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Essential Martial Arts closes when Guilford County Schools close for inclement weather. We follow this policy for up to three consecutive days. After that we will take it on a day by day basis. To check if we are closed, call the office voice mail at 282-3000. |
| Competition Team Outstanding in Clemmons, NC |
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The EMA competition team, AKA TEAM EDGE, competed in the Metro Martial Arts Tournament on Jan. 16th with all EMA members receiving medals.
Congratulations:
Kendal Clark, Morgan Carson, John Beck, Sarah Kusnitz, Nolan Cook, Chris Duong, Chris Martin, Jeremy Kent, Taylor Thurman, Zackariah Wynn and Carmen Grant.
Special Thanks to Mr. Gasperson for coordinating TEAM EDGE!
Interested in joining Team Edge? As long as you are at least a 12 month member, you are eligible. Team Edge meets the first Saturday of each month in Greensboro. Email us for details. |
| Master Hendrix News |
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Nov. 2009 Master Hendrix was promoted to Lakan Balck Belt in Philippine Combatives by system Founder Julius Melegrito in Omaha.
Dec. 2009 Master Hendrix Traveled to Thousand Oaks, CA to train HapKiDo with WHA President Master Tae Jung. In his free time he sat in on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes with JJ Machado and Wing Chun Classes with Hawkins Cheung.
Dec. 2009, Master Hendrix taught a HapKiDo seminar at Han Ho Martial Arts in New York.
Jan. 2010 Master Hendrix traveled to Atlantic City, NJ to be inducted into the Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame/Honors.
Jan. 2010 Master Hendrix was a guest tournament judge in Clemmons, NC at Metro Matial Arts.
Jan. 2010 Master Hendrix traveled to Los Angeles to teach a self defense seminar at World Karate Center and conduct WKC owner Doug Granzow's 5th Degree Black Belt test. Master Granzow did outstanding.
Master Tae Jung, World HapKiDo Assoc. Presidnet was gracious enough to train Master Hendrix during this trip as well. |
| Host your child's Birthday Party at EMA |
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Interested in booking a birthday party at EMA? You need to reserve your date one month in advance. Email for costs and date availability.
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| Shop Online W/ EMA
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www.EssentialMartialArts.com Click on "STORE" to see all the new products! Remember, 8 month members receive a 5% discount, 12 month members receive a 10% discount and 24 month members receive a 15% discount on orders placed through our online STORE. Email us for your special coupon code! |
| Demo Team |
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Let us know about your group's upcoming event. Our Demo and Competition Teams may be available to perform.
Interested in joining the Demo Team? As long as you are at least a 12 month member, you are eligible. Demo team meets the first Saturday of each month in Oak Ridge. Email us for details. | |
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| Upcoming Events/Closings-Mark Your Calendar
(Events stil being added) |
JANUARY
1/25/10 (Mon): Stoney Creek: Stick Class on Mon & Thur @ 7:35pm now open to anyone 8 yrs & older. Click for Schedule. See an Instructor for costs.
1/27/10 (Wed): Greensboro: Junior Stick Class (8yrs and older) now available on Wed at 5:45 pm. See an Instructor for costs.
1/29/10 (Fri): Greensboro Closed. Location moving next door.
1/30/10, (Sat): Greensboro starts regular classes in New Location (one door over from previous location)
1/30/10, (Sat): All Locations: Reguar classes meet. Board Breaking Seminars at all locations. Click for Details.
1/30/10, (Sat): Greensboro at 12:30 pm: Women's Self Defense Seminar . Click for Details
FEBRUARY
2/01/10, (Mon): Stoney Creek Closed. Belt Testing
2/3/10 (Wed): Oak Ridge: NEW Stick class (8yrs & older) available on Wed @ 7:00 pm & Sat @ 9:15 am. See an Instructor for costs.
2/02/10, (Tue): Greensboro: Next Pre-Li'l Dragons (2-3.5 yr old) 8 week session begins, 10:45 am. Click for details.
