Be careful anyone who may be travelling this weekend. Once again, the weather doesn’t sound like it’s going to be good.
Here is the information for the Saskatoon tourney once again. Saskatoon Tourney Notice 2013 We’re looking into setting up a block of rooms for any of our members interested in going. We’ll keep you informed.
Good workout last week everyone! We’ll see you Tuesday.
Here is the latest information regarding the Saskatoon/Warman tournament.
We will provide more information regarding transportation and accomodation soon.
Regular classes resume tomorrow!
Session 3 begins in March.
Keep checking for tournament updates.
See you at the dojo.
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the grading last night!
Even though not everyone was graded up, it gave the Senseis a good opportunity to see where everyone is at with their techniques and kata. It also gives us an opportunity to evaluate ourselves and determine if we worked our hardest through the whole grading and can take the suggestions of the senseis and make improvements for the next grading.
Sensei Kevin has always said, “Don’t treat a grading as if it were just another class. Treat every class as if it were a grading.”
There WILL be class next Tuesday, February 19. It will not count as a formal class for the sign-in book but if you would like to come and workout there will be a Sensei there to work with you.
February 26 will be the last day to turn in Shirt order forms. We will be taking orders for new Gi Bags as well for those interested.
See you at the dojo.
Just a reminder that the grading is TODAY!
Just for Kicks begin promptly at 6:30 and the kyu belt (colored) grading begins at 7:30.
Arrive early to stretch and warm up.
BRING YOUR PASSPORT BOOKS!
Good luck to everyone!
Good workout last night, everyone!
The grading will be held next Tuesday, February 12, 2013.
Just For Kicks will be graded during their regular class from 6:30 to 7:30. Be early and warmed up and ready to start at 6:30!
The Jr. and Adult grading will begin at 7:30. Also, be early to warm up and ready to start on time. Remember that this group will have to warm up quietly so as not to interfere with the JFK grading.
Here are the links to the information on the clinics taking place in Hamiota on Saturday, March 2, 2013. This clinic is in conjunction with an “Instructor’s Clinic” for Brown and Black Belts being held over the entire weekend. The clinic participants will basically be “guinea pigs” for the Brown and Black Belt participants to practice their new instruction techniques. But you’ll get a good karate workout in the process. It will also be an opportunity to do some work with our Federation’s Chief Instructor, Sensei Ron Mattie.
If you are interested in participating, please complete the “Clinic Application-1” document and email it to Sensei Scott Lints at slints@mts.net
Here is some accomodation information:
Hamiota Hotel/Motel , 51 4th St. SE (1-204-764-2426), Shoal Lake Motor Inn , 321 Elm Street (1-204-759-2403) which is about 20 minutes north or billets may be arranged for accommodations.
Tomorrow, February 5, will be the last day to turn in shirt orders. If you wish to order one, please complete an order form and leave a cheque with one of the Senseis.
Also, don’t forget to sign the participation form for the Saskatoon/Warman tournament in April. We’ll be looking at that soon to determine what the club can do for arrangements. It would be great to see lots of participation in that tournament.
Don’t forget to keep preparing for your grading. It’s coming soon!
See you at the dojo.
Great work on Tuesday night, everyone! Things are looking good for your grading.
Remember to practice the things that we mentioned in class. Especially important are your stances. Keep your knees bent and backs straight for starters. When you’re practicing at home, keep it interesting by creating sequences of moves on your own. Try stringing together techniques that each use a different stance, for example. And don’t forget to practice your kata!
Anyone who is interested in ordering a shirt like we had on display in class must have their order forms handed in by February 5, 2013.
SASKATOON TOURNAMENT – April 5 and 6. If you would like to attend, please sign your name to the sign-up sheet at the next class. The number of people who sign up will determine whether the club will pre-arrange accomodation and possibly transportation.
Just an FYI regarding this event:
1. This is not like a school trip. The club senseis will not be acting as chaperones/guardians for any minor children who attend the tournament.
2. Members under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
3. If the club arranges hotel accomodation, it will be in the manner of a block of rooms being held for us that the members must then phone in to make a reservation.
4. Currently, members will be responsible for their own transportation to and from Saskatoon/Warman.
5. If enough members sign up, charter bus transportation may be considered.
If enough members participate, the club may consider helping to cover some of the costs associated with the tournament. This is only a possibility at this time.
Come prepared to work hard for the upcoming grading.
Remember to complete your grading application form if you haven’t done so already. Bring a cheque tonight if you want to complete one at the workout.
See you at the dojo.
It was nice to see everyone back after an extended winter break! The Melitta Teaching Tournament is taking place as we write this and things are running smoothly.
The South Calgary Wado Kai Karate Tournament is coming up on March 8 and 9, 2013. Below is a link for the informational package and the registration form. This is one of the largest Wado tournaments in Western Canada and the members of our club who have attended have all really enjoyed the event.
South Calgary 2013 Registration
Also, we would like our members to consider attending the Saskatoon/Warman Tournament which is being held on April 5 and 6. This is the last weekend of the Easter break so our younger members wishing to attend the workshop AND the tournament wouldn’t have to worry about missing school.
If there are enough members interested in attending this tournament, there is a chance we could arrange transportation for all of us and one of the senseis could look into accomodation arrangements. There will be a SIGN UP sheet at the next workout. More information about the tournament will follow soon. The Saskatoon/Warman Clubs have been strong supporters of our tournament for a number of years and it would be great to see our club return the favor. It is a fairly large tournament in a very nice facility and it gives us a chance to visit beautiful Saskatoon.
And lastly… remember to keep practicing for the upcoming GRADING. Your grading forms are due, along with any outstanding fees, at the workout on Tuesday, January 22.
See you at the dojo.
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