A Message from Grand Master Lewis

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1 A Message from Grand Master Lewis Grand Master Hart Grand Master Lewis Grand Master French Master W 6th degree Master Wren 6th degree Master Dial 5th degree I can t believe January is already over. Where did January go? We welcomed another new student in January, so be sure to welcome her to our 5280 KAF family. Our new schedule started January 1st and is working well. We are offering more classes during the week, which gives our students more options, and those that need to SWAT are able to attend a class and also SWAT a class right before or right after their class. We had our Black Belt test on January 12th and 13th; everyone did a great job, and the board breaking was something to see. Our black belts did a great job showing their talents in board breaking, forms, sparring, and physical fitness. Many of our black belts, brown red belts, and high brown belts were progress checking toward their next level, while others earned their next belt. We had two conditional black belts earn their Certified 1st degree; due to injuries they were unable to test with their original prep-cycle team. Congratulations to Mia Ives and Brianna Calhoun. February starts with our Spirit Week beginning February 6th, so be sure to check the calendar so you are dressed properly. We will also be decorating bags for Valentines Day. Be sure to get a bag from the instructors, decorate it, and tape it to the mirrors in the front. Then everyone should bring treats to put in each bag. On February 14th, you should take your bag full of treats home with you. We will have our After School Program graduation, progress check, and spotlight week this month. Be sure you are practicing your messages of the month (both Module 5 and 6) so you can recite them at your progress check this month and your test in early March. If you are not able to recite them you will not pass. We are starting a new incentive reward program and need your help. A student from each class will be chosen by the instructors to receive a red star on their card for working the hardest during class. At graduation, the student with the most red stars will receive a gift card. That is where we need your help. We need donations of gift cards, remember your donation may be tax deductible. Be sure to thank your parents for supporting your efforts towards your ultimate goal of Black Belt Excellence! Grand Master Lewis We live by our black belt creed: modesty, courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control, and indomitable spirit.

2 5280 Karate Academy Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 martial arts studio with locations in Lakewood and Westminster, Colorado. As master black belts with years of training in their field, Grand Master Hart and Grand Master Lewis believe that one of the most effective paths to martial arts training goes through individual attention. At 5280 Karate Academy, their team of black belt and master-level instructors work with students one-on-one as they delve into training in a safe, noncompetitive environment. Tae kwon do and karate programs focus on building physical skills such as basic striking technique and self-defense as well as mental discipline and self-esteem. Once students become comfortable with the basics, coaches work with them to develop more personalized training programs designed to accommodate their individual fitness levels and goals. MISSION Our mission is to encourage children of all ages to develop their full creative potential through the martial arts Karate Academy Foundation strives, through the martial arts, to create a unique environment in which children of all ages (families), abilities, and experiences can feel free to imagine, create, and welcome the martial arts into their lives Karate Academy Foundation provides a professional work environment that is challenging, rewarding, creative, and respectful of ideas and individuals Karate Academy Foundation offers a place where people can learn the martial arts, meet new people, have fun, and feel comfortable. OBJECTIVE The objective of the charity is to relieve hardship and distress, and provide education for people in need, particularly children. A child s growth and development requires safety as well as loving and supportive relationships with parents, siblings, peers, teachers and others. Meet-a-Student Jasmine Heim Jasmine goes to Dunstan Middle School and is in the 7th grade. She is currently a Brown Red Belt and experienced her first Black Belt test in January. Jasmine is 12 years old and attends karate classes at least 4 times a week. She likes the forms that are taught in the classes, because of the different techniques that gives her the ability to defend herself in different situations. She gets nervous during testing so that is her least favorite part about karate. When asked if she has a favorite instructor, she stated, Miss Herner because she makes sure they get their curriculum. When not at karate, she likes to practice her curriculum at home and play outside with her dog and friends. Meet-an-Instructor Tyler Capolungo Tyler started karate in an after school program with Master Lewis in November of 2011 when he was in fifth grade. After graduating from the after school program, he joined 5280 Karate Academy immediately. He instantly loved it and eventually earned his certified 1st degree black belt even though he spent over a year off because of injuries. Tyler recently earned his conditional 2nd degree. He is currently in the 11th grade at Green Mountain High School. Tyler s very excited to be an instructor here and can t wait to see what the future holds. After School Program News: We are at Kiffin Elementary School, and all of the students are working hard toward graduation on February 10, They are learning kicks, punches, the Seven Magic Words, and the 4 Laws of Concentration.

