CMAA Vernon
Vernon's Professional Personal Development Martial Arts Studio
FEBRUARY 2012 Newsletter
Date Night
Drop your child off at the dojo from 5 – 9 pm on Friday, February 17th and enjoy a night out. We provide the fun and games, healthy snacks, popcorn and a movie. Cost is $25 per child with $10 off each additional family member. Children must be 6 years of age or older. This evening is a fund raising event with all proceeds going to the August 2012 trip to Okinawa Japan.
Don’t miss out, reserve your spot today!
Friday’s classes will be cancelled to host this event.
Happy Birthday in February
Garrett Plamondon; Emma Beadman
Dojo Shiai
The registration forms are all in and we have over 70 students participating at the 2012 Vernon Dojo Shiai. As space is limited we will be posting a schedule of the day’s events
.Friday, Feb 10th – all weapons division
Saturday, Feb 11th - kata and sparring divisions
Watch the white board for starting times.
Next Belt Testing
Saturday, March 3rd, 2012Please note that students will not be permitted to test if the fee has not been received by the due date on their grading invitation.
Change to Adult Kobudo Class
Please note that due to our fund raising event we have changed the date for weapons class from February 17th to the 3rd.
Upcoming dates are:February 3rd & 24th / March 2nd & 9th
Leadership Team Practice
The next scheduled Leadership practice will be held on Saturday, February 25th from 10 AM to Noon.
The next Black Belt Testing will be held in Powell River on Saturday, March 17th. Spectators are welcome.
Congratulations
Justice Cardiff & Jacob Kruschke January 2012 Student of the Month
Cole McAstocker January 2012 Little Ninja of the Month
Win / Win Advertising!
Now you can help support the C.M.A.A. and advertise your business in one fell swoop! Place your business ad in the Battle of the Dojo’s / Championship Karate Weekend program. A ¼ page ad is just $175 and $250 for ½ pages. Add in a picture of your favourite karate kid or a message supporting Team Vernon and you can’t lose. Support the kids and show your dojo pride, get your ad in to Sempai Sue today. Look for awesome ad examples on the front whiteboard!
Battle of the Dojo’s Practice
The dojo will be open for a tournament practice for students that are participating at this year’s Battle of the Dojo’s held in Powell River. Practice will be held on Saturday, February 25th from Noon – 1:30 PM.
This practice is only for students that have registered for Frank Clayton’s Championship Karate Weekend.
Sensei Clayton’s Championship Karate Weekend
March 16th, 17th, & 18th, 2012 Held in scenic Powell River, B.C. Pre-registration deadline is Monday, February 6th; all students that register by this date will receive a souvenir t. shirt of the event. Sensei Clayton has combined the Battle of the Dojo’s with an Open Karate Tournament for an action packed weekend. All students are eligible and encouraged to participate in both. Come on out and support your school!