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MARCH 2010 NEWSLETTER

BELT TESTING/GRADUATION
Eligible students who will be testing and graduating to their next ranks will soon be given a testing packet with a time slot. Please have your child memorize their student creed. Graduation will be on Saturday, March 27th.

ACADEMY ANNUAL PICTURE DAY
Sign up sheets will soon be out for our annual picture day for specific times. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your child take professional martial arts pictures. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 20th.

CLASSES REOPENED
The Monday and Wednesday 6:40 pm classes have been reopened. This class is for ages 10-14 years.

ACADEMY OPEN THURS MARCH 4TH AND FRI MARCH 5TH
Please disregard the February newsletter which stated that the academy would be closed on the above listed dates. Regular classes will be held.

NEW CAGE FITNESS MMA WORKOUT
Our new Cage Fitness classes will begin Tuesday, March 1st and will replace the cardio kickboxing classes. We are excited to implement one of the most well rounded workouts around, all in just 30 minutes! Cage Fitness is a complete fitness system for men and women based on the structure of a championship MMA bout. What this means is that Cage Fitness will give you a total body workout over five, 5 minute rounds. 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 fitness goals. For more information and a to view a sample workout, please visit www.cagefitness.com. FREE TO ALL PARENTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH. (Must RSVP to try classes since class size is limited).

NEW CAGE FITNESS CLASS TIMES:
TUES AND THURS: 640pm-710pm and 715pm-745 pm
SATURDAYS: 8-8:30am and 835am-905am

NEW MOMS AND TOTS TODDLER PROGRAM
A new trial Moms and Tots toddler program (for ages 2 yrs-3 yrs) has begun! The class is on Mondays at 9:30 am.  This is an exciting new program which focuses on the development of motor skills, social skills, a stronger parent-child bond, and life skills such as patience, good manners and focus. Children have a chance to make new friends and learn how to learn in a safe, playful environment. This class also prepares the child to enter our 3-4 year old martial arts program.  Parent and child are in the class together!

FREE BULLY BUSTER/CHILD SAFETY SEMINAR
Children of every age are vulnerable to the risk of bullies. Experts tell us at least 1 in 2 children will be bullied at school, on the walk home, at a park or other outings. In a recent survey of middle and high school students, more than 75% surveyed said they have been bullied. More than 160,000 American students miss class every school day due to fear of physical harm. There are over 250,000 child abductions in this country every year. This means that nearly 685 children are taken every single day. Nearly 29 children are abducted every single hour in this country. Every single hour, 24 hours a day. Please RSVP for Friday, March 19th from 6:30pm-8pm.  PARENTS AND CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

SPARRING WEEK
Sparring week will be the week March 15-18. Please remember to bring complete sparring gear, including wearing the full uniform. STUDENTS WITHOUT SAFETY EQUIPMENT OR INCOMPLETE SAFETY EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SPARRING AND WILL PARTICIPATE IN A REGULAR CLASS.