BTHA Academy Update 23 Jan 2008

7 February 2008

Academy Weekly Fly Around
Thursday 7 February 2008

Welcome!!
Happy New Year and welcome back to Brisbane Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy. We hope that you all have had a well earned rest over the Christmas break and are looking forward to an exciting and challenging 2008. Our family has had a very restful break (the rain did help slow us down) and we can't wait till we see everyone back at training.

It was exciting to see so many of our students already back in the last two weeks after Christmas. Some just couldn't wait to get back and continue on their journey to Black belt.

Without doubt this year like all others will be full of excitement and challenges and will fly past before we know it. Whatever position you are in just remember to take time out for yourself and your family - take that two minute breather every now and then - a deep breath - and appreciate what is around you!!

Christmas Party and Awards Night 2007

by Fiona O'Flaherty

It just gets Bigger and Better!!

Wow, what a great night we had at the annual Christmas Party and Trophy night. We were well and truly sold out this year with over 250 Students, Parents, Grandparents, Friends, Aunties and Uncles all proudly watching the awesome displays put on by our students.

The Little Legends performed for the first time and were just fantastic and the Black Belts and Aussie Kickaroos continue to improve and impress with their outstanding displays of precision techniques and flipping and breaking routines. We are sure there is no one else in Queensland performing routines like these.

Congratulations to all students that were nominated or won trophies- Great Work.

A big thank you to all who assisted with the organisation of the event and to
Mr Lloyd and Mr Andrews for their assistance.

Staff Changes- Mr Andrews heading Overseas

by Damien O'Flaherty

Mr Andrews going overseas

I would like to let everyone know that Mr Andrews has decided to take some time off and travel overseas. I am sure everyone wishes Mr Andrews all the best in his travels and we thank him so much for the great work he has done teaching over the years.

I will be back assisting with the Juniors and taking some of the classes. I can't wait to work with the Juniors this year.

I will also be taking the adult classes and look forward to helping everyone achieve their own personal goals for 2008 and beyond.

Wet n Wild Family Fun Day!!! February 24th 2008

by Fiona O'Flaherty

Wet n Wild -Discount prices for our Club

I have organised a Family Fun Day at wet n Wild on Sunday February 24th. We have been able to organise discounted prices of just $25 person instead of the normal $45 and $29. There will be a reserved undercover area for us to set up with picnic tables and seats provided.

Come along and meet the other members of our great club. From what I have heard so far it promises to be a huge day with many families already booked in. The kids will talk about it for ever.

Booking forms are available at the club from your instructor or at reception.
Bookings close this Friday 8 February

DON"T MISS OUT!!!

St John's Senior First Aid Course Sunday 2 March

by Fiona O'Flaherty

Protect your Family- Senior First Aid Course & CPR

We are holding a Senior First Aid Course open to all of our members over the age of 14 on Sunday 2 March.

Cost $160 Fully certified course run by professionals
Includes CPR
It is being held at the club. A small workbook is required to be completed prior to the course.

More details will be handed out in classes soon. Bookings close 18 February.

Black Belt Grading December 2007

Master Lee 9th Dan Hapkido and Taekwondo visits

Mr Lee was warmly welcomed to our Blackbelt grading in December last year. Congratulations to the following students who successfully graded:

Ian Flipping Jay

Hapkido:
3rd dan
Ian Lloyd
Cho Dan Bo
Nikki Parkinson
Warren Taylor
Taekwondo
3rd Dan Bo
Melissa Henderson
2nd Dan Bo
Keifer Miller
Joshua Mears
1st Dan
Kim De lacey
Kyle Ramage
James Kennedy
Cho Dan Bo
Todd Shelton
Chris Preston Cho Dan Bo Poomse

Joshua Preston
Jason Hellyer
David Crisp

Vacation Program 2008

by Damien O'Flaherty

Vacation Program

Approximately 30 students attended the Vacation programs run on Thursday and Friday last week. students ranged in age from 4yrs old through to teenagers. Thanks to Instructors Jessica Meneguzzo and nathan Quigg the students thoroughly enjoyed themselves with many of them progressing on in their quest for Black belt by earning some more stripes whilst other students just enjoyed being able to play with their new friends they have made at the club.

If you missed out this time keep an eye on the calendar because we try and run them on each school holiday and also on Student Free days.

The Academy Calendar on the website details all events for the year to date. Please go to the website and click on the Academy Calendar to get the latest.

Equipment Ideas

by KWON Australia

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Why not go "on-line" with KWON Australia to purchase family a great gift for life - KWON unifroms, equipment and accessories are the perfect motivation to help the focussed martial artist feel the part - as they say at KWON - Touch the Spirit!

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Treat yourself to a New Year special of 10% off provided exclusive to Bisbane Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy members. Another great partnership between the Academy and KWON Australia.

Offer Expires: Friday 29 February 2008