We have all heard the phrase, let’s agree to disagree. Isn’t it great to be able to disagree with someone yet still walk away with mutual respect? This week, we will focus on improving our tolerance through patience and open mindedness.
Thank you to all of our awesome members and families for making our Belt Promotions and Christmas Party the biggest and best yet. The food and fellowship was fantastic! Now it’s time to train and break all those new belts and stripes in:)
It’s exciting to see more adults stepping out onto the training floor. It takes a lot of courage to cross that line from watching classes to actually doing them. Here are the classic fears I often hear for not doing class. Everyone is watching me (in reality everyone else is thinking the same thing), I’ll mess up (join the club) or I’m going to get in shape first (it’s like having enough money to have kids…it will never happen). The fact of the matter is that once you start class those fears melt away. You have no choice but to [ Read More ]
Look no further. We have tons of affordable gift ideas in our Holiday Gift Guide. If you need any help, see Mrs. Terri Dufour. She will be more than happy to help you with practical gift ideas. To ensure that the gift is put under the tree, we need ALL Holiday Orders in by December 10th. Happy Shopping!
We are looking forward to seeing you and your family at our Belt Promotions & Christmas Party this Friday, November 30th (6pm) at Beulah Freewill Baptist Church. Be sure to wear your uniform and plan on having an evening of recognition, fellowship and family fun. Following the belt promotions, we will have our Christmas Party dinner in the fellowship hall. To help us organize, please sign up at the dojang for what items(s) that you plan to bring to the event. Feel free to dress up in your ugly or Christmas sweaters and bring your holiday cheer. See you [ Read More ]
We are so proud of all of our students that recently tested for their next level. Each of you displayed effort, focus and improvement in skill. Keep it up! Looking forward to Belt Promotions on Friday, November 30th (6pm) at the Beulah Freewill Baptist Church. All are invited. Afterwards, we will have a Christmas Party in the fellowship hall. Bring your favorite dish and prepare to have an evening of recognition, fellowship and family fun.
What do I need to do? We’re glad you asked. Be in class this week for extra review. Before a student is allowed to test at our school, they must qualify at our Pre-Testing. What is Pre-Testing? Simply put, pre-testing helps to confirm your student’s eligibility. Your student will demonstrate their basic material (basics, forms, etc.). They will need to pass in each subject to receive their Eligibility Form. Your student’s attitude and effort will also be noted during this time. When is Pre-Testing? Pre-Test 2 – Monday, Nov 5th The pre-test will be during your student’s normal class time. [ Read More ]
WOW! Word of the Week HEALTH Money and power doesn’t matter without good health. This week, I am encouraging our members to make healthy choices in their daily life. My biggest tip is to create an environment to support your goal for healthy living. Replace unhealthy items with healthier items. Develop a plan that makes sense for you and use it. Power up in the morning with a few minutes of exercise, read, or listen to positive messages. Eat healthy to help fuel your day. Let’s get healthy, PTSDA Karate!
One of the many things that I love about the martial arts is that it builds our courage. It’s unavoidable. At one point or another each of us have to have courage with learning a new skill, breaking a board, competing, assisting, teaching, etc. Through these experiences, we develop a sense of confidence in our daily life. This week, I want to encourage everyone to have courage and push past your comfort zone. You’ve got this!
Sa Bom Nim and Kyo Sa Nim Dufour represented the PTSDA Karate among the ITF School owners from Texas, Utah, Florida, Georgia, Michigan and Louisiana at the Regional Black Belt Testing in Arlington, TX. It was a wonderful experience. The next ITF Regional Black Belt Test will be in the spring here in Pensacola. Once we set the date, we will communicate it to our members.
