Martial Arts Values!Martial arts… the art of fighting? Building physical skills, increasing strength, flexibility, and stamina. Learning techniques for self-defense and learning how to take occasional hits. Is that it? Not exactly! Martial arts is about character development regardless of age. Once you feel confident and self-assured, the sky is the limit as to what you can do and achieve by having a strong sense of character. Learning, goal setting, building confidence and self-respect, dedication and discipline, working through challenges, showing respect and leadership. Martial artists extend their training beyond their body and connect their mind and body. THESE are the true values of martial arts. It is not always easy. You face difficult times, setbacks, frustrations, disappointment but it shows your character how you face these challenges. Commitment and perseverance is key to progress. When you train as a martial artist, it is not about choice between this and that sport. It is not about other hobbies vs Taekwondo. It is a commitment and prioritization of life to better ourselves. These are values that make a true martial artist dedicate a lifetime to learning and teaching martial arts. You never hear a true practitioner of martial arts regretting that they started their journey. But you do hear some regretting that they didn’t start their journey sooner. If you haven’t started your journey, now is the time! Important upcoming datesRank Camp, limited seats left Aug 8-15, 9AM-4PM (Rank camp) Weapons Training Every Sat at 10:30-11:00 AM 2nd Year Journey Anniversary Aug 24 – 6:00 PM Open House Aug 18-25 Mon/Wed 6 PM Tue-Thurs 5 PM Sat 9:30 AM School Closed Sep 3rd- 5th (Labor Day weekend) Cycle Rank Test Sep 9th Rank Camp Open to all ranks and for ages 7-15. Higher ranks, especially if getting close to test for black belt, sharpen your skills, review your forms. Check website for details: http://www.journeyma.com/camps.html Jiu Jitsu/Grappling Mr. K. is proud to offer Jiu Jitsu/grappling foundation. This is a great way to learn new self-defense moves and have fun with learning completely new techniques. A minimum of 10 students required to start the classes. If you are interested, please let us know. New Cycle and our TenetThis cycle’s tenet is Perseverance which is a reminder to set a goal and work for that goal despite difficulties. In today’s society, probably one of the most important challenges we all face is time commitment. This cycle’s form is Commitment. Videos will be updated on the secure website. Some changes will be incorporated in the new videos. Training EquipmentMany parents ask about where to buy re-breakable boards, clapper targets, gloves, and other equipment. The answer is Journey Martial Arts! We can order any professional grade equipment you need. Just ask! Member referral special Do you see benefits from your training? Share with a friend or family member. If you refer someone, between now and end of Aug. both of you will receive a special gift from us. Ask for details. 4th of July DemoWhat a great turn out at the 4th of July Parade. Thanks to everyone! Notes from Mr. K.Actions not just words!
Every one of us, everyone around us, has a different journey in life. Circumstances, backgrounds, and abilities make us have different life experiences. But humans always desire to do better and achieve more. At the end, however, a desire to do better and to achieve a goal is just a starting point. Those who succeed must commit and dedicate themselves to achieve their goals. A desire without action is just a wish, just words! One of the most important martial arts tenets is perseverance. Scholars of martial arts consider the training as a non-ending journey that starts with physical training and grows into a lifestyle. They celebrate many accomplishments along the way. The first step may be getting a black belt. But committing to a lifetime achievement takes more than just a few classes and occasional testing. One must decide, set a goal, commit, work hard, and achieve! This is the perseverance that martial arts teaches every student. THIS IS A LIFE SKILL THAT GOES BEYOND CLASS BOUNDRIES! Embrace this training and make a commitment to succeed.
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The Journey Doesn’t Stop with Black Belt!Why does martial arts training grow in your heart? How can people train in this sport year after year and decades after decades? This is a non-ending journey of improvements and accomplishments. We strive and work towards that black belt, but then what? “In martial arts, every time you graduate, move to another level, you don't forget everything you've done. You build on it.” A black belt is another phase in this journey. It is not always easy. You face difficult times, frustrations, disappointment but it shows your character how you face these challenges. Do you give up or persevere to move forward? That is what character building is about. This is the true value of martial arts! Tournament Values Whether we think about it or not, competition is in all facets of today’s society. We compete to get into better schools, we compete to get better jobs, and so on. For centuries, martial artists across the world have created competition opportunities and tournaments. Martial arts tournaments bring many values to the participant: -Accelerate your learning and progress -Courage to overcome your fears. Step out of comfort zone -Set a goal, work towards a goal, learn, and move forward -Build friendship and comradery Aren’t these valuable life skills for all of us? Participate in tournaments and have fun. And you may win some medals and trophies too! Important upcoming datesMackensie Emory Seminars April 29th 6:30 PM Tricking April 30th 10:30-12 Special Form 1-2:30 Kama Regional Tournament May 14th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Summer Camps, register now June 6-10, 8 AM-5 PM Aug 8-15, 9AM-4PM (Rank camp) July 4th Demo team Contact us now if interested Practical Self-defense introduction May 21st – Time TBD (8-9 AM?) Cycle Rank Test June 24th Summer campsHard to believe we are already talking about summer!! Yes it is time to plan an active and healthy camp for the kids. Journey has two camps this summer. One open to all students Another for members only. Check website: http://www.journeyma.com/camps.html Jiu Jitsu/Grappling Mr. K (Farzad Khosrowpour) is proud to offer Jiu Jitsu/grappling foundation now during our sports clinic, Saturday at 10:30 am. This is a great way to learn new self-defense moves and have fun with learning completely new techniques. A minimum of 10 students required to start the classes. If you are interested, please let us know. New Cycle and our TenetThis cycle’s tenet is Indomitable Spirit which means a positive attitude that is impossible to defeat. This cycle’s form is Strength. Videos can be found on the secure website. Training EquipmentMany parents ask about where to buy re-breakable boards, clapper targets, gloves, and other equipment. The answer is Journey Martial Arts! We can order any equipment you need. Just ask! Member referral special Bring a buddy or friend to try a class with you. If they register, both of you get an appreciation discount. Ask for details. Notes from Mr. KSparring, is it dangerous?
