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SMA NewsletterJune 2015

Color Belt Testing Studio News Holiday Closures

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TKD Tips 5

Student of the Month:

Dax Rafter 6

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O JangTAE GEUK 5 SEON/Wind

This form holds one of the most important concepts for the advancing martial artist. Wind can be a gentle breeze, yet as it grows in intensity it gains power and destructive force until it destroys everything in its path. The true martial artist can harness this paradoxical strength and weakness. The more powerful we become through our Taekwondo training, the more peaceful and calm we should become. This is the essence of the Tao - the Way.

Teaching Schedule

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Meet Your Instructors

Ms. Gaby certified 2nd Dan Black Belt.

I joined TKD in 2007. Before my first class I was terrified, and after I was exhausted!! As my ability to participate increased (without feeling like passing out), I fell more and more in love with TKD; and with the discipline, strength, coordination, and general ability to defend myself. I also realized how good it was for my health (minus the bruises) and my self-perception. Not many people my age get to do what I do. I also found the support and care of the TKD family which was a huge unexpected bonus of joining Silva Martial Arts. I really enjoy working with my classmates and watching the progress made.It is veryexciting!"

Gaby now proudly holdsher black belt in TKD as well as a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. She likes to joke: I still cannot catch or throw a dodge ball... but I make great cookies!

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Next Month

Color Belt Testing Jul 10/11

Bring your friends and family to cheer as the Silva Team demonstrates our hard work and determination! Please remember the schedule is an outline, and may vary!

Friday, July 10:

Tiny Tiger Testing 4:30 - 5:00 PMKids: Blue Belt & Up

5:00 - 6:30 PMAdult Testing 6:30 - 7:30 PM *All classes cancelled

Saturday, July 11:

Scheduled Classes 10:00-11:30Kids: White to Green Sr 11:45-1:30 *Only BBC (11:30-1 PM) class cancelled.

Make-Up Tests available upon request.

Curriculum Books At each new belt, you will receive a curriculum book by Mr. Hurst. This book will guide you through your at home practice for all of your new stripes!Please encourage your child to practice at home, and speak with us if you need extra help. We can set up extra one on one time before class, and help you achieve your next belt stripe! We want to help every student succeed at their own pace.

Tournament Schedule

Santa Cruz OpenSanta Cruz, Mar 7

American OpenHayward, Mar 28

Tiger Claw OpenSMA Not Attending

Bay Area OpenLos Altos, Sep 5

Silicon Valley OpenSan Jose, Oct 24

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The world record for breaking _______ is 584 in less than a minute!

June TipIt is very important to test when you are ready, and not rush through your belts. Training hard, and perfecting your basics gives you stronger skills to build on later.Very few people test every time from white to black belt. Most students miss a testing once in awhile, especially at the higher ranks.Try not to focus on testing for belts or stripes. Instead focus on perfecting your skills, and doing your absolute best!

-Mr. Hurst

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For content submission, advertising, questions & comments,Please contact us:

silva@silvamartialarts.com torres@silvamartialarts.com hurst@silvamartialarts.com

Newsletter by: Brian Hurst

Dax RafterDax always does a great job in class! He not only works hard, but is a great help to his classmates. He is a very kind and caring student!Congratulations Dax!

Student of the Month