Hi students, what a wonderful Monday it is. It was such a busy wonderful
weekend for many of our ATA family. There is much to share about our ATA
booth and demo at Collegiate Academy with Team X Elite, the Cassasa's, and
Dr. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Tagawa completing their first obstacle mud
race, Ms. Runge and Ms. Kenney completing their requirements for Level 2
instructor training and SM Black's participation and instruction along
with a team of masters and school owners running the Rocky Mountain
Workout from this past weekend. Tons of pictures, memories and more found
at www.facebook.com/masterblackata and www.facebook.com/ataregion109.
This week we have regular class times tonight Monday thru Thursday, May 8.
This Saturday, special schedule and event honoring our Moms (both students
and supporters cheering on the kids in the chair!!) We love all of you.
Info on that event is at
https://www.facebook.com/events/1426460184275087/.
Also, we are in a countdown mode for our 4th annual 5K benefitting Team
Pride (our at risk youth program) and school kick off summer picnic at
Kendrick Lake Park. Plan now to attend, this is an ALL SCHOOL event. I
would like to have both Team Vital Force and Team X Elite perform for you
following the race and before the all school workout at 11:00 am. All
events kick off at 9:00 am with registration, 9:30 am race/walk, fun in
the park, demos and class and of course food. See Mrs. Kim Anderson, who
is organizing the food for the event. Potluck style. We are also
needing sponsors for the event to raise funds and give thanks. See SM
Black or Mrs. Ewing to get the sponsor form. With each sponsor, you
receive a 1-3 free race entries depending on level. Please bring all
sponsor donations in asap!! Thank you.
We are heading into Week 2 of our 8 week cycle. By week's end, all
students should receive their first stripe on their belt for (4 minimum)
attendance, knowledge of material (basics, kicks, segments, fitness), and
for turning in their Respect life skill report (new requirement) for this
cycle.
LEADERSHIP, I'd like to welcome the following 3 students who have joined
our Leadership Program since January of 2014.
Ana Rose Ewing, Christian Lear and Francisco Ramirez. In 2012 we added 8
leaders, in 2013 we added 6 (for a total of 14 during those two years).
Our goal is to add another 14 leaders for 2014. See Sr. Master Black for
the requirements to be a part of the leadership team. If you join
Leadership prior to July 1, 2014, you will still be eligible to receive
our one free private lesson per month. Starting in July, all new leaders
will receive discounted private lessons. Our current BBC members may
always schedule/pay for a private lesson with an instructor of your
choice. See Sr. Master Black to schedule ALL private lessons. Thank you.
SUMMER CAMPS:
Sign-ups are bustling along for our June Super Hero Karate Kid Boot Camp
(June 16-20). We have room for only 10 more kids.
New info about our July 21-25 camp, upon speaking with Master Steve Lucero
(he is also the regional Chief of Tournaments for our region) of the Ken
Caryl ATA, we are going to combine camps this July. We have done this
twice before wherein a few days are at our location and a few at his.
More info to follow. They have a great group and we are honored to
co-host this event. We are going to cap the sign-ups for this camp at 15
total participants from our school for space considerations with Master
Lucero's school. Secure your spot ASAP. Only $165, $50 deposit will hold
your spot. First come, first served.
GEAR ORDERS: Our last order was placed on the evening of May 1, we should
receive our order in the next 2 days. Next order for gear/weapons, etc.
will occur on May 15 - if you need to order, be sure to fill out the order
form and prepay prior to the 15th. Also, check out our in-school pro
shop.
