Wolves June Newsletter

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Dear Students, Leadership Team, Instructors, Parents and Carers, 

I would like to thank you all for staying with our school, your school during this challenging time. I am truly humbled by your support. As a small gesture of thanks, I would like to thank you by offering the following: 

  • Wolves MA Family and Friends Seminar 2 on Sunday 14th June 5.00pm. All students, family and friends members are welcome to join our free seminar. Strictly no martial arts experience needed.

  • Weekly class summaries for Taekwondo, Hapkido and Haidong Gumdo available via Google drive link. Please contact Master Andrew, Head Instructor Paul or Senior instructor Rhys for Google drive links.

  • 20% discount off term 2 Taekwondo, Gumdo and Hapkido grading’s (unfortunately Dan Grades are not discounted).

  • 15% discount off martial equipment (Haidong Gumdo Kargums and Jingums are not included).  

 
SPECIAL NOTE FOR ALL WOLVES MA ZOOMERS 
Please note all Taekwondo and Hapkido lessons weekly zoom meeting links are the same link for both junior and senior classes on that given night. So, if you are joining our junior class, please log onto the class link 5 minutes before the class starts. If you are joining our later classes (i.e. 6.00pm or 6.30pm or 7.00pm) please log onto the same class link 5 mins before your class time.
 
We are moving forward together,
 
Master Andrew 

 
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FACE TO FACE CLASSING
It’s not long now before the schools allow us to start using their halls so as we can resume our face to face classing. As soon the school notify me its ok to use their halls, I will be notifying all students via email and our website. 
 
I want to assure all students that even if the school halls are not available in Term 3, I will be offering face to face classing options as from the start of Term 3.
 
TERM THREE CLASS TIMETABLE, LOCATIONS AND CLASSING OPTIONS WILL BE RELEASED BY 10/07/2020

 
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WHAT HAVE WE LEARNT DURING TERM? 
The Term 2 Zoom classes have taught us there are many ways to present a class that is educational and fun. It has taught us that there are other alternatives exercises/drills to improve a student’s spirit besides sparring. The alternative spirit exercise we have been practising this term is called the Physical Challenge Program. 
 
On a personal note, Term Two has rekindled my enthusiasm for one on one private lessons. All students who have been participating have found them to be helpful and worthwhile. 
 
It has also shown me how far Wolves members' loyalty goes. Without our members support and adventurous spirit, they have shown by staying with our school during this challenging time, we would have had to close the doors. I am humbled by each and every student. 

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WHAT POSITIVES WE CAN TAKE INTO OUR FACE TO FACE TERM 3 CLASSES? 

  • Our enthusiasm for our school. 

  • Our unwillingness to ever say I quit. 

  • Our commitment to all students that we will always look for a better way to improve our schools’ programs. 

  • Continue to utilise our modified syllabus into Term 3.

  • Incorporate our Physical Challenge exercises into our current and grading syllabus.

ONE ON ONE – PRIVATE LESSONS
Due to the popularity and success we have had with “One on One Private Lessons”, I will be offering limited one on one private lesson places as from Term 3, 2020.

Please contact me on 0414 925 780 or via email wolvestkd@optusnet.com.au

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FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF WOLVES MA TERM 2 SEMINAR 2 
 
Date: Sunday 14 June - 5.00pm to 6.00pm

  • Leadership skills – Guiding vs. Giving Orders?

  • Re-learning diaphragm breathing 

  • Common sense Self Defence Part 1 – Spatial awareness: using what’s around us to our advantage

  • Common sense Self Defence Part 2 – moving in angles and covering up CPU, staying upright and breathing.

  • Mediation Part 2 

  • Strictly no martial arts experience needed. 

Topic: Family and Friends Seminar #2 
Time: Sunday 14 June, 2020 05:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84794350238?pwd=MXdYKzJpVkkzM3Bhc0srMUduUFl3Zz09
Meeting ID: 847 9435 0238
Password: 017038

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TERM 2 GRADING INFORMATION
Dear students, parents and carers, I would like to formally invite all Gup, Dan stripe and Provisional black candidates and Dan grades to our Term 2 formal grading. As a reward to our school’s students loyalty and commitment this term, I will be offering the following as a gesture of gratitude. 

