WINTER 2019 Prep Cycle

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1 WINTER 2019 Prep Cycle Welcome to the Winter 2019 Black Belt Preparation Cycle! This program is going to be an experience for you with new challenges, training opportunities and mental, as well as physical landmarks that you have yet to be faced with at Ripple Effect Martial Arts. Mr. Hunter will be the Prep Cycle Director/Coordinator for the Winter The Wade family and Ms. Schnur will be leading your Fort Collins High-Brown Belt and Conditional prep cycle groups respectively, any questions you should have over the duration of the program should be directed to them and can be sent by to We are excited to take this journey with you and we look forward to helping you achieve an even greater level of success. This season requires intense dedication on your behalf and it is critical to remember that ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING. Black Belt is more than a physical achievement. Your instructors at Ripple Effect Martial Arts expect that you begin to embody the overall attitude and embrace the character attributes that we recite in the Black Belt Creed. Ultimately, our goal is to see you become strong leaders in the community and lead your life with integrity and perseverance. Make sure that you read this entire manual so that you thoroughly understand the expectations of your Black Belt instructors and the criteria by which you will be evaluated in April. Prep Cycle is intended to prepare you for the Spring Black Belt test, improve your martial arts technique, raise your level of performance, and strengthen your Black Belt character. Participation in Prep Cycle does not guarantee your next rank; if you exhibit a poor attitude, negative behavior, or do not give your best effort throughout prep cycle, you will not test and you may be asked to leave the program. If your attitude or behavior results in early dismissal from class or training between now and the Spring Black Belt test, you will be asked to wait until the next round of prep cycle to test. If, at any time, the instructors feel that a student is not ready for the Black Belt Test, we will postpone their test date as they address the needed skills to succeed in achieving their Black Belt goals. Your instructors are ALWAYS watching you and evaluating your performance. Do not give us a reason to dismiss you. Conditional Black Belts - White you have already completed your High Brown Belt prep cycle, it is expected that you continue a rigorous training schedule until you receive your Certified Black Belt. Your prep cycle will be an abbreviated version of the High Brown Belt prep cycle and it is expected that you fulfill the requirements outlined below before the Spring Black Belt Test. The calendar of Prep Cycle practices includes which practices are required for Conditional Black Belts. Prep Cycle Entrance Exam - All High Brown Belt and Conditional Black Belts are required to attend and pass the Prep Cycle Entrance Exam. The Entrance Exam will be Saturday January 5, 2019 at 2:30pm in Johnstown. There is NO makeup Exam. Prep Cycle Training Sessions The first Prep Cycle Training Session will take place on January 12, 2019 at 2:30pm in Johnstown. Weekly trainings will be divided into Conditioning/Physical Training and Curriculum. We will once again be utilizing a curriculum log called a Ticket to the Immersion. We will explain more about this ticket at your first practice. In essence, you must have each item on the ticket signed off in order to be eligible to test in April. Your Black Belt Instructors will test you for ticket items in Prep Cycle practice.