Some students and parents are not sure what happens when they get an orange belt and they start sparring. We are not surprised. There are so many styles of sparring and so many different philosophies for sparring that causes confusion. Many students watch online material and videos. Unfortunately, in most cases, that is more harmful than helpful if they don’t know what to look for. At Journey, we follow sparring rules that help students to excel in sparring over a period of time. No hard contact is allowed or promoted. Some students/parents have asked the value of light contact. Our style of sparring promotes CONTROL as the primary means of developing skills. Sport sparring is designed for athletic competition and development of skills which are rank and age related. Light contact does not mean slow or ineffective. It means practicing in a safe way without causing serious injury. Sparring is fun, safe, and a great work out.
Belt Rank System Update!To improve the quality of training and provide necessary time for the students to become proficient in their skillsets, four intermediary levels are added to the belt system. We are announcing Sr Green-Brown ranks as part of the journey to black belt. This entails no other changes to the curriculum. This desirable change that is recommended by our national level training requirements will better prepare students to meet the black belt demanding requirements. This change is effective immediately. Belts vs Stripes What is the difference between getting stripes on a belt and getting a new belt? Stripes are a measure of readiness for rank testing. Since every cycle focuses on different skills, stripes are per test cycle only. If a student who has some stripes, chooses not to test for the next rank, the stripes are removed at the end of the cycle so the student can be evaluated for the following cycle. Ranks are determined by the color of the belt. Students earn a new rank after they have shown proficiency in the material thought during the test cycle, and have participated in minimum required classes. Only violation of key tenets on Taekwondo may result in demotions. Otherwise, ranks are permanent. Important upcoming datesNew Orange Belt Sparring Clinic Feb 12 at 7:00 PM Parents’ Night Out (4-11 years old) (Membership is not required) Feb 13th (Sat.) 6:00-9:30 PM Summer Camps early registration Deadline to receive discount: Feb 20th Spring Tournament March 19th Cycle Rank Test April 8th Summer campsHard to believe we are already talking about summer!! Yes it is time to plan an active and healthy camp for the kids. Journey has two camps this summer. One open to all students Another for members only. Save money be registering early. Check website for early bird registration prices: http://www.journeyma.com/camps.html Updates made to the websiteThe Journey Martial Arts website has had a facelift! We have made it easier to navigate the site and find information. Also check out Special Offers and Event. You can also log into the members site directly. Check it out! New Cycle and our TenetThis cycle’s tenet is Integrity. Integrity is a trait of a true martial artist. Doing the right thing whether anyone is watching or not. This cycle’s form is Leadership. Videos can be found on the secure website. Physical Education credit for AISD We are certified to offer PE credit for AISD for middle school and high school. There is no additional cost for this program. Ask for details. Weapons TrainingWeapons training is a complementary skill that all students of 8 years of age and higher can participate in. We are now offering Nunchaku training in the program. Student are encouraged to select one weapon as their primary choice. (Black belts are required to participate in at least one field of weapons training.) Students in the weapons training are eligible to participate in demos at no additional cost – just initiative! After School Pick UpThere are few spots still available for after school pickup. We are offering this service at Doss and Highland Park Elementary schools. Please help inform those who may be looking for an after school pick up service. Many options available for 2-5 day pickup. Notes from Mr. K: Be a LEADER!Our new form for the cycle is “Leadership”. It is timely to remind everyone about the leadership program at Journey Martial Arts.
A true leader has the ability to work towards a vision and unify others towards a common goal. Leadership, a true life skill, is taught and practiced at Journey Martial Marts for students who join the leadership program. Opportunity for leadership in the program starts with the desire and passion to help the community and the students. Leadership program at Journey is a program that trains those who are willing to take that extra step to participate in teaching and assisting in the program. It grows with those who are willing to put in the extra time to learn and improve beyond average. A leadership program creates opportunities for training and training beyond regular participation in classes. All students, especially teens and adults, who are interested in participating in the leadership program should contact me for additional information.