3 Welcome New Students: Kayla Kennedy Congratulations: New Belt Ranks High Brown: Luis Perez Certified 1st Degree: Brianna Calhoun Mia Ives 1st Degree Black/Gold: Carson Bountry Natalie Currell Drennon Dowell DJ Ironshell Damian Springer Jamie Warburton 1st Degree Black/ Green: Braeden Adams Katherine Cannady Avery Grosh Steve Warburton 1st Degree Black/Brown: Kaylee Chuong Jasmine Sawyer February Birthdays: Stanislav Bogaychuk 02/02 Abiagal Huffman 02/07 Miss Herner 02/08 Miss Dempsey 02/18 Master French 02/19 Benjamin Morgan 02/19 Sasha Nelkin 02/23

4 Module 6 Starting January 29, 2018 February Curriculum Level 1: Level 2: Level 3: To-San Toi-Gye American Kickboxing 8-13 American Karate Set 5-8 Am Tae Kwon Do 5-8 Review all combos Leadership: Bokken Bokken Bokken Messages of the Month: **Need to be able to recite both at the test on March 19th** Module 6 (January March 19,2018) Positive Success As a winning black belt, I dwell on the rewards of success, not on the penalties of failure. I understand that life is a self-fulfilling prophecy I will get what I actively expect over the long run. Whatever I can do, or dream I can I will begin it. Boldness has Genius, Power, and Magic in it. Do or Do not there is no try I will not be intimidated by the negative reactions of others nor will I become mired in mediocrity. Module 5 (December 24, 2017 January 28, 2018) Positive Respect and Self-Control As a winning black belt, I understand that respect represents a sincere appreciation of the values and the rights of other people. I understand that in order to respect others, I must respect myself by avoiding habits and behaviors that are unhealthy or destructive. I must control my physical and mental state so that I will have the ability to maintain a relaxed alertness, thereby maximizing my ability to respond quickly and appropriately in any situation.

5 Black Belt Page Great job at the Black Belt test on January 12 13th New Curriculum: 1st Degree (and up) Yoo-Shin Granada Knife Defense (#1-5) 2nd Degree (and up) Se-Jong + Practical Application (no retaliation) Pinan-Shodan with Retractable Wand (the first Okinawan form, with a wand in hand, learn both hands) Wand Strikes (will need 16in retractable wand for this unit) 3rd Degree (and up) Se-Jong, done in a Round (will be explained) + Practical Application Create Grappling Curriculum Pinan-Shodan with Retractable Wand (the first Okinawan form, with a wand in hand, learn both hands) Wand Strikes (will need 16in retractable wand for this unit)

6 Help 5280 KAF at no cost to you! How does it work? Buy a gift card from 5280 Karate Academy Foundation for $5.00, there is $5.00 pre-loaded on the gift card. You must buy the gift card directly from 5280 Karate Academy Foundation, or we do not receive the credit. Before you do your normal shopping go to the customer service desk and load the gift card with whatever amount you will be spending or any other amount. Do your shopping and when it is time to pay, use the gift card. You can reload again and again. What can I use the card for? You may use the card for any purchases at King Soopers (with the exception of some services such as Western Union, money orders, lottery tickets, or other gift cards, etc.) You may also use the gift card at King Soopers or City Market Fuel Centers. How does 5280 Karate Academy Foundation earn money? Every time you reload the card, King Soopers add that amount to our reward account. Once the total in any give month reaches $5,000, 5280 Karate Academy Foundation gets a check for 5% of the total. It s that simple. If we don t hit $5,000 in that month, the balance rolls forward to the next month (s) and continues to accumulate until the balances reaches $5,000 in the month. How long is the card good for? The dollar amount on the card never expires. However, if your balance goes to zero and you don t reload it within 90 days, the card becomes inactive. You would then need to purchase a new card from 5280KAF. If you reload it after it is inactive, 5280KAF will not get credit for the reloads. What a great way to help your school at no cost to you, the initial $5.00 cost is already loaded to the card, you load the money to the card that you would spend at King Soopers, but instead of paying at checkout with cash, check or credit card, you use the gift card that you have already loaded with the amount you would be spending. Next time you are in the school be sure to ask for a card to get started.