For all Gup grades, Dan stripe grades and Provisional Black Belt candidates: your only grading requirements to pass this terms pre grading are:

  • Commitment, loyalty and participation you have shown during the term zoom classes

  • An honest attempt at achieving the term two modified grading syllabus

  • Attempting to complete the Physical challenge to the best of your ability

Dan grade candidates will need to pass the standard Dan grade syllabus
All Taekwondo and Haidong Gumdo Coloured belt and Dan stripe and Dan gradings will be held Outdoors on Sunday 28 June 2020 at Hazelbrook Public School. Please download the grading form directly from our website. Please return the grading form with the grading fee on the grading day. Payments can be via cash, money order or cheque. No EFT available for Term 2 payments. 
 
If any students are not able to attend the gradings times/dates listed below, please contact Master Andrew Johnston to organise another grading time.

FOR ALL GRADING TIMES, INFORMATION, SYLLABUS AND FORMS PLEASE GO TO THE GRADINGS PAGE


Wolves May Newsletter

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WOLVES MARTIAL ARTS MAY 2020 NEWSLETTER

Dear students, Leadership team, Instructors, Parents and Carers, 
I am deeply grateful for your support over this challenging time. You have shown great patience, understanding and a fantastic sense of adventure regarding our alternative ways we can keep teaching you martial arts. As a gesture of thanks and gratitude, I would like to offer you and your family the following during Term 2. 

  • Wolves MA Family and Friends seminar 1 on Sunday 17th May, 5.00pm.  All students, family and friends members are welcome to join our free seminar. Strictly no martial arts experience needed.
     

  • Wolves MA Family and Friends seminar 2 on Sunday 14th June, 5.00pm.  All students, family and friends members are welcome to join our free seminar. Strictly no martial arts experience needed.
     

  • Weekly class summaries for Taekwondo, Hapkido and Haidong Gumdo available via Google drive link. Please contact Master Andrew, Head Instructor Paul or Senior instructor Rhys for Google drive links.
     

  • 20% discount off term 2 Taekwondo, Gumdo and Hapkido grading’s (unfortunately Dan Grades are not discounted).
     

  • 15% discount off martial equipment (Haidong Gumdo Kargums and Jingums are not included).  

 
SPECIAL NOTE FOR ALL WOLVES MA ZOOMERS 
Please note all Taekwondo and Hapkido lessons weekly zoom meeting links are the same link for both junior and senior classes on that given night. So, if you are joining our junior class, please log onto the class link 5 minutes before the class starts. If you are joining our later classes (i.e 6.00pm or 6.30pm or 7.00pm) please log onto the same class link 5 mins before your class time. 
 
Please sign up to our website newsletter for monthly updates and offers.
 
We are moving forward together,
 
Master Andrew 

 
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EVENT/FUNCTION DATES FOR TERM 2, 2020
 

Leadership/Assistant Instructors/ Instructors Meeting
 
Date: Sunday 17 May, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
 
Zoom Meeting Link: 
Topic: Leadership and Instructors Meeting 
Time: May 17, 2020 03:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87547751089?pwd=STlwajlwWnVnQmFPd0QrY0dySWt6UT09
Meeting ID: 875 4775 1089
Password: 092558
 
Families and friends of Wolves MA Term 2 Seminar 1 
 
Date: Sunday 17 May, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

  • Fear: the art of overthinking

  • Four stretches that can improve general health 

  • Common sense Self defence part 1 – Spatial awareness 

  • Common sense self defence part 1 – Vital points and easy strikes. 

  • Mediation part 1 

  • Strictly no martial arts experience needed

Zoom Meeting Link: 
Topic: Andrew Johnston's Zoom Meeting
Time: May 17, 2020 05:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87605160891?pwd=RTV1bUdMKzYwM3ZBNzZyRjFwOUVXdz09
Meeting ID: 876 0516 0891
Password: 094898

 
Families and friends of Wolves MA Term 2 Seminar 2 
 
Date: Sunday 14 June, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

  • Leadership skills – guiding vs. giving orders?

  • Re-learning diaphragm breathing 

  • Common sense Self defence part 2 – Spatial awareness- using what’s around us to our advantage

  • Common sense self defence part 2 – moving in angles and covering up CPU, staying upright and breathing.

  • Mediation part 2 

  • Strictly no martial arts experience needed

Zoom Meeting Link: 
Topic: family and friends seminar 2 
Time: Jun 14, 2020 05:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84794350238?pwd=MXdYKzJpVkkzM3Bhc0srMUduUFl3Zz09
Meeting ID: 847 9435 0238
Password: 017038

 
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TERM 2 CLASS TIMETABLES

PLEASE GO ONLINE AND BE READY TO START YOUR ZOOM CLASS 5 MINS BEFORE YOUR CLASS TIME. THE LENGTH OF CLASS WILL BE APPROX 35-45 MINUTES IN LENGTH

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We are in this together, thank you for supporting and staying with our school.
 
