KAMI  BUSHI  KAI  FOCUS AUGUST 2009       AUGUST TESTING Please check the test list on the bulletin boards to see if you’re testing this month. If you are, you will test at the following times: Little Dragons – will test during their class on Tuesday & Wednesday, 08/25/09 & 08/26/09. Children-- White belt thru Yellow belt with 1 blue stripe, Saturday, 08/22/09, 3:00 p.m. Children— Yellow belt with 2 blue stripes and above, Saturday, 08/22/09, 4:00 p.m. Adults & Teens all ranks – Saturday, 08/29/09, 3:00 p.m. Test times are based on your CURRENT rank, not what you are testing for. Requirements and reading material needed to achieve your Black Belt: ·                                               Three tournaments and three seminars ·                                               Children : The book “Karate-Do” ·                                               Teens & Adults: The books “Karate-Do”, “Art of War” and “Book of Five Rings” Please remember Seminars & Tournaments are a yearly event.  So it’s best to get the required ones behind you as soon as possible and very beneficial to do more than minimum requirements. Please Note: You can be taken off the test list AFTER it is posted if you do not have enough attendance OR if the Sensei’s do not think you are ready. CONGRATULATIONS A big congrats to our “Students of the Month” for the month of June!!! They are as follows: ·                                               Child – Lucas Love ·                                               Teen – Aris Watts ·                                               Adult – Joseph Cooper To become a “Student of the Month” you must display and embrace all of the qualities that are taught in the martial arts and in our Dojo. As a Martial Arts student you are introduced to many things such as commitment, honor, determination and perseverance along with having the proper attitude and giving 100% in every class. There are many things that are considered before being chosen so if you are “THE CHOSEN ONE” it is definitely an honor and you should be very proud! Congratulations!!!   SPECIAL ITEM OF THE MONTH The Special Item of the month for August is BMA T-Shirts.  BMA T-Shirts regulary sells for $16.95 but for the month of August will be on sale for $15.95.   REFERRAL CONTEST During the month of June, July & August we will be having a referral contest.  Every time you refer someone & they enroll on a regular program you will receive a $75.00 gift certificate to the mall.  The 2nd place person will receive a $50.00 gift certificate & the 3rd place will receive a $25.00 gift certificate.   SIBLING SPECIAL During the month of June & July we will be running a sibling Special.  It includes 2 private lessons, uniform & 8 weeks of group classes for $89.00.  Please see someone at the front desk to schedule rhe first appointment.   CHILDREN BLACK BELT CLUB On Saterday, August 8th We will be having a Black Belt function for children.  The function will focus on dealing with bullies.  Please sign up on the pro-shop counter if you will be attending.   BIRTHDAYS FOR THE MONTH The staff here at Baize Martial Arts would like to wish the following Happy Birthday! Jennie Ray Farley,  Alli Pigg,  Bryan Danko,  Casey Wagoner,  Mark Walls,  Anthony Ward,  Matthews Knight,  Austin Goff, I saiah Suggs,  Ethan Beck,        Garrett Fitzke,  Alexandrea Loreille,  Sherilyn Haiger,  Robert Jackson,  Ashley Waterburry,  Kaylee Lovett,  Vincent Carlisle,  Noah Taylor.   DOJO PICTURES On Saterday, August 15th the Dojo will be closed for classes.  On that day we will be having Dojo pictures.  Please sign up at the pro-shop for a time slot.  Pricing & more information will be available at the pro-shop around the middle of July.   CLOSINGS The dojo will be closed for classes on Saturday, August 15th for Picture Day.  We will also be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day!