Training Emphasis this week -  LateTest/ ReTest/ Award Ceremony/ Forms
Cycle Tenet -HONOR
AUG 16, 2010
In This Issue
KISADO IS COMING
MUST HAVE EQUIPMENT
CYCLE TENET
COUNTER AGGRESSION TRAINING
Dear Parents and Students,
The first week of the cycle has closed and we are looking forward to learning or improving our forms this week.

We have changed our schedule to accommodate the busy lifestyles of our TaeKwonDo families. We have added the exciting Kisado classes into the schedule and look forward to the addition of our new Kisado Fitness program.

The new schedule will be posted on our website tkdjaxnc.com and also in our lobby by the end of this week. There will be copies to take home as well.

The new schedule will begin the day after Labor Day and will give each student 4 opportunities to attend classes per week. Tiger Cubs will have access to three classes instead of two!

The new training cycle also will feature our exciting Elite Counter Aggression Skills. This new segment will replace the sparring segment of the adult classes. Sport free sparring will be held separately for those adult students that wish to participate in sparring.


Parents and students are reminded to login to itaonline.com and make sure that their membership dues are current, so that they will be able to register for upcoming events. White Belt students and new Tiger Cubs will be pre registered. White Belt students have their memberships paid for the first 60 days. All other students must have their memberships current. Membership in the Tiger Rock Martial Arts, Inc allows you to participate in rank testings, tournaments, and gives you visitation privileges to all Tiger Rock franchised schools in the US and other countries.

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KISADO FITNESS FOR ADULTS IS COMING on SEPT 8!!!!
Kisado Interval Fitness is a serious high intensity interval training program designed to get you into shape, help you lose weight and increase your mental strength. Kisado incorporates cutting edge science with a unique martial arts flair. Kisado specifically targets your strength, speed, agility and flexibility Our research based 8/12 interval provides optimal weight loss and oxygen uptake.

Kisado Fitness utilizes a wide range of uniquely designed exercises that involve the use of resistance bands, hand weights, kettle bells, body weight and punching bags to challenge anyone regardless of fitness level.

Participating in Kisado Fitness is easy! Wear comfortable workout clothing and bring plenty of replacement fluids. A Level 1 equipment package can be acquired at our Academy and consists of bag gloves and resistance bands so that you may fully participate in this physical challenge.

Our proprietary Kisado program blends thousands of years of martial arts intensity and movement with modern sport science to bring you an ultra-high quality fitness experience. Kisado Fitness can improve your cardiovascular health, help you lose weight, get you in shape and help you cope with stress. Kisado Fitness can only be taught at authorized Tiger Rock Martial Arts and Fitness Academies.

The Instructors have been working hard and are ready to deliver! The KIsado fitness classes will begin on Wednesday Sept 8, 2010. For our adults in the workforce, we will provide an early morning class at 6:30am and for those adults who need something a little later in the morning we have a class at 11am. If needed we will also schedule classes in the evening at 8pm.

Kisado Fitness is very affordable and can be purchased in blocks of 12 sessions for an incredible price of only $80 per block. You have up to six months to use the block and the sessions are transferable. Current Tiger Rock Academy members can purchase a block at a 50% savings!

See Mr. Ashton, Mr. Pavel or Mr. Pitt for more information!

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Equipment Requirements
Parents and students are reminded that all students will be required to demonstrate contact skills at their next testing. Focus Targets are available for purchase at the Academy to help students practice these techniques. Each student should have a focus target as part of their equipment. Also, Level 3 Green, Blue and Brown Belts will be required to board break at the next testing. All Red and Black Belts will also be required to break for their next rank. Focus targets are great for practicing breaking, but an even better piece of equipment is the rebreakable board. These are also available for purchase. Please see a member of our staff to purchase these essential pieces of gear.

Sparring gear is required for all Junior and Super Junior students at the Green Belt level and above for sport free sparring. Also any Adult students who wish to participate in sport free sparring classes must have Tiger Rock approved sparring gear.

ECAS gear for adults must also be purchased prior to participating in ECAS drills. See ECAS article for information.
 
Thank you for being the wonderful students and parents that you are! Our program is only successful when we have the full team of student, parent and instructor working together. If you have any comments or questions about this newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact me or any member of our instructor staff! If you are a business owner or know any businesses that would like to sponsor our newsletter please contact Mr. Ashton.
Sincerely,
Patrick Ashton
and your instructional staff at
Tiger Rock TaeKwonDo Academy Jacksonville, NC


NEW CYCLE TENET - HONOR

Honor- is nobility of mind and maintenance of one's personal dignity in the face of adversity. Honor is a gift you give yourself.
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Elite Counter Aggression Skills for Adults!



This cycle will bring with it an exciting change for the adult class. Adult Green Belt students and above, will be participating in self defense training in our new Elite Counter Aggression Skills (ECAS) segment.

ECAS drills are designed as dynamic defense tactics using traditional TaeKwonDo techniques and concepts, similar to the one step sparring drill above.

ECAS has three connected components. Every student must learn to integrate and combine quickly every component in split second responses to unpredictable and varied attack options. These components are 
Direction
- movement in the proper Direction to best avoid or counter an attack
Avoid/and or Block
 - TaeKwonDo techniques for Avoidance and or Blocking the attack

Counter
-  responding with an effective Counter attack.

ECAS will be closely instructed with guidance, basic techniques and concepts followed by both regimented and "open" practice. This training will create students who are quick thinkers, resulting in a more reliable skill response for the individual student relative to their age, body type and athletic ability.

In the interest of safety, there will be equipment requirements for ECAS. This gear package is as follows:

ARMS - One piece hand-forearm pads that can be adjusted to protect the part of the arm that is exposed.(NOT sparring punches)

LEGS - One piece shin-instep pads (NOT sparring boots)

TEETH - Mouthpiece

MEN - groin protector

OPTIONAL FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Chest protector
Mesh Gear Bag
Drawstring Back Pack

ECAS gear will be available for purchase by submitting an order to our staff in the office.

Sparring gear will also be handled in the same manner for those adults that wish to participate in sparring.

ECAS GEAR FOR MEN  $60.00
ECAS GEAR FOR WOMEN $50.00

Sparring Gear (orange) $200
Sparring Gear (black)   $225


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