Master Andrew Johnston


Wolves goes Digital

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EXCITING TIMES AHEAD!
 
OK IT’S TIME FOR US TO CONNECT, JUMP OFF THE LOUNGE AND HAVE SOME FUN!

Our 11-week Term 2 programs are being launch as from 20th April 2020. Thank you for supporting our school over this challenging time. As a gesture of thanks, we will be presenting free monthly workshops that all family members can participate. Strictly no martial arts experience needed, just a willingness to have fun. 
 
I will also be offering a 20% discount off all Taekwondo, Gumdo and Hapkido grading’s (unfortunately Dan Grades are not discounted) to all students plus 15% discount off martial equipment (Haidong Gumdo Kargums and Jingums are not included). 
 
I am truly humbled by your support and sense of adventure to try our new way to present our classes.

Master Andrew
 

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TERM 2 CLASS OPTIONS
 

  • Live online classes via Zoom: Starting as from 20th April, 2020
     

  • Private individual or small group lessons via Zoom: Starting from 25th April, 2020
     

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LET’S GET ZOOMING IN TERM 2
 
In preparation to commencing our live Zoom classes, could you please: 

  • Upload the free ZOOM app: https://zoom.us/download

  • Have a play with ZOOM. It’s really easy to learn. (Even I have figured out!)

  • Organise a clear space somewhere at home of approx. 3m x 3m. Maybe your lounge room, garage, patio, outdoor area with lights, or bedroom would be perfect. 


IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR ONLINE ZOOM CLASS INVITATION BY 14th APRIL, PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING:

  • CHECK YOUR ‘JUNK’ INBOX

  • CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL OR TEXT WITH A CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS
     

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PLEASE GO ONLINE AND BE READY TO START YOUR ZOOM CLASS 5 MINS BEFORE YOUR CLASS TIME.
THE LENGTH OF CLASS WILL BE APPROX 35-45 MINUTES IN LENGTH.

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PRIVATE LESSONS
 
Please contact me via phone or text to arrange a time that suits you. The private online lessons are either 25mins or 50min in length. Please note there are limited places available. The cost for lessons:

  • 1 person online private lesson: 25mins $50, 50mins $100 

  • 2 -3 persons online private lesson: 25mins $75, 50mins $150


We are in this together, thank you for supporting and staying with our school.
 
Master Andrew Johnston

Wolves Alive and Kicking

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WOLVES MARTIAL ARTS WILL REMAIN ALIVE AND KICKING
 
After updated government recommendations, we will not be running any group (more than 10 students) indoor or outdoor classes until further notice. It’s a sensible decision for all of us. Your safety is my paramount concern. 
 
My goal for our school is simply keep some kind of normality, to stay connected with you during this challenging time and keep our wonderful community alive. As from Term two we be offering classing options that I promise to offer the same energy, helpful class chats and helpful exciting training you all expect from me.
 
Important information regarding Term 1 gradings:

  • Taekwondo and Haidong Gumdo Gup, Dan stripe and Provisional Black belt Grading’s will be offered as outdoor private or small group grading’s. Please contact Master Andrew for more information via phone, email or text.  

  • The Taekwondo and Haidong Gumdo Dan Grading’s will take place on Saturday 4th April 2020 at Winmalee High School. Please contact Master Andrew for more information via phone, email or text.  

 
Term 2 safe classing options:
 
1. Live video classes via Zoom Starting as from 27th April 2020. 
    Please see our website or FB page for online class times.  
 
2. Private individual lessons options (in person or via online) Starting as from 27th April 2020.
 
3. Outdoor small group classes (Less than ten) will commence 27th April 2020, Please note outdoor lesson will only go forward if NSW Health/government approves it. Please see our website or FB page for more details on 20.04.20.
 
DO YOU WANT TO STAY UPDATED WITH OUR NEW PROGRAMS, CLASS TIMES AND LOCATIONS?
 
PLEASE SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER, JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE or email me at wolvestkd@optusnet.com.au
 
Make up classes
All make up classes from Term 1 will now be rescheduled to start the second week of the school holidays (20/04/20) via live online classes. They are going to be lots of fun and interactive. 
 
We are in this together, thank you for supporting and staying with our Martial Arts school. 
Master Andrew Johnston