2 The conditioning portion of the class will be difficult. Come prepared with running gear and warm weather cloths, as a portion of the training will be outdoors. Parents, you are more than welcome to join your children for the outdoor runs. You will be provided with daily exercises to do at home, details must be logged in your Prep Cycle Notebook. We will make every effort to start practice and end practice on-time, however there may be times when we must stay late or come in early to meet our training objectives. We may even have to schedule additional days of training. This will be done at the instructor's discretion and your full cooperation and support are expected. The High Brown Belts are responsible for cleaning the school at the end of practices. This tradition reinforces humility, diligence, integrity, teamwork and pride in our school. The cleaning activities will start at the end of the scheduled practice time (ex. for practices ending at 5:30pm, cleaning will start at 5:30 pm) and students will be dismissed when all cleaning has been completed. Please note that the group will become more efficient at cleaning over time. Attendance Expectations - Both High Brown Belts and Conditional Black Belts may have no more than 5 excused absences to be eligible to test in April. It is encouraged to complete more than the required training hours. Absences will be considered unexcused if a student fails to contact the prep cycle coordinators within 24 hours of practice or if they arrive more than 5 minutes late to practice. If you have more than 2 unexcused absences, you will be excused from the Black Belt Preparation Cycle and moved to the next testing cycle. Prep Cycle candidates must attend at least one belt rank class per week and SWAT at least twice a week. You must keep track of belt rank classes and SWAT classes attended during prep cycle in your Prep Cycle Notebook. Prep cycle training sessions are not intended to be a substitution for your regular classes and your leadership in the school is expected. If you do not meet these requirements, you will not be allowed to test. 15 Commitments of conscious leadership - All prep cycle students will be required to read 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership and answer the questions assigned in your notebooks. Specific sections will be assigned per week and will be discussed as a group during training sessions. Prep Cycle Notebook - All prep cycle students are required to maintain a prep cycle notebook which must be brought to every training session. At a minimum, the following information needs to be contained in the prep cycle notebook: 1. Log of Prep Cycle training sessions attended 2. Log of belt rank classes attended (dates) 3. Log of SWAT classes attended (dates, class) 4. Prep Cycle Homework (dates, times and details of homework) 5. HERO project details Black Belt Essay and Leadership Project

3 High Brown Belts are required to submit an essay describing What Black Belt Means to Me. Plan to discuss trials you have overcome in your Black Belt journey, the lessons you have learned in this process and how you intend you apply what you ve learned in the future. Essays should be typed and formatted to be 750 words. Due by the prep cycle entrance exam on Saturday January 5 th, Conditional Black Belts are required to complete a leadership project and prepare a 3-5-minute slide presentation to be presented at the Black Belt Test in April. Leadership projects should reflect the practical application of the leadership skills gained through one s training at Ripple Effect Martial Arts. Community Service projects completed within the last year are eligible but must be well-documented and show an impact in the community. Submit your project for approval by a Black Belt Instructor. Slides due by Monday April 22, HERO project - All Prep Cycle students will be required to complete a servant leader project. The purpose of the HERO project is to direct candidates during their SWAT time in the school and further develop leadership skills. Candidates will identify one student in the school that may need additional help to pass their March belt test; this student will need to be a Purple belt or higher. A student should be selected no later than February stripe week, please inform your coordinator who you will be working with. Prep Cycle students are responsible for identifying a student and approaching the students family and set up a convenient time to review and practice their belt rank curriculum. It is recommended that you approach a student in one of the classes you regularly SWAT and plan to meet with him/her before or after class. Work with HERO s done outside of regular classes must be arranged with the front desk to ensure there is adequate space on the mat/back room. Details of your HERO project (practice times, struggles and challenges, and your HERO student s progress) are to be included in your Prep Cycle Notebook. Expectations of Teamwork - One of the goals we, as a Black Belt staff have of this Preparation Cycle is that you learn to work as a team. This chain will only be as strong as its weakest link. Work hard. Do your best and plan to help each other on this journey. Your team leaders Will Ferry (Longmont) and both Chico Pennington and Rebecca Clark in (Fort Collins) were selected by the Black Belt instructors for their exceptional attitude and encouragement at the Spring Black Belt test. They will work with the Wade Family and Mr. Hunter to coordinate and delegate large projects and tasks including cleaning the school. Equipment - Plan to bring all training equipment with you to EVERY class be ready for anything. If any piece of equipment is missing, you will be counted absent. 1. Uniform: REMA t-shirt, belt and pants. Full uniform (Black Belt Club or Leadership top, pants, and belt) is required for Entrance Exam and Mid Cycle Tests. 2. Running clothes: Considering the summer weather, dress accordingly. Bring running shoes (no clogs or converse-type shoes). 3. ALL Weapons: Bo staff, Nunchakus, Kali sticks, Kamas 4. ALL Sparring Gear: head, chest, hands, shin, feet, groin and mouthpiece 5. Water Bottle 6. Light snack for quick energy (no nuts)

