Jun '16 Newsletter

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Color Belt Testing

Studio News

Holiday Closures

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Studio News 4

Meet Your Instructors &

Curriculum Schedule 5

Belt Testing 6

Why I Love Belt Testing 7

Contact Us 9

Puzzles & Activities 8, 9

Student of the Month 9

Aarya Vijayaraghavan

Newsletter Contents

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Important Dates

June 24/25 Color Belt Testing

July 2-4 Studio Closed

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Torres

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Hurst

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Azevedo

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Teaching Schedule

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Taegeuk #5

Meaning: SEON/Wind

This form holds one of the most important concepts for

the advancing martial artist. Wind can be a gentle breeze,

yet as it grows in intensity it gains power and destructive

force until it destroys everything in its path. The true

martial artist can harness this paradoxical strength and

weakness. The more powerful we become through our

Taekwondo training, the more peaceful and calm we

should become. This is the essence of the Tao - the Way.

Tournament

Schedule

Santa Cruz OpenSanta Cruz, Mar 5

American OpenHayward, Mar 26

Tiger Claw OpenSan Jose, May 21

Bay Area OpenLos Altos, Sep 3

Silicon Valley OpenSan Jose, Sep 24

O Jang


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Stripe

tests

Did you know? Each month

we focus on a new stripe,

and during the last week of

each month we hold stripe

testings for students!

Apr - Kicks

May - Forms

Jun - One Steps

If you miss a stripe test, see

an instructor for a make up.

Thursdays

Listed

Beginner & Intermediate Classes

(4-5 PM, & 5-6:15 PM)

Red/Black Belts (6:30-8 PM)

9-Jun One Steps Take Downs, Falls, Sweeps One Steps 15-20

16-Jun One Steps & Form Review Kick Combinations & One Steps Pt 2

23-Jun One Step Testing Block Review & Self Defense

30-Jun Stripe Testing Finals Odd Forms & Black Belt Forms

Meet Your

Instructors

Ms. Gaby certified 2nd Dan Black Belt.

I joinedTKD in 2007. Before

my first class I was terrified, and

after I was exhausted!! As my

ability to participate increased

(without feeling like passing

out), I fell more and more in love

with TKD; and with the

discipline,strength, coordination,and general ability to defend

myself. I also realized how good

it was for my health (minus the bruises) and my self-

perception. Not many people my age get to do what I do. I

also found the support and care of the TKD family which

was a huge unexpected bonus of joining Silva Martial Arts.

Ireally enjoy working with my classmates and watching the

progress made.It is veryexciting!"

Gaby now proudly holdsher black belt in TKD as well

as a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. She likes to joke: I

still cannot catch or throw a dodge ball... but I make great

cookies!


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This Month

Color Belt Testing

June 24/25

Bring your friends and

family to cheer as the

Silva Team demonstrates

our hard work and

determination!

Friday, June 24th:

Tiny Tiger Testing

4:30 - 5:00 PMKids:Blue Belt & Up 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Adult Testing 6:30 - 7:30 PM *All classes cancelled. Schedule may vary.

Saturday, June 25th:

Scheduled Classes 10:00-11:30

Kids: White to Green Sr 11:45-1:30 *Only BBC (11:30-1 PM) class cancelled.

Sparring (all students): Every day 6/27-7/1

Belt Ceremony: Wed 7/6 (*tentative)

Please remember that all times are tentative, and

depend upon the number of testers as well as the

course of the testing. To sign up for testing, please

fill out a testing form at the studio. Thank you!

Share

Photos!

We love to see the photos

and video that our

students families capture

during testing. Please

submit your photos to:

[email protected]

With your permission, they

might even end up in our

Newsletter or on Facebook!

Rate us on Yelp!

It can be di#cult to find

the right studio to join, and

not everyone has a friend

who can help them decide

which studio is best for

their needs.

Rate us on Yelp and tell

everyone what you thinkabout SMA! You might just

help someone find their

new passion.
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Belt Testing

Why I Love Belt Testing - By Mr. Hurst

You may not realize this, but from the first day you

step onto the mats, your instructors imagine the

Black Belt You; stepping onto those same mats in

5-10 years. Every time I watch a students first

class, I like to imagine...What kind of Black Belt will

they make? How much power will they find within

themselves? What kind of leading roles will they

play for their peers? Will they be a competition

sparrer? An instructor?

Unfortunately most martial artists never make it to

Black Belt. The journey can be scary, time

consuming, challenging, and even frustrating. I

know the reasons all too well myself! In my senioryear of high school (when I tested for Black Belt) I

was very busy. I had to balance my AP classes, after

school programs, a part time job, TKD, and my

family and friends.

And yet, some of you will overcome all these

challenges along the way and become a Black Belt.

You will greatly impact the studio and your

community. This is what I love about belt testing.

We get to see so many of you demonstrate your hard

work, and inch your way closer to the ultimate goal.

A Black Belt not just in martial arts, but in life.

Photos Events News

Facebook.com/TeamSMA

Guest

Night

1st Friday each month!

Share TKD with your

friends, family, and co

workers. Invite them to

jump on the mats with

us and have some fun!

Kids

5 - 6Adults 6 - 7:30

SELF

DEFENSEFREE


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The world record for breaking_______ is 584 in less than aminute!

June Tip

It is very important to test

when you are ready, and not

rush through your belts.

Training hard, and

perfecting your basics gives

you stronger skills to build

on later.Very few people test every

time from white to black

belt. Most students miss a

testing once in awhile,

especially at the higher

ranks.

Try not to focus on testing

for belts or stripes. Instead

focus on perfecting yourskills, and doing your

absolute best!

-Mr. Hurst

Belt Testing


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For content submission, advertising, questions & comments,

Please contact us:

[email protected]

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Newsletter written monthly by: Brian Hurst

Aarya

Vijayaraghavanis one of our Tiny Tiger

students, and has been

chosen as SOM this month

because of his great

attitude and good

listening. Thank you

Aarya for being a great

role model for your

classmates!

Student ofthe Month
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