Martial Arts Holiday Sale!Hard to believe holidays are here again! We are going to do our part to provide the best sale we have ever had. How does it work? During the holiday sales Nov 23-25, you can pre-order anything you need or purchase anything that we have, and have everything in your hands before the holidays. Talk about stress-free shopping! Training equipment catalogue (yes even punching bags), a new uniform, weapons, things that you see in the catalog, you just let us know and we can get it for you at a discounted price. A price sheet will be available next week. DON’T MISS IT! New Schedule Effective Dec. 1At Journey, we continuously look for ways of improving the quality of our services and training. We are announcing a change in schedule, effective Dec 1. We believe this schedule will better allow the higher ranks to excel in their advanced training and the lower ranks to better build a solid foundation in skills. For the latest updated schedule, it will be posted on Nov. 30: http://www.journeyma.com/schedule.html Keep a schedule in your car. Important upcoming datesHoliday Sales Nov. 23-25 Schedule Changes effective Dec. 1 After School Pick up Registration is open now Sparring Clinic Dec. 4 School Closure (Happy Holidays) Nov. 26-27; Dec. 21-26 Parents’ Night Out Dec. 19 NEW MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS Adult Fitness Class 6:30 am Mon, Wed, Fri ONE MONTH FREE when you pay for 2 months Easy to KEEP that resolution with Mr. K.! Valid through January 2, 2016. Training with Mr. K. for Adults: Once a week TKD class ($29/month) for 3 months. Not a morning person? Train with Mr. K. in the afternoon. After School pick up Half price on pick-up the first month, while seats last. New Cycle and our Tenet This cycle’s tenet is Courtesy. Courtesy is the way of interacting with one another by showing respect, being thoughtful and cooperative in how we train with instructors and students, displaying appreciation for rank and experiences of others, practicing humility and being humble and modest. Courtesy creates a positive atmosphere in our day to day lives. This cycle’s form is Respect. Physical Education credit for AISDWe are certified to offer PE for AISD credit for middle school and high school. There is no additional cost for this program. Ask for details. After School Pick UpLast year we had several requests for after school pick up. We are now offering this service at Doss and Highland Park Elementary schools. Please help inform those who may be looking for an after school pick up service. Notes from Mr. K: Holiday stressAs we get into the holiday season, let’s keep our commitment to training and the goal to succeed. Consistency in training becomes even more important at higher ranks.
Challenge yourself by dealing with a more difficult level. Having occasional failures help drive future success; overcoming disappointment is character building and a necessary life skill. It is not always a smooth ride. A black belt is a white belt who never quits. Work not for the stripe but persevere through the improvement of skills, knowledge, and strength. Build the courage to deal with the challenges in your journey. The stress of the holidays will pass. The journey never does.
Journey’s One Year Anniversary! Hard to believe it’s been a year! What a Journey it has been already. It is so great to see the students striving for improvement, working towards a goal, believing in themselves, and achieving a life lasting accomplishment in martial arts training. We are glad that you have chosen Journey Martial Arts. We certainly had our share of challenges to get started. Thanks to the students, parents, and families at Journey Martial Arts for your continued support and trust. Because of YOU, we overcame many of these challenges. We are more than ever determined to further improve our services and programs for you and the community this year. See the details in this issue of the Newsletter about some of the new programs: · Sponsorship of Master Mershad weapons and Extreme Seminar · Off Campus Physical Education – Get school PE credit for being a member · After School Pick up – The Tiger Bus is operational! · Kinder kicks – a parent and me program for ages 1-4 · Leadership and Instructor training program for adults · Expanding the weapons training – (Nunchucks coming soon) · … and more Master Mershad is in Town! Master Mershad, 7th Degree Black Belt, will be in town Oct 2nd and 3rd. He will be doing two seminars on Nunchakus and Xtreme Taekwondo. Seminars repeat in two locations. One in Westlake and another one in Pflugerville. For your convenience, the Tiger bus will be available for transportation. Journey is a proud sponsor of this events. DON’T MISS THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY. REGISTER NOW! Important upcoming dates One year anniversary – Open House Sep 28 – Oct 1 Seminar by 7th degree black belt- Master Michael Mershad Oct 2 and Oct 3 – Register online THIS week! After School Pick up Registration is open now Kinder Kick: For 1-4 year olds – Register now Registration is open now for classes starting in October. Announcing Kinder Kicks At Journey we strive to create a family oriented training facility and programs for all ages. We are delighted to announce the start of a new family oriented program for ages of 1-4, Kinder kicks! NEW: Get Yours Today! · Backpacks for school · Nunchucks (Glows in the dark! Awesome!) · New T-Shirts (pre-order now) · Training equipment at the facility with discount · HUGE referral gift certificate during September After School Pick Up Last year we had several requests for after school pick up. We are now offering this service at Doss and Highland Park Elementary schools. Please help informing those who may be looking for an after school pick up service. Open house We have an Open House the week of Sep 28-Oct 1 during the regular hours. You can bring a friend or family member to class during this week at no cost. Share the benefits of martial arts training with others. Get involved. OCPE – Off Campus Physical EducationWe are certified to offer OCPE for AISD, which is middle school and high school credit for physical education. There is no additional cost for this program. Ask for details. Notes from Mrs. K. You have probably heard Mr. K saying “lose your belt in class, lose a stripe!” It is less about the belt itself and more about properly taking care of your appearance, etc. It provides a better learning environment: Wearing clothing properly is for emphasis in supporting your team and your Journey. It is intended to provide safety and consistency for everyone. Wear uniform and belt properly: Tuck in your T-shirt under the jacket. You have options: Too hot in uniform? You can train in Journey T-shirts. Win… Cycle TenetCycle tenet is Self-control. Self-control is the ability of a martial artist to both mentally and physically control own actions in all circumstances
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2015 is a good year!
Belt Rank Test Time is here!
Wow! How exciting. We will be testing (and hopefully graduating) our first green belt class! This coming week is the “Full Uniform” week. No tees or shorts!
