Wolves Term 3 Newsletter

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Masters talk…

by Master Instructor Andrew Johnston

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful break.

Term 3 is jammed packed with lots of exciting things such as:

  • Wolves’ Olympic term, packed with games and fun!
  • New Style Challenge Camp
  • Mulympia Training
  • Plus, many other great activities.

Let’s Kick into Term 3!

Instructors and Team Leaders meeting

Times
4.00pm: Leadership/Assistant Instructor members
5.00pm: Instructors meeting

Place
East Blaxland Public School

Date
Sunday 7th August 2016

What to bring
Loose training clothes, joggers and all pads and training equipment. Uniforms are not needed.

New Style Challenge Camp


Are you ready?

The New Style Challenge Camp is going challenge you more than ever. The biggest improvement will be it's direction towards reaching your Black belt or next Dan grading.

The new camp is going to be a high energy and lots of fun. It’s also a great challenge for all Blue and Red belt students, and all Black belts students to test their skills. It is also designed to help Leadership Team and Instructors hone their skills.

When: Sunday, 28th August 2016    

Time:
- Juniors (7-11yrs): 8.45am–1.00pm
- Seniors (12yrs and over): 11.45am–5.00pm

Venue: Winmalee High School

Cost: $40.00 per person

Download the Registration Form now so you don't miss out!

Wolves Up and Coming Dates and Events

  • New Style Challenge Camp: Sunday, 28 August 2016 at Winmalee High School
  • NSW Haidong Gumdo Grading and Seminar: Saturday, 17 September 2016 – Venue to be confirmed
  • Wolves TaekwondoColoured & Black Belt Grading: Sunday, 18 September 2016 at Winmalee High School
  • End of Term 3: Friday, 23 September 2016
  • Start of Term 4: Monday, 10 October 2016

Check out the Events page for more details.

Bring a Relative or Friend to Class

During Term 3, Wolves Martial Arts is running a promotion where students can invite their relatives or friends to Taekwondo or Haidong Gumdo.

Invited relatives or friends who become members of Wolves Martial Arts during Term 3, will receive a FREE:

  • Taekwondo uniform OR
  • Haidong Gumdo Sword

The students who introduce a relative or friend will automatically go into the draw to receive the choice of one of the following:

  • Taekwondo Kick Shield
  • Taekwondo shoes
  • Haidong Gumdo Paper Cutting Sword
  • Value of $69

The draw will be announced at the next Club Grading.

So why not be proud of your club and invite your Mum, Dad, Brothers, Sisters, best friends or mates to Taekwondo or Haidong Gumdo!

Oceania Mulympia Martial Arts Festival

It’s the Olympic Games year, and what a great way to celebrate it by entering in just one event at the Oceania Mulympia Martial Arts Festival.

All Wolves students and instructors are welcome, and encouraged to participate in the Oceania Mulympia Martial Arts Festival on 22 and 23 October 2016, at Cambridge Park.

It’s a fun and safe way to be introduced into a martial arts tournament. 

It’s a festival style tournament, where winning and losing isn’t the tournament focus. The focus is for everyone to join in with the Martial Arts Olympic spirit. It’s going to be lots of fun. Please see your Instructor for more information.

Who’s going to join in the fun and games with me?

Wolves Martial Arts Contact Info

Office hours: 9:00am – 2:00pm Monday to Friday
Mobile: 0414 925 780
Email: wolvestkd@optusnet.com.au
Post: Leura Post Office, PO Box 7323, Leura NSW 2780

Wolves Term 2 Newsletter

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Masters talk…

by Master Instructor Andrew Johnston

Welcome back all Students, Parents and Carers to another exciting term of Martial Arts. We have so much planned for this Term we can’t wait to get kicking!

The first exciting news I want to share with everyone, is we have 5 new Trainee Instructors who will commence their 6-month Instructors Course. Some more exciting news is, a small group from our Sports Team will be competing at the Act Cool Climate Tournament and Lithgow Taekwondo championships. Good luck Team!

Let’s Kick into Term 2!

Instructors and Team Leaders meeting

Times
4.00pm: Leadership Team
5.00pm: Instructors Team

Place
East Blaxland Public School

Date
Sunday 15th May 2016

What to bring
Loose training clothes, joggers and all pads and training equipment. Uniforms are not needed.

Bring a Relative or Friend to Class


During Term 2, Wolves Martial Arts is running a promotion where students can invite their relatives or friends to Taekwondo or Haidong Gumdo.

Invited relatives or friends who become members of Wolves Martial Arts during Term 2, will receive a FREE:

  • Taekwondo uniform OR
  • Haidong Gumdo Sword

The students who introduce a relative or friend will automatically go into the draw to receive a $100 Shogun MA Gift Voucher.