7 Sponsors Page Thank you to all our Sponsors Karate Academy Foundation (5280KAF) is the only Martial Arts School in Colorado that has the Non-Profit 501(c)3 designation. 5280KAF strives to serve as many people as possible with the resources we have available every individual is important to our organization and we will not discriminate against anyone. By offering services that are concentrated on serving those less fortunate and addressing the greatest needs of our target community. We offer opportunities for the reduction of negative behaviors and activities amount today s youths through mentorship opportunities, athletic training, and character development. Supporting the development of mind, body, and soul, 5280KAF provides as many individuals as possible with a thorough foundation for future success. Platinum Sponsors: ($1,500.00) Gold Sponsors ($1,000) Kim Huebner Alissa McNealy Natasha Lewis Freeman Jesus Rodrigues Chipotle Silver Sponsors ($500.00) Jason Heim ARC Thrift Stores Complete Spectrum Financial Services, Inc. Jen Young Interested in sponsoring? Is your company interested in a Corporate Sponsorship? See our website or see Grand Master Lewis for details.

8 Important Dates February, 2018 Important Dates / Events: February 1, 2018 Make and Hang Candy Bags February 3, 2018 Instructor s Leadership Training 12:30 1:30 p.m. February 6, 2018 Backwards Day February 7, 2018 Tee Shirt Day February 8, 2018 Crazy Hair Day February 10, 2018 Ugly Sweater Day February 10, 2018 Kiffin after school graduation 1 p.m. February 12, 2018 Pajama Day February 13, 2018 Bronco s Day February 14, 2018 Take Candy Home February 19, 2018 Progress Check Be ready to recite Module 6 February 25, 2018 Spotlight Week Need to know both Module 5 and 6 March, 2018 Important Dates / Events March 4, 2018 March 11, 2018 March 19, 2018 March 22, 2018 March 24, 2018 March 31, 2018 Stripe Week Pre-exam Week Exam Day all levels 5 p.m. Sparring Test Graduation all levels 11:30 am SWAT Training low brown belts and up 12:30 pm 1:30 pm

9 Class Schedules Beginning January 1, Karate Academy Foundation Lakewood Class Schedules Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday As of Jan-Dec 2018 A A B B A & B A & B Basic Orientation White 4:00-4:45 pm 6:15-7:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 7:00-7:45 pm 11:00-11:45 am Little Ninjas' 4:00-4:45 pm 6:15-7:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 7:00-7:45 pm 11:00-11:45 am Team Reverence 4:30-7:30 pm Leadership (All Levels) 4:45-5:45 pm Level 1 4:45-5:30 pm 5:30-6:15 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 4:00-4:45 pm Level 1 11:00-11:45 am Level 2 5:30-6:15 pm 4:45-5:30 pm 5:00-6:00 pm Level 2 11:45-12:30 pm Level 3 6:15-7:00 pm 4:00-4:45 pm 5:00-6:00 pm Level 3 11:45-12:30 pm Black Belts 6:15-7:00 pm 4:00-4:45 pm 5:00-6:00 pm Okinawan Karate 1:30 3:30 pm Black Belt Conditionals 6:15-7:00 pm 4:00-4:45 pm 5:00-6:00 pm 2nd Degree & Up 3:30 4:30 pm Sparring 5:45-7:00 pm 5280 Karate Academy Foundation Westy Class Schedules Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday As of Jan-Dec 2018 A A B B A & B A & B Basic Orientation White 6:00 6:45 pm No class 6:00 6:45 pm 5:00 5:45 pm 5:00 5:45 pm No classes Level 1 5:00 6:00 pm No class 5:00 6:00 pm 6:00 7:00 pm 6:00 7:00 pm No classes Level 2 5:00 6:00 pm No class 5:00-6:00 pm 6:00 7:00 pm 6:00 7:00 pm No classes Level 3 7:00 8:00 pm No class 7:00 8:00 pm 7:00 8:00 pm Sparring No classes Black Belts 8:00 9:00 pm No class 8:00 9:00 pm 8:00 9:00 pm 7:00 9:00 pm No Classes