· Our ORANGE belts’ sparring is improving. It feels a little strange at first but by the time they graduate to green belt, they start feeling comfortable. They will have an opportunity for their first tournament soon. Information on next page.
· Registration is still open for the Summer Camp (June 8-13) and Rank Skip Camp (Aug 10-15, Mon-Sat), a week of fun and learning. The Rank Skip Camp is available for all belts up to Brown. You will learn the next level skills and have an opportunity to test.
See http://www.journeyma.com/camps.html for details.
· If anyone knows of CHARITABLE events coming up where our students can strut their stuff, let Mrs. K know. If YOU want to be part of our DEMO team, let Mr. K know. We are gaining momentum and have a couple of demo possibilities that we are setting up. More information later.
There is no extra cost, just initiative!
· Life skill achievement award for belts are here! Students have an opportunity to take a form to their teacher and set a goal. The teacher completes it stating that the student is following the black belt principles based on the Taekwondo tenets in daily school activities) – Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.
· WEAPONS class – yes! Kama and Tactical Short Stick weapons training is progressing. Classes are free this cycle. Class costs will be included in the Ultimate monthly membership in the future. Must be at least 8 years old to attend.
· Our ORANGE belts’ sparring is improving. It feels a little strange at first but by the time they graduate to green belt, they start feeling comfortable. They will have an opportunity for their first tournament soon. Information on next page.
· Registration is still open for the Summer Camp (June 8-13) and Rank Skip Camp (Aug 10-15, Mon-Sat), a week of fun and learning. The Rank Skip Camp is available for all belts up to Brown. You will learn the next level skills and have an opportunity to test.
See http://www.journeyma.com/camps.html for details.
· If anyone knows of CHARITABLE events coming up where our students can strut their stuff, let Mrs. K know. If YOU want to be part of our DEMO team, let Mr. K know. We are gaining momentum and have a couple of demo possibilities that we are setting up. More information later.
There is no extra cost, just initiative!
· Life skill achievement award for belts are here! Students have an opportunity to take a form to their teacher and set a goal. The teacher completes it stating that the student is following the black belt principles based on the Taekwondo tenets in daily school activities) – Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.
· WEAPONS class – yes! Kama and Tactical Short Stick weapons training is progressing. Classes are free this cycle. Class costs will be included in the Ultimate monthly membership in the future. Must be at least 8 years old to attend.
Important Upcoming Dates
Camp Registration ONGOING
Summer Camp: Jun 8-12
“Rank skip” Camp: Aug 10-15
Last day to register for RANK TESTING:
Feb 19 (Register online)
Feb 17 (Register in Person)
RANK TESTING (Feb 20) - NO classes
Preschool – 5 PM
Kids – 6 PM
Teens/Adults - 7 PM
Remediation/late test:
Feb 21 at 9:00 AM (no regular class)
Award Ceremony classes)
Feb 23 at 6:00 PM (All ages)
SPRING BREAK: Bring a Buddy all week
Pick any day during spring break, bring a buddy. Buddy’s parent must attend.
TOURNAMENT: March 28
Registration starts March 1
Summer Camp: Jun 8-12
“Rank skip” Camp: Aug 10-15
Last day to register for RANK TESTING:
Feb 19 (Register online)
Feb 17 (Register in Person)
RANK TESTING (Feb 20) - NO classes
Preschool – 5 PM
Kids – 6 PM
Teens/Adults - 7 PM
Remediation/late test:
Feb 21 at 9:00 AM (no regular class)
Award Ceremony classes)
Feb 23 at 6:00 PM (All ages)
SPRING BREAK: Bring a Buddy all week
Pick any day during spring break, bring a buddy. Buddy’s parent must attend.
TOURNAMENT: March 28
Registration starts March 1
Why test in martial arts training
Testing is an important part of a martial artist journey. It is a way to measure your achievements. Assessment and judging is usually done based on:
- Developing proficiency in skills
- Physical and mental balance
- Focus and concentration
- Attitude, respect, and sportsmanship
- Developing proficiency in skills
- Physical and mental balance
- Focus and concentration
- Attitude, respect, and sportsmanship
ProShop Blow out sale
Offer available to the new orange belts: Journey branded gear with 10% discount when purchased by Feb. 25.
Limited time offer through end of Feb:
· All Long sleeve T-shirts at 40% sale.
· All Red and Blue T-shirts at 25% off
Limited time offer through end of Feb:
· All Long sleeve T-shirts at 40% sale.
· All Red and Blue T-shirts at 25% off
Announcing Journey Martial Arts School Tournament
Categories: (Ask for details)
- Journey Cycle Form
- Free style form (your own form with music)
- Board breaking
- Sparring
Why compete:
- Makes us a better martial artist whether we win or not
- Push us for a challenge. It’s a life skill
- Build courage
- Compare your training to others
- Journey Cycle Form
- Free style form (your own form with music)
- Board breaking
- Sparring
Why compete:
- Makes us a better martial artist whether we win or not
- Push us for a challenge. It’s a life skill
- Build courage
- Compare your training to others
Notes from Mr. K.
Martial arts training costs – what to expect
Martial Arts is a journey. Training skills and opportunities grow as students move up the ranks. Like any other sport (football, hockey, gymnastics, you name it!) at times there are costs associated with these activities. There are various opportunities such as: Rank test, Tournaments, training boot camps, etc with martial arts which incur different costs.
