Belt Testing Belt Stripe Schedule Closures

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1 SMA Newsletter June 2017 Belt Testing Belt Stripe Schedule Closures [1]

2 Newsletter Contents Studio News Student of the Month 4, 5 This Month Meet Your Instructors This Month s Form Tape Stripe Schedule 6 Belt Testing 7 Kid s Zone 8 Contact Us 9 Kartik Patri This month, our staff would like to recognize Kartik for being a great role model in classes. He is a recent addition to our beginner s group, but his hard work is quickly bringing him to the top of the class! Have Feedback? Please share your thoughts with us! Review a specific class, tell us what we can improve, or share new ideas. Contact: sma@silvamartialarts.com [2]

3 June 2017 M T W Th F Sat Science Camp Begins! Studio closed on highlighted days free guest night Closed (All Staff at Wedding) Belt Testing (July 8th) Important Dates June 12 Mr. Hurst s Science Camp (begins this week) June 30th Entire staff at wedding (studio closed) Upcoming Dates July 8 Belt Testing [3]

4 O Jang Taegeuk #5 Meaning: SEON/Wind This form holds one of the most important concepts for the advancing martial artist. Wind can be a gentle breeze, yet as it grows in intensity it gains power and destructive force until it destroys everything in its path. The true martial artist can harness this paradoxical strength and weakness. The more powerful we become through our Taekwondo training, the more peaceful and calm we should become. This is the essence of the Tao - the Way. Tournament Schedule Santa Cruz Open SMA not attending American Open SMA not attending Tiger Claw Open San Jose, May 20 Bay Area Open Saratoga, Sep 3 Silicon Valley Open San Jose, Sep?? [4]

5 Extra Help Did you know? Instructors normally arrive up to 20 minutes before class starts. This is an excellent time to get some extra help! Come in early to practice on the mats on your own, or ask an instructor to review your techniques with you. You can even have an instructor pre test you to see if you might be ready for a stripe! *You can also try asking an instructor if they have a few minutes after class for some extra help. Meet Your Instructors Ms. Gaby certified 2nd Dan Black Belt. I joined TKD in Before my first class I was terrified, and after I was exhausted!! As my ability to participate increased (without feeling like passing out), I fell more and more in love with TKD; and with the discipline,strength, coordination, and general ability to defend myself. I also realized how good it was for my health (minus the bruises) and my selfperception. Not many people my age get to do what I do. I also found the support and care of the TKD family which was a huge unexpected bonus of joining Silva Martial Arts. I really enjoy working with my classmates and watching the progress made. It is very exciting!" Gaby now proudly holds her black belt in TKD as well as a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. She likes to joke: I still cannot catch or throw a dodge ball... but I make great cookies! Teaching Schedule M T W Th F Sat Torres Brant Sanchez Torres Brant Hurst Brant Sanchez Hurst Azevedo Brant Sanchez Hurst/Torres *subject to change [5]

6 The Stripes The three stripes are: kicks forms one-steps/blocks Mr. Torres and Mr. Hurst test for stripes. We recommend that you pretest with an instructor to make sure you are ready! If you do not pass, we will try again after 2 weeks. Stripe Schedule What are tape stripes? Tape stripes are a system to help students and their instructors keep track of progress. To earn a stripe, you must show that you remember and can perform the required techniques without errors, or assistance. You must have all three prior to testing. How can I earn them? This calendar will show you: 1) When we focus on each stripe. These focuses will be worked on for at least a portion of the class. 2) When we are testing for a stripe (on the left) June M T W Th F Sat Red Test All this week Makeup Stripe Tests this week BELT TESTING July M T W Th F Sat Yellow Test All this week [6]

7 This Month Rate us on Yelp! It can be difficult to find the right studio to join, and not everyone has a friend who can help them decide which studio is best for their needs. Rate us on Yelp and tell everyone what you think about SMA! You might just help someone find their new passion. Color Belt Testing Sat July 8th Bring your friends and family to cheer as the Silva Team demonstrates our hard work, power, and determination! Please keep in mind that all testing times are tentative, and may change due to the number of students in the tests before you. Please arrive 15 minutes early, ready to begin. Share Photos! Testing group Test start time Tiny Tigers (ages 3-5) 10:00a Adults: All Levels and Sr Kids: Blue Red 10:45a Kids: White Green Sr 12:00p *All classes are cancelled on testing day. We love to see the photos and video that our student s families capture during testing. Please submit your photos to: hurst@silvamartialarts.com With your permission, they might even end up in our Newsletter or on Facebook! [7]

8 . The world record for breaking is 584 in less than a minute! abck santce sarrpnig wlhee ckki _ Belt Testing ANSWER: _ (Use the letters in the red circles!) June Tip It is very important to test when you are ready, and not rush through your belts. Training hard, and perfecting your basics gives you stronger skills to build on later. Very few people test every time from white to black belt. Most students miss a testing once in awhile, especially at the higher ranks. Try not to focus on testing for belts or stripes. Instead focus on perfecting your skills, and doing your absolute best! -Mr. Hurst [8]

9 Did you know? Each month, we share some awesome stuff in the newsletter that kids can check out too! - There s a bio for an instructor monthly, so that you can learn more about us. - Each month you can read about the meaning behind one of the forms. - You can also see our stripe schedule to find out when we ll be stripe testing, or covering the stripe that you need help with. Check it out! For content submission, advertising, questions & comments, Please contact us: torres@silvamartialarts.com hurst@silvamartialarts.com Newsletter written monthly by: Brian Hurst [9]