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05-24-2005
I would like to give a special thanks Mr. Akina. Last
Thursday night, I showed up for class and no one was there. After about 10 minutes of warming up on my own, Mr. Akina showed up - worried he was late. Of course, we were the only ones there. Instead of going home as he could have done, he and I worked out together; Mr. Akina went the extra mile and assisted me with a new form, all my one steps, and bong form. He was great and I wanted to thank him publicly for his effort and leadership skills. I learned a lot and it was very helpful for me not to miss a night of training. Thanks again, sir! -
Mr. Monroe
05-11-2005
Hi Students,
Hope this note finds you "feeling super great and getting better". Please take time to wish all Red and above students good luck and a great work out during the Black Belt Review being held this weekend.
Let those testing know you will be cheering them on; Mr. C. Ivey, Mr. N. Ivey, Mr. S. Peterson, Mr. Patel, Ms. Patel and Mr. Scott.
Please also note, as announced in class, there will be NO CLASS on SATURDAY, all instructors and assistant instructors will be at the review. Tang Soo!
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Master Roberts
05-04-2005
Ten Reasons to Keep a Tang Soo Do Martial Arts Diary
Would you like to improve your Martial Arts skills and have fun at the same time? Then keep a training diary! A training diary keeps track of what works and what does not, of your good days and bad. Here are 10 reasons why you should start using one.
1. Make it your new best friend.
Think of your training diary as your friend you can tell everything to. When something, really good happens, write it in your diary. When something bad or sad happens write that down. Don't forget to write the funny stuff or scary things down, too.
2. Learn a lot about yourself.
While keeping a diary, you will learn how you can work smart and have fun at the same time your strategies will improve. For example, you may develop a combination that always seems to work against bigger people. You can write them down so you won't forget them later.
3. Important people keep scrapbooks and memoirs.
You are important, and your martial arts training is important. So you should keep a record of your accomplishments. The more photographs and drawings you have, the better your diary will be. You need to record how you feel before your first class or how you feel when you win your first trophy. Have someone take a picture of you the first time you put on your uniform and the day you finally earn your black belt.
4. Tracking your journey.
Why are you taking your martial arts class? Keeping a training diary will answer this question. It will make you think about what you want to be and what you want to accomplish. When you are on your martial arts journey, there are many wonderful and exciting things to experience and do. First, however, you have to decide what you want to do.
5. Monitor your progress.
Your training diary will help you measure how you are improving. If you want to run faster, jump higher, kick stronger and higher, improve your sparring, compete more, get bigger muscles or get more flexible, your diary will let you monitor your progress.
6. Learn your forms the fast and easy way.
Keeping a training diary will help you learn your forms faster because the important tips your instructor tells you. It's also a great place to write down any questions you may have for your instructor.
7. It's a secret weapon against your sparring opponents.
Keeping notes in a training diary is neat because you can write down the special (and maybe secret) techniques that work for you. If some things are not working very well, you can make a note of them in your diary and ask someone to help you. You can also keep notes on your opponents. As you figure out ways to stop their strong points and take advantage of their weak points, you might hear them say, "Are you doing something different? You seem to be getting a lot better." If someone says that to you, write it down, too.
8. You are important.
What you think and what you feel are the two most important things that go into your diary. You can write about anything because you are the boss. You can be a new white belt or you can be an advanced black belt. It doesn't matter because you are already an expert about how you feel and what you think.
9. A place for important info.
Keeping a martial arts training diary provides you a place to keep all your important information. Anything that you think is important goes in your diary.
Here are a few suggestions:
** Important dates such as belt tests, special classes, friends' birthdays.
** Phone numbers of classmates, friends and instructors.
** Names of martial arts books, movies and videos.
** Costs of various items, including monthly dues, uniforms, t-shirts, badges and jackets.
** Names and numbers of all of your instructors.
10. Make a book that your friends and family will read and will one day be a family treasure.
This is guaranteed. Enjoy your Tang Soo Do Martial Arts journey.
(Excerpts from The Martial Arts Training Diary for Kids. by Arthur Brisacher) Tang Soo! Master Williamson -
Master Roberts
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