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Master Hendrix along with a small group of other hand  picked martial artist will be on the Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine cover for March 2013 (on news stands January of 2013) with an accompanying 13 page article about the entire group!  Master Hendrix also wrote two recent cover stories for TKD times and now has a column called "The Essentials" in each print issue.  TKD times is available at Barnes & Noble.
 
Check out Master Hendrix' column: "The Essentials" in each issue of Taekwon-Do Times Magazine.  TKD TImes can be purchased at Barnes and Noble.

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Reflections from Master H:

The past month has been fantastic.  We saw some incredible martial artists be promoted during the first week of October at EMA in: Taekwon-Do, HapKiDo and Jeet Kune Do with Filipino Martial Arts.  Additionally our Tai Chi and Catch Wrestling Classes continue to see students reaching a variety of milestones. 
 
On a personal level, my monthly column in Taekwon-Do Times Magazine continues to get great reviews and feedback.   The magazine is sold world wide and carried local at Barnes and Noble.  Check it out if you get a chance.   I'm so thankful for all the wonderful comments I get about the column from students, friends and people I've never even met !  Thank you!
 
I also just had the privilege of competing in a half marathon run on a Saturday and then the next day competing in a sprint triathlon. It was fun do complete both races in two days but it was also very taxing. Regardless it was nice to challenge myself and the indomitable spirit that my martial arts training has built was extremely useful. 
 

 

 

 

Taekwon-Do Tip of the Month  

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Quick training tip: 
Remember if your right leg is forward the target for your left leg Turning Kick (round house) is at approximately 11 O'clock.  The target for your left leg Reverse Turning Kick (Spinning wheel kick) is at 1 O'clock.

 

 

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HapKiDo Tip of the Month

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 HapKiDo Tip: 

 

Three ways to finish the seated arm bar. 

 

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Jeet Kune Do and Philippine MA tip of the Month 

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Passing the Guard for Street Defense:

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Link to Paul Vunak's JKD site 

 

 

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EMA Tai Chi

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Register for Dr. Jeffery's 2012 Tai Chi Symposium being held this year in Greensboro at Essential Martial Arts!  

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Grappling-Catch Wrestling Rules

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Video of Master Hendrix's wrestling Coach - Billy Robinson - teaching the front face lock.

 

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Stipulation: When your referral makes their initial visit to EMA and fills out their registration form, they must give your name on the area that asks, "how did you hear about us?".  

 

OUR MASCOT: "Athena"
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As a fun side note we would like to give a little pat on the head to EMA's mascot "ATHENA the Great Dane" for passing her good citizenship training.  She spent nearly three weeks with Charlie Holder from Charlie's K-9's in Clemmons, NC. She can now: Come when called, Heel, Sit, Lie Down and Stay.  She can also nearly do all of these commands off leash!  Big thanks to Mr. Holder.  
 

 

Friends of EMA

Master Hendrix and Essential Martial Arts pride ourselves in the extensive network of friends we have in the martial arts community.

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 Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike's Subs next to our Greensboro location has been nice enough to offer any of our students and their family a great deal: Any regular sub + chips and a drink for only $7.00 plus tax.  Just tell them you are a member at Essential Martial Arts!.  Thanks to Mr. Jeremy and his wife Sanahl for this offer. 
 


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EMA Annual Fall Picnic/Fall Festival  
 
Bring your friends. Bring your grandparents.  Former students are invited and welcomed!  Attendees of any EMA event EVER are invited.  See a hitch hiker on the way to the picnic?  Bring them too (you are responsible for dropping them back off).  Come one. Come all !
 
Note: All pets must be on a leash at all times. (park rules -- and  -- it's common sense :O )

It's pot luck so bring a dish!

picnic 2010   

Details:
Sunday, October 28th, 2012. 
Hot Cocoa Provided 
Bur-Mill Park Shelter #2  
Please bring a covered dish 

  

Schedule: 
 
11:15 am
Hot Cocoa starts to brew.  
 
 11:30 am 
Teen and Adult 2 mile Fun Jog/Walk w Master Hendrix. Parents, Staff and Teen/Adult members are encouraged to participate.  Children are welcome IF accompanied by their parent.

12:15 - 12:45 
Adult and Teen - Mini workshop with Master Hendrix- "5 dirty tricks you need to know for self-defense!"  
Parents, Staff and Teen/Adult members are encouraged to participate.   

1:00 - Lunch
Covered dish.  Bring something you love.  

2:00 - 2:15 
 Drawing for  our Junior and teen students (must be an active junior or teen student at EMA and must be present to win).  Grand Prize a Free Punching Bag plus door prizes.   Tickets will be given as you go through the lunch line 

2:15-2:45 
Free Junior & Adult Board Breaking Clinic with Master Hendrix. We will be using our environmentally friendly rebreakable boards.   

2:45 - 
Free Play.  Bring your frisbee, soccer ball, football,etc...
  


 
ALL EMA LOCATIONS WILL BE
CLOSED 
on HALLOWEEN:  
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
Due to all the family activities our instructors are involved in we close for Halloween. Have a SAFE and Healthy Halloween!  BOO !

 
 
EASY TAI CHI CERTIFICATION 
Dr. Keith Jeffrey's next 
EASY TAI CHI CERTIFICATION and SEMINAR is coming HERE to EMA GREENSBORO
 November 8 - 12, 2012!!!
Don't miss out! Below are pictures from last years' Seminar with Dr. Jeffrey's. Come join the fun!!
 
Email Master Hendrix for a special rate on the symposium.  [email protected]

If you are new to Tai Chi, we would love to have you.  There is an option to just train at the symposium rather than certify to teach.   There will be something for everyone !

 

 

Tai Chi fun group  
Tai Chi small group

               Click HERE for more Pictures!!

NOTE: EMA of Greensboro will  be closed on Saturday, November 11th for the Tai Chi Symposium (NOTE: Stoney Creek and Oak Ridge WILL BE open)

Korean Martial Arts Festival

 

Master Monty and Ellen Hendrix will be teaching at the KMAF in Crestview, Florida in April of 2013. Master Ellen Hendrix will be the first woman to ever lead a session at this prestigious event. Mark your calendars.

Details


Hair Pull

Our next Women's Self Defense Seminar is scheduled for Fall 2012.  

 Please call for details!

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SEPTEMBER TESTERS
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Stoney Creek Test 
October 01, 2012
SC Oct 2012
Li'l Dragons, Juniors, Teens & Adults
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Oak Ridge Test 
October 04, 2012
OR Oct 2012 (2)  
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 Greensboro Test
 October 05, 2012
GSO LD Oct 2012
Li'l Dragons 
GSO Oct 2012
Juniors and Adults
  

GSO HKD Oct 2012
HapKiDo Testers:
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 Report Card time is here!
Please remember to bring in your
 report card for  stars and special patches!  Stars are awarded for Straight "A" and "A/B" honor rolls, excellent behavior and perfect attendance. For every 9 stars you achieve you will be awarded a special patch!  

Bring in your report card to an instructor and REAP YOUR REWARDS! 
 
Don't forget- If you achieve PERFECT ATTENDANCE at school for the ENTIRE year (no exceptions), you qualify for the PERFECT ATTENDANCE RED JACKET!! 
 
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