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SMA NewsletterSeptember 2015

Final 2015 Tournaments • Demo Team • Studio Improvements

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SMA Calendar 3

Studio News 4

Demo Team 5

NEW After School Program 6

Studio Improvements 6

Final 2015 Tournaments 6

NEW Curriculum Schedule 7

Contact Us 9

Puzzles & Activities 8, 9

Student of the Month:

Ali Chalaknia 9

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bay area open

free guest night

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Studio Closed

labor day

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*Some Classes Cancelled

Important Dates

Sep 4 Free Guest Night

Sep 5 - 7 Studio Closed

Sep 5 Bay Area Open

Oct 2 - 3 Color Belt Testing

Oct 9 - 10 Black Belt Testing

Oct 30 Halloween Party

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Pal JangTAE GEUK 8 —KON/Earth

Kon means earth, and the associated trigram (three broken lines) is um/yin. Earth provides us with birth, and sustains is in life, and all lives must return to where they begin - earth. Yet the circle of life also provides renewal and rebirth.

Thus our status as colored belts begins with Yang, and ends with Yin, only for us to be reborn as Black Belts - a new morning, a new day, a new season, a new challenge. Upon finishing our basic training we face new challenges and are beginners once more, evolving from strong, proud and dignified Gups into humble, honest and eager Dans.

In performing Tae Geuk Pal Jang we must demonstrate everything that we have learned to date: twisting, turning power; controlled breathing; relaxed internal energy; strong, confident kihaps; fluid movement; bodily control; balance and coordination. Pal Jang should be grand and dramatic.

Teaching Schedule

*subject to change

Mr RoiWe would like to give our

best to Mr. Roi, who has moved on to a new career in

the medical field. We appreciate your many years

of dedication. Although you will be missed, you have

great opportunities ahead!Come visit when you can sir.

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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 S

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Demo Team

Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival

We will once again be performing a TKD

demonstration at this year's Santa Clara Art & Wine

Festival at the Meadow Stage!

The demo will be three parts, and I would like to

invite YOU to help us with it.  We want our most

excited and dedicated students to come out and

represent Tae Kwon Do! I hope you can join us.  

You will need to be available for:

* 2 Practices: 7:30-8 PM, Wed 9/9 and 9/16.

* The demo! 10 - 11:30 AM on Sun 9/20

If you are interested, please contact Mr. Andrew

at agcaoili@silvamartialarts.com!  Spots in the demo

are limited, so a quick response is preferable.

If you are not in the demo, you can still show

support by attending the Meadow Stage on Sunday

for the show!

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This Month

New After School Activity Program

Mr. Hurst has been working very hard all summer

to bring a new after school program about.

Adventure Kids is the newest program in the area,

taking students to various daily activities each day.

This program is a great, and convenient way to

keep your children active, happy, and exploring the

outdoors through various activities. Since school

began, a little over a week ago, Adventure Kids has

taken it’s explorers to parks, pools, rock climbing,

bowling, and obstacle course days.

For more information please visit the website,

adventurekidsprogram.com, or contact Mr. Hurst!

Studio Improvements

You may have noticed some upgrades recently,

and more will be coming throughout the month! I’m

also working on a new version of our website,

scheduled for completion this winter.

We’ve changed the layout of the studio, and are

updating some of our furniture. In addition to new

chairs, we’ll also be adding a water cooler

Lastly, we will be doing a late spring cleaning of

the studio to get a nice deep clean throughout.

Tournament Schedule

Santa Cruz OpenSanta Cruz, Mar 7

American OpenHayward, Mar 28

Tiger Claw OpenSMA Not Attending

Bay Area OpenLos Altos, Sep 5

Silicon Valley OpenSan Jose, Oct 24

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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 testing!

Oct - Kicks

Nov - Forms

Dec - 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)

6-Aug Forms & Blocks From Forms Odd Forms & Black Belt Forms

13-Aug Forms & Kick Review Even Forms & One Steps 1-14

20-Aug Forms & Stances Block Review & One Steps 15-20

27-Aug Forms Stripe Test & One Step Intro Kick Review & One Steps Pt 2

3-Sep One Steps & Form Review Take Downs, Falls & Sweeps

10-Sep One Steps & Kick Review Odd Forms & Black Belt Forms

17-Sep One Steps & Form Review Even Forms & One Steps 1-14

24-Sep One Steps Stripe Test Block Review & One Steps 15-20

1-Oct Last Chance Stripe Test Kick Review & One Steps Pt 2

How to Use Curriculum Schedule

Use this schedule to stay on track, and make up

for vacation time! Please note that:

1) This schedule is not set in stone. We will follow it

as best as we can, but changes may be necessary.

2) This is not a complete list of the material will be

covered. These are just scheduled core focuses.

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(Use the letters in the red circles!)

Why was school easier for cave people?

Practice, Practice, Practice.Being in front of a crowd can make you nervous. That is why it is so important to practice your techniques leading up to testing.

It is not enough to have everything memorized, you want to feel comfortable. When you are comfortable with your form, you can focus on strength and power. The same goes for your kicks and one steps!

Remember that everyone here is there to support you, and it is okay to be nervous. Just do your best, and smile!

-Mr. Hurst

Belt Testing

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torres@silvamartialarts.com • hurst@silvamartialarts.com

Newsletter written monthly by: Brian Hurst

Ali ChalakniaAli is an excellent example for the Tiny Tigers class. He’s quick to line up, and stays focused in groups.

Because of this (and his hard work) he’s become very talented. His running speed kicks are a super fast specialty!

Student of the Month