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Hi everyone,

There are still quite a few different activities scheduled for the remainder of the year.  Here are some
of the highlights for you to look forward to.  If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events please contact us any time and we’ll do our best to help you.

———–EVENTS————

THIS SAT 5TH DECEMBER: Final grading of 2009. Please refer to grading invites for more
information.  If you have not received a practise grading/formal grading invitation and your
progress card is completed can you please contact us straight away.  Good luck to all students
challenging for new grades.  Keep working hard.  Everyday counts!  All students just getting started
in October/November/ December are welcome to come along to learn how the gradings work.

NEXT SUN 13TH DECEMBER: Xmas Picnic day. Please check your student mailbox for
more information.  If you are coming could you please add your name to the sign up sheet on the
dojo noticeboard.  It is going to be a rippa of a day!  Santa will be visiting, training, games, water
fun, free lunch and some great company.

MARTIAL ARTS DAY CAMPS - Mon 14th, Wed 16th, Fri 18th December.  9:00am – 12:00pm
Handouts/registration forms have been distributed via your student mailboxes.

———–CHRISTMAS BREAK————

FINAL CLASS OF 2009: Friday 18th December 2009

The dojo will be closed for its annual 2 week closure:
Monday 21st December – Sunday 3rd January 2010.

CLASSES RESUME IN 2010: Monday 4th January 2010.  Same training schedule as 2009.

———–FROM YOUR COMMITTEE————
We are now taking orders on behalf of your committee for your 2010 Karate calendars.  These
can be personalised with your children’s photos and make great gifts for your relatives.  Handouts
have already been distributed via your student mailbox and you can see samples of these great
calendars underneath the TV at the dojo.

Here is a a kit which is a series of ten fact sheets providing a collection of tips on avoiding holiday stress, safety issues and fun activities for the kids during the school holidays.  Click here

Source: NSW Government Community Services

After our advanced martial arts class this evening I thought I’d do a little research on information communicating a basic understanding of the three timings:  go no sen, tai no sen and sen no sen.  Although we only touched on go no sen and tai no sen I think this short martial arts article will help students at Sunshine Coast Karate with developing a foundation to build on within their own personal studies of Chito-Ryu Karate.

Please click on the link below to learn more about these three timings.

http://www.bestinmartialarts.com/karate_resource.htm

Here is an article I stumbled across in my studies and thought others may find it interesting.

Please click on the link below to access the article.

http://www.philosophos.com/philosophy_article_80.html

Christmas Family Day, Training & AGM

The Christmas season is fast approaching and it’s time to celebrate what a great year we have had with all of our Karate friends and family. Once again we will be holding our Family Fun Day in Cotton Tree Park. As usual we will also be holding the SCCKA AGM on the day. There will be water training, games to play, presentations, lunch and a visit from the jolly man in Red. We need to know numbers for catering as the club will be supplying a sausage sizzle lunch so please add your name to the sign up sheet on the dojo noticeboard by Mon 7^th Dec.

Where: Cotton Tree Park

When: Sun 13^th Dec 2009

Start: 9am

RSVP: Mon 7^th Dec 2009

Don’t forget your hat, sunscreen, towel and a change of clothes… you will probably get wet!

With the growing use of social media throughout our Sunshine Coast Karate members we have decided to create a page especially for Sunshine Coast Karate members and families so we can all keep up to date.

Down the left hand side of this page you will see some links for facebook.  Please click on them and you are all set to go.

1)  Always compliment your child after each class. (Find what they did well). This is also a great time to give out a hug or a kiss (these are free so be generous) – High 5′s work great too! Kids should immediately associate martial arts with feelings of success and pride.

2)  Watch as many classes as possible.  Get involved, be your child’s #1 fan and cheerleader.

3)   Tell your child how proud you are of them (any time is a great time), especially before and after class.  No one ever gets tired of hearing sincere compliments.

4) Get into a regular schedule as much as possible so children can mentally prepare for class early in the day.  It’s a good ideas for you too, so you can plan you other chores around your trip.  Pack your child’s uniform and gear the previous night so taht it will be ready to go first thing in the morning.

5)  Lead by example, eat healthy, drink water, have a positive attitude.  Deal with stress and challenges the same way you would like your child to.  Our kids learn to respond to crisis and challenges by watching us.

6)  Give your child the thing he/she wants more than anything in the world, your time!  Get involved and make learning martial arts a team effort.

WORKING TOGETHER AS A TEAM
NOTHING CAN STOP US!

“Know what you want!
Have a plan, and a success coach.
Take consistent action.
Review your progress and renew your goals.”

This was shared with me from Mike Dolpies and it is a goody. I have attached a link to our 2009 calendar. Still loads of things happening at Sunshine Coast Karate …so be sure to finish the year strong. A complete calendar including in-class treats for selected weeks can be found on the dojo noticeboard. And… be sure to make someone smile today!

Sunshine Coast Karate Calendar