STRIPE TEST ADVANCEMENTS: Armando & Juan Pablo Vazquez, Kyle Bowe, Carlo Plaia, Ethan Green, Abby Wincott, Daniel Reyero, Alexia Parz, Laykin Williamson, Dion Durden Seth Kahl, Jorman Huber, Susana & Angela Cardenas, Lafaye & Marielle Floyd, Tylan Sampson, Cole Darbyshire, Daniel & Michael Woodard, Zachary Marino, Ajerrica & DeShaun White, Sherrice Smith, Dalton Davis, Jorg Mattern, Chase Compton, Abby Marler, Gauge Jacobsen, Adrianna &
Skyler Molina.

RANK TEST PROMOTIONS: Bradley Bloxsom (gold stripe white belt), Zane Howard, Naviathan Herpich (blue stripe white belt), William Croft (purple stripe white belt), Chelsea Moss (3rd level Michael Poynor (gold belt), Alexander Robinson (blue belt), Frankie Croft, Ernesto Andino, Alex Myers (orange belt/white stripe), Carson Whitaker (3rd level orange/white stripe), Anthony Lister (green belt/white stripe), Sarah Zorn (3rd level red belt), Sheena Mattern (brown belt/white stripe),
Bucky Jones (3rd level Black-brown belt): TAI CHI PROMOTION; Carrie Reneau (gold sash):

WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE PROMOTIONS; Patricia Bloxsom & Carrie Reneau (white belt).

NEW STUDENTS: New members enrolling are Gauge Jacobsen & Adrianna Molina (Lil’ Dragons), Skyler Molina (Karate Kids) & Michael Pepevnik (teen/adult). Stephanie Davis (Dalton’s mother) joined the Kick Boxing Self Defense class. Please help the new families with the attendance charts, test schedules, bulletin boards, class schedules, belts & class etiquette.

NEW BLACK BELT CLUB MEMBER: William Croft has recently joined the Black Belt Club. Great move, William!!!!!!!!!!

JULY BLACK BELT CLUB ACHIEVEMENTS: Patches earned by the Black Belt Club members, for July, were: Chase Compton (2 mile run), Franklin Croft (Religious activity & Bo level 1), Cole Darbyshire (1 mile run, Arnis level 1 & first aid), Dalton Davis (2 mile run), Aragon & Malachi Garro (personal safety), Bucky Jones (quality essay), Anthony Lister (Summer camp, Arnis level 2), Alex Myers (Determination essay, Arnis level 2), Alexia Parz (nutrition), Carson Whitaker (bowling, bo level 1) & Ben Worthy (creativity). Congratulations all BBC members on your achievements.
BLACK BELT TEST: The Black Belt Club test schedule is posted. The test will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 31. This is the opportunity for all Black Belt Club members to skip up to 2 ranks in their karate rank. Check the times and meet all requirements in red (the black ink requirements are reminders, not requirements). There are only 4 opportunities each year to skip your karate rank.

KUNG FU SEMINAR: The last Kung Fu seminar will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 12:45. It will teach you a Kung Fu form. We will review the different parts of the form first, before putting it all together. Pre-registration is $10 or pay at the door $12. It will count as 3 classes attended.

SEPTEMBER SEMINAR: The September seminar will be held on Saturday, Sep. 18 at 12:45, the day before the tournament. It will be taught by Bill Spivey Jr. and will cover tournament style sparring. It will be a FREE seminar & will last for 2 hours. Bring your sparring gear and plenty on energy. This seminar will count as 6 classes attended.

BLACK BELT TESTING: All Black Belts (who have qualified) will be tested on Saturday, September 14. Look for the testing schedule to be up after Aug. 23.

GRACIE GARAGE: We now have a certified Gracie Garage Ju Jitsu club. John Sammons is the club leader and will lead the class in Gracie Ju Jitsu training. Cost is a $5 donation per class to cover the cost of purchasing the material. A one time registration fee will be $19, but will be reduced to $5 if you purchase a judo or Ju Jitsu uniform. Times are Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM & Tuesdays nights at 8:20 PM. Gracie Ju Jitsu is the original Brazilian Ju Jitsu martial art that specializes in
Ground Fighting. The Gracie family also created the Ultimate Fighting hampionship.

LABOR DAY: We will be closed on Labor Day, Sep. 6. Have a great holiday!

SEPTEMBER TOURNAMENT: The Next tournament will be held on Sunday, Sep. 19 at the Ridge Manor Community Center. It will begin at 1 PM. Anyone, who want to help with the setup, please be there by 11 AM. Participation in this event is a requirement for all students who will be taking the October tests. The younger students will be divided up by skill level. All 7-under participates will receive participation medals. The entry forms, and entry fee of $19, must be submitted by Sep. 9. After Sep. 9, the entry fee will be $25. Special “Fall Fighters Classic” T-shirts can be ordered through Ms. Linda. The cost is $14. A sample of the T-shirt is on display, behind Ms. Linda’s desk. For more info, see Mr. Spivey.

TRADITIONAL KUMITE: This will be the extra sparring division. It could better be describe as “Self Defense” Sparring. Only the “reality” punches and kicks will be allowed. The only hand strikes allowed are rear hand punches to the head or body (no backfist or ridge hands). The only kicks allowed rear leg front or round kicks, spinning back kicks & and lead leg front and side kicks. This insures that only the “street effective” techniques are used. There is simply too much “tournament style” sparring going on, and not enough of the “street” self defense practiced.
Are you up for the challenge?

WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE: The Judo segment of the Women’s has just gotten started. The students are learning how to fall, basic & simple throws and easy chokes. It is not too late to sign up. Check out the discounts on the flyer for Spivey Karate students (75% off) and family members (50% off). The next 2 months theme will be how to use a knife, club and car keys in self defense. It will begin on Oct. 6. Women’s Self Defense classes are on Wednesdays at 7:20 PM. STANDUP JU JITSU: The next Combat Self Defense program will begin on Sep. 13. The 3 month
long course will cover “Standup” arm bars, take downs, wrist locks, and chokes. See the flyer.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH: The Student on the Month for July (left off the last newsletter) is Dion Durden. He is a shining example of what “paying attention, standing at attention, saying the creed, following direction, spirit, effort and attitude” is all about. The Student of the Month for August is Tylan Sampson. Ty has shown a great amount of improvement due to his enhanced efforts and concentration. Congratulations to Dion and Tylan!!!!

BIRTHDAYS: Birthdays for August (left off of the last newsletter) and September are: Jorman Huber (8/19), Peyton Anderson (9/6), Jacob Croft (8/26), William Croft (9/14), Victoria Dinning (9/29), Malachi Garro (8/20), Gauge Jacobsen (8/14), Paris Owens (9/29), Destany Owens (9/ 13), Makenzie Reed (8/4), Skyler Molina (9/4), Adrianna Molina (8/29), Amanda Sammons (8/5), Rebecca Sammons (8/20), Robert Anthony Thomas (9/18), Michael Woodard (8/3), Daniel Woodard
(8/6), Abby Wincott (8/16), Marielle Floyd (8/16).

CLASS PROMOTIONS: William Croft, Bradley Bloxsom, Kyle Bowe & Zane Howard have been promoted up to the Karate Kids classes.

CELL PHONES: Please take all cell phone conversations out of the school.

FOOD & DRINKS: Please do not bring in any food into the school. Also, no liquids with color, sugar or carbonation. This means no coffee, tea or sodas of any kind.

NOISE; Still too much noise going on, during the classes. Everyone must use “indoor voices.”

Distributed on Thursday, August 12, 2010