We have tried our best to guide the parents and students about what to expect for typical costs. All students are encouraged to refer to the document on their Kicksite members account and review the ESTIMATED costs.
Student start sparring at Orange belts. At Journey Martial Arts only Journey branded sparring gear is allowed.
Martial Arts is a journey. Training skills and opportunities grow as students move up the ranks. Like any other sport (football, hockey, gymnastics, you name it!) at times there are costs associated with these activities. There are various opportunities such as: Rank test, Tournaments, training boot camps, etc with martial arts which incur different costs.
We have tried our best to guide the parents and students about what to expect for typical costs. All students are encouraged to refer to the document on their Kicksite members account and review the ESTIMATED costs.
Student start sparring at Orange belts. At Journey Martial Arts only Journey branded sparring gear is allowed.
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Happy Holidays!
New Year, New Things, New Challenges!
The year 2014 is almost over. What a year and journey it has been for the students and instructors at the academy! Students celebrate their achievements and the instructors thrive to grow the quality of the programs and the training. We have exciting and new upcoming programs and activities.
· For Orange belts and up, there is a mandatory sparring clinic offered at two times. Only attend one – Jan 9th (Fri) at 6:30 pm or Jan 10th (Sat) at
9 am. Bring your sparring gear (required for belt testing).
· WEAPONS class – yes! Kama and Tactical Short Stick weapons training will start in January. Classes are free this cycle. Class costs will be included in the Ultimate monthly membership in the future. Class requires at least 8 students to make. Must be at least 8 years old to attend.
· Registration is now open for the Summer Camp (June 8-13) and Rank Skip Camp (Aug 17-22), a week of fun and learning. The Rank Skip Camp is available for all belts up to Brown. You will learn the next level skills and have an opportunity to test.
· Life skill achievement award for belts are here! Students have an opportunity to take a form to their teacher and set a goal. The teacher completes it stating that the student is following the black belt principles based on the Taekwondo tenets in daily school activities) – Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.
· YOU can be part of our DEMO team. It’s prestigious, it’s special, it’s fun! You will do demos at school or other events. A great way of gaining confidence is to perform in front of others. There is no extra cost, just initiative! If you are interested, let us know.
And… Thank you, thank you, THANK you so much for your patience with our facility/infrastructure issues.
· For Orange belts and up, there is a mandatory sparring clinic offered at two times. Only attend one – Jan 9th (Fri) at 6:30 pm or Jan 10th (Sat) at
9 am. Bring your sparring gear (required for belt testing).
· WEAPONS class – yes! Kama and Tactical Short Stick weapons training will start in January. Classes are free this cycle. Class costs will be included in the Ultimate monthly membership in the future. Class requires at least 8 students to make. Must be at least 8 years old to attend.
· Registration is now open for the Summer Camp (June 8-13) and Rank Skip Camp (Aug 17-22), a week of fun and learning. The Rank Skip Camp is available for all belts up to Brown. You will learn the next level skills and have an opportunity to test.
· Life skill achievement award for belts are here! Students have an opportunity to take a form to their teacher and set a goal. The teacher completes it stating that the student is following the black belt principles based on the Taekwondo tenets in daily school activities) – Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.
· YOU can be part of our DEMO team. It’s prestigious, it’s special, it’s fun! You will do demos at school or other events. A great way of gaining confidence is to perform in front of others. There is no extra cost, just initiative! If you are interested, let us know.
And… Thank you, thank you, THANK you so much for your patience with our facility/infrastructure issues.
Important Upcoming Dates
Parent’s Night out: (No class at 6:30. Open to non-members)
Dec 19: 6:30-10:00 PM
Holiday schedule:
Academy Closed: Dec 22-27
Regular classes start on Dec 29
Sparring Clinic for Orange and above: (Mandatory for rank progression with sparring gear). Choose one session:
Jan 9: 6:30 PM
Jan 10: 9:00 AM
Weapons Training (Kama & Short Stick):
Must register. No cost.
Must be 8 or older
Starts Jan 8th every Thurs at 6-6:30 PM
Camp Registration week
Summer Camp: Jan 5-10
“Rank skip” Camp: Jan 12-17
Dec 19: 6:30-10:00 PM
Holiday schedule:
Academy Closed: Dec 22-27
Regular classes start on Dec 29
Sparring Clinic for Orange and above: (Mandatory for rank progression with sparring gear). Choose one session:
Jan 9: 6:30 PM
Jan 10: 9:00 AM
Weapons Training (Kama & Short Stick):
Must register. No cost.
Must be 8 or older
Starts Jan 8th every Thurs at 6-6:30 PM
Camp Registration week
Summer Camp: Jan 5-10
“Rank skip” Camp: Jan 12-17
Schedule Updates
The new cycle schedule is posted on: http://www.journeyma.com/schedule.html
Highlight of schedule changes include additional Kids classes on Wed, Sports Clinic (on Thurs). The family class is moved to an earlier time on Friday (6:30 PM) so families can have the opportunity to enjoy the class and have sufficient family dinner time after.
Highlight of schedule changes include additional Kids classes on Wed, Sports Clinic (on Thurs). The family class is moved to an earlier time on Friday (6:30 PM) so families can have the opportunity to enjoy the class and have sufficient family dinner time after.
