November
Sparring Class: Thursday Nov 5th 5 – 6 PM
Get your Sparring game in gear (pun intended). Learn the basics of our sport fighting. No previous experience required and this is a non-contact class. It is like tag with your hands and feet. We need a minimum of six for this series to run.
Demo Team Tryouts: Friday Nov 6th 6 – 8 PM
Our demonstration team is reserved for the highest performing Performance Martial Arts students. Participation on the demo team is a commitment to weekly training to look your best and represent the school. By invitation only.
Advanced Chanbara Clinic Spear and Dual Wielding Only: Sunday Nov 8th 1 – 2:30 PM
This seminar will develop skills on how to use the staff and fight in dual-wielding styles. Students will get to experience the challenges and excitement of fighting with these more demanding weapon sets. More importantly, it will teach about the idea of
Chanbara Clinic: Sunday Nov 8th 12 – 1 PM
Hone your battle skills and get ready for the The In House Tournament in this three class series. All ages welcome. We need a minimum of six students to register to run this series. FREE
Chanbara Clinic: Monday Nov 9th 7 – 8 PM
To help prepare for the In House Tournament, we are offering extra training for our students aged 11 & up. Chanbara is Japanese sport for weapons sparring. It is super fun with padded weapons and helmets are used. No previous experience necessary. FR
Veteran’s Day: Wednesday Nov 11th
Classes are in session.
Sparring & Chanbara Tournament: Saturday Nov 14th 11 – 12:30 PM
Students will compete to be sparring or chanbara champions. FREE unless you register late (within a week of the event). Register at www.inhousetournament.com
Alternate Schedule: Saturday Nov 14th
Jr Breakthrough, Breakthrough and black belts should attend during the 10 AM slot. Tai Chi will meet at 3:30
Karate Carnival: Saturday Nov 14th 1 – 3 PM
Our once a year carnival extravaganza. Enjoy simple and fun booth games and tons of prizes. Extra Tickets for bringing friends and good behavior in class. Jr breakthrough and black belts should attend during the 10 AM slot. Pizza will be served. No
Black Belt Qualifier Exam: Wednesday Nov 18th 4 – 9 PM
There will be no classes held this day for belt advancement. The test schedule is as follows: 5:30 PM Third Degree Browns testing for Junior Black belt, 7:00 Advanced Breakthrough (Jr Breakthrough and Adults above Green including Junior Black Belts).
Junior Black Belt Party: Wednesday Nov 18th 7 – 7:45 PM
Unstoppable Tricks Seminar: Friday Nov 20th 4 – 7 PM
Ever see the amazing martial arts in the movies and wonder ‘how did they DO that?!’ Tricking combines crisp martial arts moves with acrobatic movement and showmanship. In this seminar, students will be introduced to the challenging new world of movement
Thanksgiving day: No Classes: Thursday Nov 26th
Studio Closed for Thanksgiving and Black Friday
Black Friday: No Classes: Friday Nov 27th
Studio Closed for Thanksgiving and Black Friday
No Gi Week: Monday Nov 30th Until Saturday
Save some laundry! Wear your regular clothes and karate belt to class so we can learn how our street clothes might affect our martial arts.