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Key Dates 2009- Put them in your Diary!!
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by Fiona O'Flaherty
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Key Dates
The full calendar will be on the website in the coming days. 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.
March 2009
22 March Academy Sparring Tournament
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10 Reasons to do Martial Arts
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by Fiona O'Flaherty
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10 Reasons to Train in the Martial Arts
1. Confidence-
While training in the martial arts, a student's confidence levels increase as they move up through the ranks. We have black belts that have quit, and their parents have all told me the same thing "It was the worst thing I did, just letting him/her quit martial arts." It's very tough, today people don't want to hear that they will regret it, they don't want to listen. The Martial Arts is a life-long activity. When you quit, you will slowly lose all the benefits it took years to develop.
2. Focus-
Ever watched kids train at other sports like Soccer, Football, Hockey? Are they demonstrating the same concentration, focus, intensity and manners you see when you watch your child train in the Martial Arts?
3. Self Discipline-
Black Belts are self motivated. Wouldn't you love for your child to be self- motivated? We train students in this right from the beginning.
4. Self Control-
Another key principle taught at our Academy. Students learn how to control their mind and body through Martial arts training. By teaching difficult martial arts techniques and sparring applications the students learn self control.
5. Respect-
This seems to be one major reason parents enroll their children in the martial arts. Respect starts as soon as you walk on the mats, by bowing.Answering "yes/no sir or miss" to the instructor in class and shaking hands at the end of class.
We will talk about the next five next week!!
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Wet n Wild Family Fun Day
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Sparring Tournament March 22nd
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by Fiona |
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Sparring Tournament 8.00am-1.00pm
Our first club comp is on March 22nd at 8.00am. Nomination forms will be handed out in class and available from Reception as of this afternoon.
Rules are modified so we encourage everyone, including white belts to get in and have a go!!
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by Fiona O'Flaherty
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Sport Season
The date has finally been set for the World Cup selections. It will now be held in ACT on 25 April 2009
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Gift Ideas and Accessories
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by KWON Australia
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 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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