November class schedule and dojang news!

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In today’s post:

  • Next Test Date for Kids And Adults! Tues. December 14th
  • Winter Holiday Schedule
  • Black belt program schedules
  • Sparring Class Update
  • November Class Schedule: Same as October!

Next Test Date:

The next testing date coming up for colored belts — both ADULTS and KIDS will be Tuesday, December 14th! The test will begin at 6:00 pm. Please arrive by 5:30 pm. Visitors and parents are welcome to observe.

This will be our first formal test for adults since the pandemic began.

Remember, if you’re thinking about testing, be sure you are coming to forms class and/or test review class. The instructors will tell you what you, personally, need to work on more in order to be ready.

On the day of the test, be sure to arrive around 30 minutes before test time with a clean uniform, your name tag and patch applied, and any equipment you may need. Sparring will be required for yellow belts and above on this test. 

Upcoming Holidays

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s are coming up, and we will be closed on the following days. All other days we are open regular hours.

Please note that on Tuesday, December 14, because of the test, there will be no classes from 5pm on.

  • Thanksgiving: Closed November 25-26
  • Christmas: Closed December 23–24–25
  • New Year’s: Closed December 30-January 1

Black Belt Program Schedules

New schedules are out for the upcoming clinics and special classes for members of the black belt program!

ADULTS: please note the two sparring seminars in December. These are going to be especially good for folks who haven’t sparred in a while and are just getting back to it or who are trying sparring for the first time. The emphasis will be on basics and drills. Every black belt program member should try to make it to at least one of the two classes. Equipment will be needed for the classes: please make sure yours is still intact after a year and a half in your closet!


Sparring Class Update

It’s been great to see many folks getting back into sparring after such a long time off. Others are just starting for the first time! Here are some tips compiled from our students:

  • Sparring can be kind of scary at first. The more often you do it, the less scary it will be.
  • In sparring class, we should all be helping each other to hone our fighting skills.
  • Sparring class is not a competition. You give your partner a chance to practice and they give the chance to you.
  • One key element of in sparring practice is reflexes. You need to react quickly without having time to stop and think about your move first. With practice this becomes faster and more “automatic.”

Safety equipment is required for sparring. It’s no fun to get injured, and not good for keeping up your training. Your equipment protects both you and your sparring partner. The full package can be ordered through our school. If you have equipment that is getting old or worn out, please see us about replacing any worn out pieces.

November Class Schedule

We are making no changes from October to November on the class schedule.