The winner of the Term 1, 2016 “Bring a Friend Draw” was Ashleigh Sagovac. Congratulations Ashleigh!

Wolves Up and Coming Dates and Events

  • Wolves Haidong Gumdo Grading: Saturday 25th June, Winmalee High School
  • Wolves Taekwondo Grading: Sunday 26th June, Winmalee High School
  • End of Term 2: Friday 1st July
  • Start of Term 3: Monday 18th July
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Some Light on the Grading Process

How often should I grade?

Taekwondo is not like other sports and activities, we don’t get to perform or show skills very often.  The grading is the only time a student gets a chance to “shine”.  As the club’ instructor who has seen thousands of student’s grades, I believe most the student should be grading every three months. That means that all blue belts and red belts grades should be training at least two classes per week to qualify for the grading attendance criteria. Some parents may not see a student improve from one grading to the next but the student’s progression of spirit and confidence is so often over looked.  These are the real reasons the students are practicing Taekwondo.

How many times should I train each week?

To move closer to obtaining your Black Belt the student should attend two classes a week and train at least 1-2 times per week at home.  If time doesn’t permit the student to train two separate nights a week maybe two classes on one night would be sufficient.  Make the commitment and watch your results follow.

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Training Hints

By Master Instructor Andrew Johnston

Do you know 90% of all world champions in TKD are counter fighters? Are you generally sparring in a counter fighting style?

The slower you kick the more you have to draw a pond your own body’s balance. Having great balance has a lot to do with core strength. Try practicing all your kicks and strikes as slow as you can at home so you build great core strength.

Contact Details for Wolves Martial Arts

Office hours: 9:00am – 2:00pm Monday to Friday
Mobile: 0414 925 780
Email: wolvestkd@optusnet.com.au
Postal: PO Box 513, Springwood NSW 2777

Wolves Term 1 Newsletter

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Masters talk…

by Master Instructor Andrew Johnston

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a Christmas break. Did you watch many Chuck Norris movies?

Term 1 is jammed packed with lots of exciting things such as:

  • New Style Challenge Camp
  • Haidong Gumdo and Taekwondo Instructors course
  • Plus, many other great activities

Let’s Kick into Term 1!!!!

Instructors and Team Leaders meeting

Times
4.00pm: Leadership/Assistant Instructor members
5.00pm: Instructors meeting - All instructors invited

Place
East Blaxland Public School

Date
Sunday 21st February 2016

What to bring
Loose training clothes, joggers and all pads and training equipment. Uniforms are not needed.

The NEW Style Challenge Camp


ARE YOU READY?


The new Style Wolves Challenge Camp is going to challenge you more than ever.

The biggest improvement will be its direction towards reaching your Black belt or next Dan grading. The new Challenge Camp is going to be a high energy and lots of fun. It’s also a great challenge for all Blue and Red belt students and all Black belts students to test their skills. It also is designed to help the Leadership Team and Instructors hone their skills.

When: Sunday, 20th March 2016

Times:
• Juniors (7-11yrs) 8.45am- 1.00pm
• Seniors (12yrs and over) 11.45am- 5.00pm

Venue: Winmalee High School

Cost: $40.00 per person

Wolves Up and Coming Dates and Events

  • New Style Challenge Camp: Sunday 20th March, Winmalee High School
  • Wolves Haidong Gumdo Grading: Sunday 3rd April, Winmalee High School
  • Wolves Taekwondo Grading: Sunday 3rd April, Winmalee High School
  • End of Term 1: Friday 8th April
  • Start of Term 2: Tuesday 26th April
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Bring a Relative or Friend to Class


During Term 1, Wolves Martial Arts is running a promotion where students can invite their relatives or friends to Taekwondo or Haidong Gumdo.

Invited relatives or friends who become members of Wolves Martial Arts during Term 1, will receive a FREE:

  • Taekwondo uniform OR
  • Haidong Gumdo Sword

The students who introduce a relative or friend will automatically go into the draw to receive a Taekwondo kick shield, Taekwondo shoes or a Haidong Gumdo Paper Cutting Sword to the value of $69.

The draw will be announced at the next club grading. 

So why not be proud of your club and invite your Mums, Dads, Brothers, Sisters, best Friends or Mates to Taekwondo or Haidong Gumdo!

Wolves Taekwondo Year

Wolves Martial Arts offers classes 43 weeks of the year. Our Taekwondoyear is divided into four terms. The Taekwondo term fee for one class per week (43 classes) is $144 per student. The term fee of $144 is then broken down to a per month fee of $48. 