Adult Parents Train for Free
At Journey Martial Arts we promote healthy habits, exercise and activities for all ages, plus you can make this a family activity… As long as you have an active registered child in the program, you are eligible to train three months for FREE simply with the purchase of a uniform. This includes family class and morning classes for adults. We have moved the family classes to an earlier time on Friday nights to facilitate a family activity. That’s right! Train 3 months for free.
Not sure if Martial Arts is right for you? Well… Register now and find out!
Not sure if Martial Arts is right for you? Well… Register now and find out!
Best Act of “Courtesy” Contest!
Our Taekwondo tenets are not just words. Put them to action in daily lives.
While you are out celebrating the holidays with your family, set a goal to show an act of courtesy to others. Take a picture, write about it, or post something on our webpage or Facebook page. You are automatically entered in a contest to get an Ice Cream gift certificate from Journey Martial Arts.
While you are out celebrating the holidays with your family, set a goal to show an act of courtesy to others. Take a picture, write about it, or post something on our webpage or Facebook page. You are automatically entered in a contest to get an Ice Cream gift certificate from Journey Martial Arts.
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Notes from Mrs. K.
Proper hygiene
Where does the term ‘martial’ as in martial arts come from? The term martial is related to the military because martial arts were originally developed for a warrior. It has evolved into a variety of uses – art form, competition, and so on. Think about how a soldier or warrior is expected to dress - clean uniforms, pressed, wrinkle-free.
Even if you do not want to impress the military lifestyle on your child, think about social impressions. Judgments are made based on first impressions, fair or not. Teaching the children that they should expect to wear clean, pressed clothing prepares them for the business world.
Also, because Taekwondo is a contact sport, it’s very important to keep the uniform clean.
Recommended cleaning techniques – wash uniform top, hang dry, press.
Where does the term ‘martial’ as in martial arts come from? The term martial is related to the military because martial arts were originally developed for a warrior. It has evolved into a variety of uses – art form, competition, and so on. Think about how a soldier or warrior is expected to dress - clean uniforms, pressed, wrinkle-free.
Even if you do not want to impress the military lifestyle on your child, think about social impressions. Judgments are made based on first impressions, fair or not. Teaching the children that they should expect to wear clean, pressed clothing prepares them for the business world.
Also, because Taekwondo is a contact sport, it’s very important to keep the uniform clean.
Recommended cleaning techniques – wash uniform top, hang dry, press.
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Dress Code
Have you ever been to a baseball game and noticed how the team members are expected to dress? The players learn very quickly that they tuck in their shirt and pull up their socks. Why? Because they show their pride in being part of a team. They also know not to wear a soccer uniform or casual clothing to a baseball game. The safety requirements are different in each sport whether it is across different types of sports like soccer and hockey, or within different disciplines of martial arts. When you attend class at Journey Martial Arts, think of it as being on the baseball field and think of the pride of being part of the Taekwondo team!
Historically, roots of uniforms in martial arts are an indication of status and rank – like Samurais of Japan or the Korean Hwa Rang warriors! This is similar to today’s military forces as a status of rank and style of combat. Uniforms at the academy carry a similar tradition, all “color” belts white through red wear a WHITE top, black belts wear a BLACK top, leaders wear a BLUE top, and instructors wear a RED top. New students wear casual clothing only because they don’t have a uniform yet.
The uniform is more than just a uniform. It identifies you and reminds you of your goals. It is a symbol of being part of the elite, a martial artist who could have given up when things got tough. You didn’t – you answered the challenge! You will see a transformation in your life by the time you become a black belt. It’s not easy but it makes a difference for the rest of your life! However, we understand that traditional training needs adaption to modern way of living. To adapt to the modern style of training we have made practical but safe options available vs full traditional uniform during regular class training. This allows students not to wear the top jacket and wear a T-shirt instead, but there is still a minimum requirement for the dress code at our school.
Taekwondo students! Here is the required uniform for classes & testing:
Colored belts - Journey’s approved training uniform – Journey black pants, t-shirt, belt
The white Journey jacket can be worn at any time but it is required at testing and rank ceremonies.
Leaders – Journey’s approved full uniform - Blue jacket, black pants, t-shirt, belt
Instructors – Journey’s approved full uniform – Red jacket, black pants, t-shirt, belt
We appreciate your cooperation. Please wear your attire neat, keep it clean, and wear it with pride!
Korean terms: Uniform – Dobok Belt – Dhee
Historically, roots of uniforms in martial arts are an indication of status and rank – like Samurais of Japan or the Korean Hwa Rang warriors! This is similar to today’s military forces as a status of rank and style of combat. Uniforms at the academy carry a similar tradition, all “color” belts white through red wear a WHITE top, black belts wear a BLACK top, leaders wear a BLUE top, and instructors wear a RED top. New students wear casual clothing only because they don’t have a uniform yet.
The uniform is more than just a uniform. It identifies you and reminds you of your goals. It is a symbol of being part of the elite, a martial artist who could have given up when things got tough. You didn’t – you answered the challenge! You will see a transformation in your life by the time you become a black belt. It’s not easy but it makes a difference for the rest of your life! However, we understand that traditional training needs adaption to modern way of living. To adapt to the modern style of training we have made practical but safe options available vs full traditional uniform during regular class training. This allows students not to wear the top jacket and wear a T-shirt instead, but there is still a minimum requirement for the dress code at our school.