4 7. Prep Cycle Notebook, pen/pencil Commitments of Conscious Leadership book Preparing for the Spring Black Belt Test The Spring Black Belt test will be held in the Fort Collins and Johnstown schools on April 26-28, Future Communication - A calendar of all practices can be found at This manual, as well as a training references will be posted on this site as well. Please check it regularly. While changes to the schedule will be posted online, last minute changes (which will be few) and reminders will be sent out via text message. Please submit the signed, bottom portion of this letter and below is a checklist to follow and stay on track as we journey through the next year of Prep Cycle. Task Due Date High-Brown Belts Condt l Black Belts Completed Read Manual ASAP x x Goal Setting Meeting ASAP x 40 Volunteer Hours Before test 20 Hours Logged x 60 SWAT Credits Before test 30 Hours logged x Turn in volunteer log Before test x x Read 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership x x Black Belt Essay Jan 5 th 2019 x Leadership Project April 22 nd 2019 Mid-Cycle Test March 8 th 2019 x Submit known Absences ASAP x Appropriate Sparring Pads x Good Running Shoes x

5 Task High-Brown Belts Condt l Black Belts modifications Push-ups V-sits Sit-ups Plank/Leg lifts Squats Jumping jacks Mountain climbers High Knees Kicks alternating Punches Leg lifts Superman s Side kick (balance) 100 seconds 110 seconds All Forms Gold-Hi Brown All Combinations Gold- High Brown Musical: Exodus Musical: Beethoven Bo-staff 1 Papu Haku Sho Nun Chuck 1 Kama 1 Kama 2 Kali Open and closed Bassai dai Bunkai (4 practical applications) Words of the Belt

6 Below is the Anticipated Schedule for Prep Cycle Practices. Please note that it is subject to change. Any changes made to schedule and or location of practices will be posted online and communicated through text message. It is encouraged for Conditional Black Belts to attend more than the required practices to insure they are prepared for the April Immersion weekend. Saturday January 5 th 2:30-5:30pm Saturday January 12 th pm Saturday January 19 th pm Prep-Cycle Entrance Exam Hi-Brown Belt Prep Cycle Thursday January 24 th 6-8pm FC students Longmont Saturday January 26 th pm Thursday 31 st 6-8pm FC Students Saturday February 2 nd pm Thursday February 7 th 6-8pm FC Students Saturday February 9 th pm Thursday February 14 th 6-8pm FC Students Saturday February 16 th pm

7 Thursday February 21 st 6-8pm FC Students Saturday February 23 rd pm Thursday February 28 th 6-8pm FC Students Saturday March 2 nd pm Friday March 8 th 6-9pm Saturday March 9 th pm Saturday March 16 th pm Hi-Brown Belt Prep Cycle Mid-Cycle Exam Thursday March 21 st 6-8pm FC Students Saturday March pm Thursday March 28 th 6-8pm FC students Saturday March 30 th pm Thursday April 4 th 6-8pm FC Students Saturday April 6 th pm

8 Thursday April 11 th 6-8pm FC Students Saturday April 13 th pm Thursday April 18 th 6-8pm High Brown Belt Prep Cycle FC Students Saturday April 20 th pm Friday April 26 th Black Belt Immersion Weekend

9 Student Name Please complete and return to Mr. Hunter or Ms. Schnur by Include any known absences on the back of this form Parent Name Best # for Messages Dates of Known Absences I have read and understand the expectations of Master Macy and the Instructors at Ripple Effect Martial Arts for the Winter 2019 Black Belt Preparation Cycle. I understand that my/my child s participation in Prep Cycle does not guarantee next rank and I am willing to accept the direction and instruction provided to me/my child in Prep Cycle. Parent Signature Date Student Signature Date