This method of charging a monthly fee instead of a term fee every three months was introduced to reduce large sums of money being debited from the students account every three months (term duration). 

Therefore, for the newer students, this will answer the question of do we still pay during school holidays.

All cancellations must be in writing and sent via email or postal to Wolves Martial Arts, PO Box 513, Springwood NSW 2777. Email: wolvestkd@optusnet.com.au

No phone cancellations will be accepted.

Contact Details for Wolves Martial Arts

Office hours: 9:00am – 2:00pm Monday to Friday
Mobile: 0414 925 780
Email: wolvestkd@optusnet.com.au
Postal: PO Box 513, Springwood NSW 2777

Wolves Christmas Message

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My family and I would like to thank every student, parent and carer for their support and help this year.

We wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

If you need to continue your training, our 2016 School Holiday Class Program will commence from the 18th January 2016 to 29th January 2016.

Classes will resume to the Standard Class Timetables as from Monday 1st February 2016. 

For more info see the Standard Class Timetables on the Wolves Martial Arts website: wolvesmartialarts.com/january-program

 

My last words for 2015:

Watch as many Chuck Norris movies as you can over the Christmas Break!


See you all in 2016 – Merry Christmas!

Kind regards,
Master Andrew Johnston

Wolves Term 4 Newsletter

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Masters talk…

by Master Instructor Andrew Johnston

Welcome back all Students, Parents and Carers to another exciting term of Taekwondo and Haidong Gumdo.

We have some very special events coming up. Just like last year, we will be celebrating our Gala Day at Tench Reserve Penrith River, so I hope to see you all there and keep your eye out for Santa on that day as well. We all remember Santa’s dance moves last year!

So let’s get Kicking into the last term of 2015!

Christmas Orders Now Being Taken

If you are looking for that special Taekwondo or Gumdo Christmas present, why not check out the Wolves 2015 Christmas Order Form?

Please note: head guards, sparring gloves, arm guards, shin and instep guards, mouth guards and groin guards will be compulsory equipment for the 2016 Taekwondo season.

All orders can be collected at the Taekwondo grading on 13th December 2015 at Winmalee High School.

ALL ORDERS MUST BE IN BY THE 6th OF NOVEMBER, 2015

No late orders will be accepted.

Bring a Relative or Friend to Class


During Term 4, Wolves Martial Arts is running a promotion where students can invite their relatives or friends to Taekwondo or Haidong Gumdo.

Invited relatives or friends who become members of Wolves Martial Arts during Term 3 will receive a FREE:

  • Taekwondo uniform OR
  • Haidong Gumdo Sword

The students who introduce a relative or friend will automatically go into the draw to receive a Taekwondo kick shield, Taekwondo shoes or a Haidong Gumdo Paper Cutting Sword to the value of $69.

The draw will be announced at the next club grading. 

So why not be proud of your club and invite your Mums, Dads, Brothers, Sisters, best Friends or Mates to Taekwondo or Haidong Gumdo!

Wolves Taekwondo Year

Wolves Martial Arts offers classes 43 weeks of the year. Our Taekwondoyear is divided into four terms. The Taekwondo term fee for one class per week (43 classes) is $144 per student. The term fee of $144 is then broken down to a per month fee of $48. 

This method of charging a monthly fee instead of a term fee every three months was introduced to reduce large sums of money being debited from the students account every three months (term duration). 

Therefore, for the newer students, this will answer the question of do we still pay during school holidays.

All cancellations must be in writing and sent via email or postal to Wolves Martial Arts, PO Box 513, Springwood NSW 2777. Email: wolvestkd@optusnet.com.au

No phone cancellations will be accepted.

Wolves Up and Coming Dates and Events

  • Club Gala Day: Sunday 29th November 2015 at 11am – 2pm, Tench Reserve, Nepean River. All family, friends and students are invited
  • Wolves Haidong Gumdo Grading/Seminar: Saturday 12th December 2015, Winmalee High School
  • Wolves Taekwondo Grading: Sunday 13th December 2015, Winmalee High School
  • End of Term 4: Friday 18th December
  • Start of Term 1, 2016: Monday 18th January, 2016

Instructors and Team Leaders Meeting

Times: 
4.00-6.00pm All Instructors, Team Leadership Team and Assistant Instructors
Place: Tench Reserve, Nepean River, Penrith
Date: Sunday 25th October, 2015
What to bring: Loose training clothes, joggers and all pads and training equipment (uniforms are not required).

Contact Details for Wolves Martial Arts

Office hours: 9:00am – 2:00pm Monday to Friday
Mobile: 0414 925 780
Email: wolvestkd@optusnet.com.au
Postal: PO Box 513, Springwood NSW 2777