Brisbane Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy
 7 August 2008


Academy Weekly Fly Around
Thursday 7 August 2008
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Greetings!

A special welcome to all of our new students and their families.  I get so excited when I know that students are joining our Academy to make some sort of change to their life.  For some it is exercise, for others it is to gain confidence or skills in Self Defence.

What ever the reason for starting we just know that we will make a difference to your lives in a very positive way!!!

Great to see so many students have entered our sparing competition this Sunday.  Remember this is the last sparring comp for the year so if you haven't got your form in and you would still ike to compete see us urgently as we have almost completed the draw.  We really encourage all students from White to black to give these opportunities a go.

Our demo squad is ready for a very busy week at the Ekka with 7 performance across four different days.  If you get the chance drop by the international stage and support them.  Details are on our noticeboard at the club.  Have a great time!!

On another note, our Demo team is getting stronger and stronger and performing at some of the biggest fetes on the north side of Brisbane, however there are some significant cost associated with performing the shows, mainly in the form of timber boards and tiles.  We are currently chasing a sponsor of the demo team to assist with covering these costs.  If anyone has any contacts that could either help with cash donations or materials (timber/Tiles) please contact one of the staff at the club.

Don't forget we are closed on Monday for the Ekka Public Holiday.

Have a great week.

 
Key Dates- Put them in your Diary!!
by Fiona O'Flaherty
Key Dates
The full calendar is on our website.  These are some of the key dates to keep in mind for the coming months.  Click here to go to the Academy Calendar on the website.

August
Sat 2      Staff Meeting  1.00-3.00pm
Sat 2      Instructor training wk1 3.00pm-5.00pm
Sat 9      Instructor training wk 2 3.00pm-5.00pm
Sun 10   Club Sparring Comp 8.00am-1.00pm
Mon 11   PUBLIC HOLIDAY Pine Rivers CLOSED (Ekka)
Sat 30    Parent Night Out



Core Values
by Damien O'Flaherty
Core Values
I am so proud of the five core values our Academy stands for:

1.  Martial Arts is a Life Journey
2.  Always Persist
3.  Have Fun
4   Family & Belonging is everything
5.  Strive for Personal Excellence

These values are the heart of what we are about at Brisbane Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy.  They were decided upon by our great team of staff over many hours at a staff meeting.

I refer to these values on almost a daily basis as I teach, grade or work on strategic direction for the Academy.

We will be taking the time to talk more to the students about these values in the coming months however we encourage all of our parents to take the time to talk at home about them as well.  We believe in them so strongly that we want all students to understand their meaning.

You will see in the future some large flags hanging on the wall displaying the key words.




 
Club Comp- Sparring Sunday August 10th
by Damien O'Flaherty
Sparring Comp
It is time for our last sparring competition of the year.  We encourage all students no matter what belt or age to compete.  All students are matched with others of similar belt and weight and experience level.  this is used as a great learning experience for all students in a controlled safe environment.

We will require older students and parents to assist in the running of the event so if you are interested please leave your name at reception.

Nomination forms are available at reception or in class from your instructor.

Ekka Holiday Monday 11 August- CLOSED
by Fiona O'Flaherty
Ekka Holiday- Pine Rivers

Remember that we are closed for the Pine Rivers Public Holiday on Monday August 11th, but open on Wednesday 13th August- Brisbane Show Day.
 
Gift Ideas and Accessories
by KWON Australia There are many great gift ideas from protectiove equipment to bags and other accessories that make great gift ideas. 

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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