NOVEMBER 2019 NEWS

THOUGHT OF THE MONTH
Success is Never Final

Message from Master Peter Speciale:

Some special reminders for students this month! We have an upcoming photo day I would like everyone to attend for the group shot at 10:30 AM. Also we have great items you can order for the upcoming holiday season as well as Gift Certificates for lessons! 

BELT PROMOTION

Date: December 7th
Time: 10:30 AM

Special note to parents: please try to keep siblings & friends quiet as our students will need to focus when going through their belt promotion. Remember that on promotion day you will not see everything a student has learned. It will consist of their form/poosae, kicks, sparring, board breaking & other misc. items.

BBC CLASSES

Date: November 16th & 23rd
Time: 9:30 AM

Are you interested in becoming a Black Belt Club member? See your instructor or click here for more info.

BLACK BELT TESTING

Date: November 2nd & 3rd
Time: TBA - No Regular Classes These Days

HOLIDAY ORDERS

Date: Deadline Dec 7th
Please Pre-Pay

Many items to choose from such as Martial Arts Belt Racks. We also have Gift Certificates for Lessons! A unique gift!

SCHOOL CLOSINGS

Nov 2nd - Power Weekend
Nov 11th - Veterans Day
Nov 28th - 30th - Thanksgiving Weekend

Remember to use our Remind App to keep up-to-date with daily reminders & special offers!

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