2/04/10, (Thu): Oak Ridge Closed. Belt Testing
2/05/10, (Fri): Greensboro Closed. Belt Testing
2/6/10, (Sat): Denver, CO. WHA Winter Camp
2/8/10-2/13/10: Bring your significant other to class with you. It's Valentine's week!
2/13/10, (Sat): Stoney Creek: Women's Self Defense.12:30-2:00.
2/20/10 (Sat): Greensboro Closed. Wing Chun Seminar
2/27/10 (Sat): Regular Classes Meet. Black Belt Test in Greensboro @ 12:30pm.
MARCH
3/01/10, (Mon): Stoney Creek Closed. Belt Testing
3/04/10, (Thu): Oak Ridge Closed. Belt Testing
3/05/10, (Fri): Greensboro Closed. Belt Testing
3/06/10, (Sat): Oak Ridge: Women's Self Defense Seminar. 2:15-3:45.
3/13/10, (Sat): Greensboro Closed. Master Piller in Greensboro for HapKiDo Seminar and Pro-HapKiDo Tournament. Click here for details on rules. There will be an Adult division and a modified division for Juniors!!!
APRIL
4/01/10, (Thu): Oak Ridge Closed. Belt Testing
4/02/10, (Fri): Greensboro Closed. Belt Testing
4/03/10,(Sat): ALL Locations Closed for Easter Weekend
4/05/10, (Mon): Stoney Creek Closed. Belt Testing
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Save 25% on EMA Seminars |
| Upgrade to Essential Martial Arts' Elite 24 month menbership & receive a FREE uniform & 25% off Essential Martial Arts: Private Lessons and "In House" Special Seminars/Clinics (note: discount does not apply to testing fees). |
 ALL LOCATIONS Stick Class Info: In Greensboro, a Junior Stick class is now available on Wednesday nights at 5:45 pm.
In Oak Ridge an All ages (8 and Up) Stick class is now available on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm and Saturday mornings at 9:15 am.
Also the Stoney Creek Stick class on Monday & Thursday nights at 7:35 pm is NOW open to anyone ages 8 and over. |
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Pre-Li'l Dragons (2 to 3.5 yr olds) eight week session starting: Tuesday, Feb. 2nd at 10:45 am in Greensboro.
Click for details. |
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Self-Defense and Safety Tip of the Month |
 Looking for a great alarm system for your home? Consider getting an indoor dog. Even a small dog can be a great alarm and even a deterrent in the event of an attempted home invasion.
Interested in having Master Hendrix conduct one of his world class self defense seminars for your group or company? Email for costs and availability. MHendrix@EssentialMartialArts.com |
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 HapKiDo Tip of the Month
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HapKiDo kicking was originated from the Korean kicking art of Taekyon. A unique aspect of this type of kicking is its directness and the identical initiation of each basic kick.
So, keep in mind the: Front, Round and Side Kick all begin in the same way appearing to be a simple front kick and then changing to the desired kick as the motion evolves. The advantage is that the opponent is led to believe they are simply defending a front kick. However, the kick can switch up mid-execution and hit them from a different angle. |
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 Taekwon-Do Tip of the Month
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Remember, in the Essential Martial Arts ITF style Taekwon-Do program there are are two aspects to our Self-Defense (Ho Shin-Sul) curriculum. One is the actual hand to hand and partner drills that Master Hendrix has implemented and the other is the interpretation and apllication of the movements in the Tuls (forms). As you learn your new forms, begin to examine how each movement can be utilized for protection. |
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Philippine Martial Arts Tip of the Month |
 When practicing single and double stick striking be sure to fully chamber each strike. A very common mistake is to only make a "half" strike with little chamber.
You may think this short type of striking would be an advantage. Unfortunately it is a weak and slow way to strike.
When practicing, put a punching bag behind you and actually try to hit the bag on the chamber. | |
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