Taekwondo students! Here is the required uniform for classes & testing:
Colored belts - Journey’s approved training uniform – Journey black pants, t-shirt, belt
The white Journey jacket can be worn at any time but it is required at testing and rank ceremonies.
Leaders – Journey’s approved full uniform - Blue jacket, black pants, t-shirt, belt
Instructors – Journey’s approved full uniform – Red jacket, black pants, t-shirt, belt
We appreciate your cooperation. Please wear your attire neat, keep it clean, and wear it with pride!
Korean terms: Uniform – Dobok Belt – Dhee
Important Upcoming Dates
Holiday Sales Begin on
Nov 15, 1 PM
Peereboom Professional Photography Photo opportunity with your uniform. Great for Holiday cards.
Nov 15, signup slots start at 1 PM
Parent’s Night out: (No classes at 6:30 or 7:30 PM. Open to non-members.)
Nov 21: 6:30-10:00 PM
Thanksgiving Holiday: (School closed)
Nov 27 and 28
Food drive: Bring donations
Now through Dec 6 (deadline)
Nov 15, 1 PM
Peereboom Professional Photography Photo opportunity with your uniform. Great for Holiday cards.
Nov 15, signup slots start at 1 PM
Parent’s Night out: (No classes at 6:30 or 7:30 PM. Open to non-members.)
Nov 21: 6:30-10:00 PM
Thanksgiving Holiday: (School closed)
Nov 27 and 28
Food drive: Bring donations
Now through Dec 6 (deadline)
Goal of the Week
In preparation for the upcoming rank testing in December, students should start earning their required stripes for this cycle.
Set a goal to earn at least one stripe this week. Come often, work hard, and achieve your goal!
Set a goal to earn at least one stripe this week. Come often, work hard, and achieve your goal!
Holiday sales are here!!
Holiday Sale
Holiday sale start on Sat Nov 15. Savings are significant. Take advantage of all the savings starting next week.
Order Sparring Gear now and Save Money
All students who achieve Orange Belt and above, will be required to purchase Journey qualified sparring gear. Please ask for information.
Photo Shoot for the Holidays
A few parents and students have asked us to arrange a photo shoot in their Taekwondo uniforms. Peereboom Photography is offering a photo shoot session on Nov 15 starting at 1 PM. If you are interested, please SIGN UP for a TIME on the bulletin board signup sheet or register online at http://www.journeyma.com/gallery.html .
Holiday sale start on Sat Nov 15. Savings are significant. Take advantage of all the savings starting next week.
Order Sparring Gear now and Save Money
All students who achieve Orange Belt and above, will be required to purchase Journey qualified sparring gear. Please ask for information.
Photo Shoot for the Holidays
A few parents and students have asked us to arrange a photo shoot in their Taekwondo uniforms. Peereboom Photography is offering a photo shoot session on Nov 15 starting at 1 PM. If you are interested, please SIGN UP for a TIME on the bulletin board signup sheet or register online at http://www.journeyma.com/gallery.html .
Adult Sports Conditioning Classes
Success means different things to different people. Whether your goal is to improve how you look or how you feel, there is only one way: You must commit to your goals to succeed.
Build sustainable healthy habits. This is a journey. Join our Sports Conditioning and Fitness classes and feel the difference!
Build sustainable healthy habits. This is a journey. Join our Sports Conditioning and Fitness classes and feel the difference!
Notes from Mr. K.
“Respect” - more than words!
We have been talking a lot about Respect in our classes this cycle. But talking is only half of it! The other half is about learning how to show respect to your fellow martial arts friends in practice. Not tomorrow, not a wish, but right now while you train!
Showing respect and appreciation for others’ experiences is deep in our training environment. When students partner up to compete, or work together as a team to compete against other teams, they learn sportsmanship and learn to respect the achievements of a winning team. This encourages them to work harder and do better next time. The winners are encouraged to celebrate their achievements without bragging and downplaying others. They also are encouraged to celebrate the hard work of their classmates.
It is hard at times for some students not to win and they become bitter about someone else’s success. But it is a life skill that we all learn in our Journey. Respecting others is a character building effort that we all work on.
We have been talking a lot about Respect in our classes this cycle. But talking is only half of it! The other half is about learning how to show respect to your fellow martial arts friends in practice. Not tomorrow, not a wish, but right now while you train!
Showing respect and appreciation for others’ experiences is deep in our training environment. When students partner up to compete, or work together as a team to compete against other teams, they learn sportsmanship and learn to respect the achievements of a winning team. This encourages them to work harder and do better next time. The winners are encouraged to celebrate their achievements without bragging and downplaying others. They also are encouraged to celebrate the hard work of their classmates.
It is hard at times for some students not to win and they become bitter about someone else’s success. But it is a life skill that we all learn in our Journey. Respecting others is a character building effort that we all work on.
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What’s “Form”? How do I Learn it?
Taekwondo students practice a series of technical movements that help them train in various aspects of the art such as athletic, artistic, safety, and effectiveness of techniques. These movements performed in certain patterns are called Forms. (In Japanese style of martial arts they are usually referred to as “Kata” but some Korean styles have adopted the term).
