nunchuck form to use in the competition. The cost is only $10... you will need to have your own chucks! In this time of New Year's Resolutions, I will leave you with this simple quote from Roland Osborne: "You can tell how good you will become by how easy you give up!"  For all of you vowing to lose weight, get in shape, keep your room or house clean, get better grades, pay off debt, etc ... Whatever your resolution ... let's allow the world to see how good we're going to be in 2012 by NOT giving up! Sincerely, Lindy Woods DUNAMIS KARATE In This Issue Leadership Training Kick-a-Thon Tournament Prep Class Bring a Friend Week Make up Class   Bring a Friend Week   This week only, bring a friend to class with you for a chance to win a cool prize!!!   Make Up Class   Make up some class time you missed over the holidays ... Friday, Jan. 6th from 5:00 until 6:30pm. Open to all ages/ranks   Cage Fitness Kickoff Class Times: Monday, Jan. 16th 6:00 AM 8:30 AM 7:30 PM Tuesday, Jan. 17th 8:30 AM 6:15 PM Wednesday, Jan. 18th 6:00 AM 8:30 AM Thursday, Jan. 19th 8:30 AM 6:15 PM Friday, Jan. 20th 6:00 AM 8:30 AM Download Links    January Calendar January Newsletter January Homework

It's Official ... Dunamis Karate is now a Licensed Cage Fitness Facility! Cage Fitness uses a 5 round fitness system broken up into the following categories: Warm Up, Upper Body, Lower Body, Combo Round, Cool Down/Core. The best part about Cage Fitness™ is that it is designed to cater to people at all levels of fitness. An individual can customize their workout by adjusting their intensity level to best suit their personal Mixed Martial Arts fitness goals. Each 5 minute round incorporates both aerobic and anaerobic exercises that will help maximize not only burning fat but also gaining muscle. This system of training allows the participant to burn more calories while increasing ones metabolism. Classes will start January 16, 2012! What is the class schedule? Right now this is our class schedule.  It is subject to change as necessary by class demand. Mon - Wed - Fri     6:00 AM Mon - Wed - Fri     8:30 AM Mon                      7:30 PM Tue - Thur              6:30 PM Ready to get started? Click here to register online! Use the promotion code   "NewMe"   to save $20  $20 Off Get your first month plus a Cage Fitness Tee and Cage Fitness Gloves for only $79   Offer Expires: 12/16/11

Cage Fitness™ is a complete fitness system that is based on the structure of a championship mixed martial arts bout. What this means is that Cage Fitness™ will give you a total body workout over 5 - 5 minute rounds. The key elements that Cage Fitness™ focuses on are endurance, strength, power, and core.

December 2010

Dear Students,   It's hard to believe, but this year is almost over.  This is the last newsletter for the year 2011!  Although this month will be short due to the holidays, there are some important things happening - namely belt testing & graduation.  Be sure to read over the testing requirements so you'll be prepared on Dec. 14-15th. Also, you'll find the download links for the Dec. Personal Achievement Academy Homework, the Dec. Calendar and the Exam Request Forms at the bottom of this newsletter.     Belt Testing - Dec. 14 & 15         Remember the requirements: Gold Belts & Higher - Full white uniform with Dunamis Patch on right shoulder & Flag Patch on Left Shoulder  Purple White & Higher - Must wear full white uniform with Dunamis Patch on right shoulder, Flag patch on left shoulder and UFAF patch on left chest. Must be active UFAF members!     (If you are testing for Purple/Orange or higher, you MUST be a UFAF member.  Click here to register!    Let me know if you need assistance.) Test Fees ...  All Belt Test Fees (under Black Belt) are $20   This fee must be turned in with the Exam Request Form prior to belt testing or a $10 late fee will be added!   Exam Request Forms must be signed by Parents & School Teachers  ... click here to download!  If any students are behind in attendance, tuition payments or not behaving at home & school (less than a 2 on the form) they will not be eligible for promotion.   Belt Test Schedule Wednesday  December 14th 5:00 Tiny Tigers & Beginners Test 5:45 Intermediates Test Thursday  December 15th 3:30 Tiny Tigers Test 4:00 Beginners Test 5:00 Intermediates Test 6:30 Advanced Test 8:00 Adults Test   Belt Graduation Friday, Dec. 16th 5:30pm Family & Friends are invited to come and celebrate the success of our students as they receive their rank promotions on Friday, Dec. 16th at 5:30pm. All class levels will put on a short performance then the students will receive their new belt ranks. The graduation will last about an hour. Download Links   Homework Calendar Exam Request Form   In This Issue Belt Testing Test Schedule Belt Graduation Movie Night   Movie Night - Friday, Dec. 16th Following belt graduation we invite families to stay and watch a movie with us.   Bring blankets & pillows and be ready to lounge on the mat watching the movie. Bring your own popcorn/snacks and drinks WITH A LID! (We ask that parents not leave small children unattended during this time.) What movie will be watch?  At this moment in time, we are undecided ... we are open to suggestions!  Email Mrs. Woods   Krey Lee Update Many of you know our Jr. Black Belt, Krey Lee Lowther, had brain surgery just over 2 weeks ago to remove a section of malfunctioning arteries in his brain.  God protected him and he made it through the surgery with a complete success and never asked for pain meds as he recovered in the hospital.  He is recovering at home now with his family but it could be several more months before he is released to go back to "normal activity" and karate classes because his skull is still knitting back together.  Continue to lift Krey Lee, Faye and Krey Sr. in your prayers as they go through this recovery process together.

Thank you for your continued support of Dunamis Karate.    Sincerely,   Lindy Woods & Allison Bunton   DUNAMIS KARATE

Congratulations to the following students for advancing in rank:

Alex	Amy	Jr. Red/Black
Camren	Amy	Jr. Green
Julia	Barker	Jr. Purple/Orange
Keleigh	Bowers	Jr. Gold
Tristan	Branham	Purple
Tyler	Branham	Purple
Trent	Brantley	Jr. Gold
Jayden	Brooks	Jr. Gold
Camden	Brower	Jr. Gold
Anna Jean	Bunton	Jr. Gold
Tyrone	Chaneyfield	Jr. Gold
Aubrey	Davis	Tiny Tiger White/Gold
Laman	Dowling	Jr. Gold
Leana	Dowling	Jr. Gold
Skylar	Fennell	White Belt
Sharon	Garvin-White	Green
Caroline	Gonza	Jr. Gold
Karime	Guillen	Jr. Orange
Sonny	Halker	Jr. Orange/Blue
Larson	Harkins	Jr. Purple/White
Smith	Harkins	Tiny Tiger White/Blue
Eva	Hernandez	Jr. Gold
Jacob	Hicks	Jr. Gold
Nathan	Lord	Orange/Advanced
Faye	Lowther	Orange
Krey	Lowther	Orange
Krey Lee	Lowther	Jr. Black 1st Degree
Tyler	Maxey	Jr. Gold
Caroline	Mixson	Jr. Gold
Ian	Murphy	Jr. Purple/White
Lia	Murphy	Jr. Purple/White
Austin	O'Quinn	Jr. Purple
Collin	Owens	Jr. Orange
Jakhi	Pusha	Jr. Gold
Dustin	Scott	Jr. Orange
Jared	Scott	Jr. Blue/Green
Lucas	Scott	Tiny Tiger White/Red
Elana	Shuster	Jr. Orange
Noah	Weyandt	Jr. Purple
Jamarie	Wilcox	White Belt
Jim	Woods	Purple