SKILLS STRIPE FOR THIS WEEK
Because we have an extra week in this testing cycle, we will be focusing on a different color stripe every day of class. We still have next week for review week, so if your child is missing a stripe and can’t attend class on the day that stripe is being covered this week, they can earn that stripe next week. Here is the schedule for the week:
Monday: Blue Stripe
Tuesday: Green Stripe
Wednesday: Orange Stripe
Thursday: Red Stripe
Friday: Black Stripe
Students in our kids, teen and adult classes will have a shot at earning their black stripe daily up until the last class prior to testing. They will have a shot at earning their purple/rainbow stripe daily from this Wednesday up until the last class prior to testing.
Students will have to correctly perform their one-steps (white through sr. orange belts) without assistance and spar (green belts and higher ranks) at an appropriate rank level in order to earn their black stripe.
Students will have to perform half of their form to earn their purple stripe, and their entire form to earn their rainbow stripe. Students must be able to complete their form without assistance from other students and/or instructors and perform it at an appropriate rank level, in order to earn these stripes. Each day in class, we will count students through their form to determine if they are eligible for these stripes. Once instruction begins, students cannot earn their stripe until the next time they come to class and can perform the form without assistance.
This testing cycle, students will be working on the following forms:
Basic Skillz – Chon-ji
Beginners (white and yellow belts): Ki-Bon
Intermediates (orange – sr. Purple belts): Do-San
Advanced (Blue – Sr. Red belts): Jong- Gun
Black Belts
1st Degree Probationary and Recommended: Gwen-Gae
1st Decided: Poe-Eun
1st Senior: Gae-Baek
2nd Degree: Chong–Jang
2nd Decided:Yoo-Sin
2nd Senior: Ul-Ji
Videos of forms can be found on our student website, fortbendtaekwondo.com under forms. White, Yellow, Orange and Senior Orange Belts can also find videos of one steps on our website. Remember the videos are to supplement class instruction and not replace it.
PARENTS TRAIN FOR FREE
Current students’ parents – I’ve got a really special deal for y’all!
Current students’ parents can train FOR FREE from now through our October testing! That’s right – totally free! You’ll need to purchase a uniform and pay for any testings or tournaments you participate in, but memberships will be at no cost to both mom and dad (or whomever are the primary caregivers).
All you need to do is shoot me an e-mail or text message (281-454-3265), or stop by the front desk to get started. We’ll get you your uniform and you can step right into class!
Questions? Ready to get started? Let us know!
BOARD BREAKING CLINIC – FRIDAY, JULY 27, 7 P.M.
Our pre-testing board breaking clinic for our kids, teens, and adults who are blue belts and higher ranks takes place Friday, July 28 at 7 p.m.
There will be NO Black Belt Class during the board breaking clinic. Black belts are welcome to attend class during the intermediate/advanced class that runs from 6 to 6:45 p.m. on Friday, July 28 ONLY.
Cost is $20 for the clinic; Next Level students pay only $10 with their regular code. Sign up at the sign up form at the front desk, or online here:
https://sparkpages.io/?i=qM&c={CONTACT-ID}
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT – AUGUST 4, 7 TO 10 P.M.
Come join us for our next parent’s night out, Ninja Water Wars! The event, for ages 7 and up, will let you parents get a chance for a few “no-child” hours while your kids work off some extra energy through our challenging contests and one-of-a-kind activities! This event is just for Fort Bend TaeKwonDo students + their friends and/or siblings!
THIS WILL BE NICHOLAS CIOTI’S LAST PNO AS HE HEADS OFF TO COLLEGE THE FOLLOWING WEEK!
When: Saturday, August 4, 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: at Fort Bend TaeKwonDo
For: Students and their friends and siblings ages 7 and older
Cost: $30 PER PERSON
Students are encouraged to bring snacks.
Towels and a changed of clothes is strongly advised if you plan on being in attendance.
To register, please stop by the front desk and sign up on the paper on the counter, or go online here: https://sparkpages.io/?i=3w&c={CONTACT-ID}
TESTING REGISTRATIONS DUE JULY 31
Our August testings take place August 6 – 8! Testing registration is now open and done completely online! To register and for all the details, please go here: http://bit.ly/AugustTesting
Don’t forget that ALL students who test must also complete a Testing Readiness sheet. These are available at the front desk. A copy is also available in our closed Facebook group.
CORRECTION TO LAST WEEK’S NEWSLETTER
Last week, we accidentally indicated that Nathaniel Richardson won our 6-month path to mastery challenge. Gabriel Richardson was the winner! (Although I’m sure being the loving brother that he is, Gabe will allow Nathaniel to play on his new Switch every once in a while. 😀 )
NATIONAL TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Who is excited at the change to earn a Gold BELT BUCKLE medal for forms at this Fall’s National Tournament in Dallas (Mrs. Chapman sure is!) Find all the information about the tournament and register here: https://sparkpagebuilder.com/TAtournament
HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH MRS. CHAPMAN
It can be really hard to have a conversation with Mrs. Chapman during class times – so, in order to try to make herself more accessible, she’s set up a Google Voice number so you can text message her! The number is 281-454-3265. She will answer as time permits during classes. Please be sure to include your name and/or your student’s name when texting, so she knows who she is talking to. She will do her best to be at the desk for a few minutes before and after each class as well.
2018 TESTING DATES
August 6 – 8
October 8 – 10
December 3 – 5
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 4 – Parent’s Night Out
September 21 – 22 – Taekwondo America Fall National Tournament – Plano, TX – You DON’T want to miss this one!