Every style of Taekwondo, has its Forms that uniquely differentiates that style from others. Complexities of Forms change based on rank, age, and other parameters. There is no magic about learning a Form. A student should learn the technique and then practice the patterns until they are fluent at it. Like any other sport, the best way for a student to learn the details of the techniques is to attend as many classes as possible so the instructor can work with them on many details involved with the movements. To aid in remembering the patterns, we have posted the Respect Form in the library under your private account. You can log in and click on the Library à Video tab and select Respect Form to see the posts.
Remember that these videos are provided as an aid and they do NOT replace the actual practice at school.
Successful people set goals and drive towards them. We may not achieve all of our goals but going aimless is even worse. At Journey Martial Arts, we encourage students to develop the life skill and habits to achieve their goals.
We are announcing our “goal setting” initiative. Every so often, we will announce a new goal for the week. Achieve that goal and get recognized at the academy. Our goal between now and the end of the month is to learn all the techniques in our “Respect” form. Let’s do this!
Every style of Taekwondo, has its Forms that uniquely differentiates that style from others. Complexities of Forms change based on rank, age, and other parameters. There is no magic about learning a Form. A student should learn the technique and then practice the patterns until they are fluent at it. Like any other sport, the best way for a student to learn the details of the techniques is to attend as many classes as possible so the instructor can work with them on many details involved with the movements. To aid in remembering the patterns, we have posted the Respect Form in the library under your private account. You can log in and click on the Library à Video tab and select Respect Form to see the posts.
Remember that these videos are provided as an aid and they do NOT replace the actual practice at school.
Successful people set goals and drive towards them. We may not achieve all of our goals but going aimless is even worse. At Journey Martial Arts, we encourage students to develop the life skill and habits to achieve their goals.
We are announcing our “goal setting” initiative. Every so often, we will announce a new goal for the week. Achieve that goal and get recognized at the academy. Our goal between now and the end of the month is to learn all the techniques in our “Respect” form. Let’s do this!
Important upcoming dates
Halloween Night: (No evening classes)
Oct 31
Open House (Have your friends come by and try a free class)
Nov 8 – all regular classes
Peereboom Professional Photography Photo opportunity with your uniform for Christmas cards.
Nov 15, 1 PM
Parent’s Night out: (No classes at 6:30 or 7:30 PM. Open to non-members.)
Nov 21: 6:30-10:00 PM
Thanks Giving Holiday: (School closed)
Nov 27 and 28
Holiday ProShop Sales
Coming soon!
Oct 31
Open House (Have your friends come by and try a free class)
Nov 8 – all regular classes
Peereboom Professional Photography Photo opportunity with your uniform for Christmas cards.
Nov 15, 1 PM
Parent’s Night out: (No classes at 6:30 or 7:30 PM. Open to non-members.)
Nov 21: 6:30-10:00 PM
Thanks Giving Holiday: (School closed)
Nov 27 and 28
Holiday ProShop Sales
Coming soon!
Plans for the Holidays
Holiday “Wish List” and ProShop Sale
Holidays are right around the corner. We are working to get some special pricing for our customers. If there is any merchandise that you would like to have for the holidays as a gift or stocking stuffers, please let us know. We will be announcing our ProShop sales shortly. Watch for the upcoming announcement very soon.
Order Sparring Gears now and Save Money
All students who achieve Orange Belt and above, will be required to purchase Journey qualified sparring gears. If you order your sparring gear prior to the holidays, you can save up to $20 due to holiday specials. Please ask for information.
Photo Shoot for the Holidays
A few parents and students have asked us to arrange a photo shoot in their Taekwondo uniforms. Peereboom Photography is offering a photo shoot session on Nov 15 starting at 1 PM. If you are interested please register online http://www.journeyma.com/gallery.html . More information will be forthcoming.
Holidays are right around the corner. We are working to get some special pricing for our customers. If there is any merchandise that you would like to have for the holidays as a gift or stocking stuffers, please let us know. We will be announcing our ProShop sales shortly. Watch for the upcoming announcement very soon.
Order Sparring Gears now and Save Money
All students who achieve Orange Belt and above, will be required to purchase Journey qualified sparring gears. If you order your sparring gear prior to the holidays, you can save up to $20 due to holiday specials. Please ask for information.
Photo Shoot for the Holidays
A few parents and students have asked us to arrange a photo shoot in their Taekwondo uniforms. Peereboom Photography is offering a photo shoot session on Nov 15 starting at 1 PM. If you are interested please register online http://www.journeyma.com/gallery.html . More information will be forthcoming.
Gift of Giving
Do more than observe; have a positive impact on someone's life this coming holiday season! Get online and get a gift certificate. These certificates can be used towards membership or merchandise. The certificate is valid for one year.
(http://www.journeyma.com/store/c22/Gift_Card.html )
(http://www.journeyma.com/store/c22/Gift_Card.html )
Notes From Mrs K.
Parties
We had our first birthday party at our school. Jameson turned 7 years old. He and his friends had a blast! I heard several kids say “I want a birthday party here”. Especially when the birthday kid cut the cake with a sword! We can do a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle theme or a theme of your choice.
A coupon is included in the goody bag for a week of free classes. Ask Mrs. K for the forms and invitations if you want to schedule a party.
We had our first birthday party at our school. Jameson turned 7 years old. He and his friends had a blast! I heard several kids say “I want a birthday party here”. Especially when the birthday kid cut the cake with a sword! We can do a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle theme or a theme of your choice.
A coupon is included in the goody bag for a week of free classes. Ask Mrs. K for the forms and invitations if you want to schedule a party.
