NINJA NEWS: AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2004 Hard to believe it, but the school year is starting up again. As with every fall season, I make the best educated decision on class times and days to accommodate you, my valued friends and clients. Within the constraints of sub-leasing from larger organizations, some flexibility exists to adjust the weekly schedule once we see how the school year shakes out. I am as committed to you, as you are to my program, so keep in touch and let me know how things are going. FALL/WINTER CLASS SCHEDULE Aria Spa &Club--Vail Children’s program Wednesdays and Fridays 3:30 to 5:00pm Saturdays 11:30 to 12:30pm “Girls Rule” mother/daughter Karate Self-protection Saturdays 12:30pm to 1:30 Adult program Wednesdays and Fridays 6:45 to 8:45pm VRD-- Avon Children’s program Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 to 4:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 to 5:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 to 5:30pm “Girls Rule” mother/daughter Karate Self-protection Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm NEW STUDENT DRIVE The best marketing in the world is word of mouth. Please tell your friends about our program. If a new student signs up on your referral, you will receive 50% off your next month class fees. Thanks for all your support. BELT TESTING There will be Dojo wide Belt testing Wednesday, September 1st and Thursday, September 2nd. AIKIDO SEMINAR Sensei Ken Gee of the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO SHINJUKU, JAPAN, current instructor at PIKES PEAK AIKIKAI The goal of Sensei Gee’s workshop is to provide every participant with advanced training into the principles behind the Aikido techniques so that you are able to integrate them more fully into martial arts. While beginners are welcome, this workshop is geared for the intermediate and advanced Martial Arts practitioner. Information covered includes locks, restraints, throws, and pins. DATE: Saturday, September 18th, 12:30 to 5:30 at Aria Spa & Club BLACK BELT TESTING Sunday, September 19th, we will be administering adult Black Belt testing. This only happens every couple of years and is a must for all serious students to observe. Jodi Erdahl will be testing for 1st degree Black belt and Michael Schindel will be testing for 2nd Degree Black Belt. Time- 11:00 am at Aria Spa & Club United States Ju-jitsu Federation The USJJF is our parent organization; all of our credentials and insurance is governed by them. All adults must be members of the USJJF and, after three months, children in our program must also join. The annual membership for children is $30.00. The annual fee for adults is $40.00 per year which includes a $25,000 accident insurance policy with a $50.00 deductible. For more information on the USJJF, you can link to it through my web site vailacademyofmartialarts.com or type in USJJF in your search engine. For More Information Call 949-8121