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July 2008 Dates to Remember:
- There will be a series of Womens Self defense classes coming in July and August. More details soon. - Check out the CMA site on myspace at www.myspace.com/cromwellma - See the CMA demo video at www.youtube.com/CMAKarate For safety and to maintain a professional environment, please monitor your children while watching classes in our spectator area. Please see that noise levels are kept to a minimum and that our hallway is kept clear. Thank you. For safety and hygiene purposes, all students that spar must have their own complete set of sparring gear. Please see Sifu Deb if you need to order your own gear. Please follow the flow of traffic around the back of the building when entering and leaving the parking lot. Please note that there are arrows indicating the proper flow of traffic. **NEW!** Women's Self Defense DVD of an actual seminar conducted by Sensei Shekosky is now available! Cost: $20.00 Purchase your copy today! Yellow belt Modern Arnis training videos are now available! Cost: $20.00 **Yellow - Black Belt training DVDs are now available! Required katas and self defense are shown from two angles and at two speeds. Cost is only $20 ($15 for Yellow). Please see Sifu Deb or Sensei to purchase your copy. **Additional Modern Arnis training DVD's coming soon!** - Bo staff training DVD available. Bo Staff forms One - Five are now available on DVD demonstrated by Sensei Shekosky. Forms are shown from two angles. Cost is $25.00.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Did you know that "Sifu" is a Chinese term for teacher? At
CMA it is especially an honor to reach the level of Sifu. - Earn Black Belt level The following instructors are currently active Sifu's at CMA: Sifu Debbie "Guro" is a Filipino term for teacher and the following instructors are Guro's in Modern Arnis: -Chad Johnson "Sensei" is a Japanese term for teacher which also often relates to the one with the most experience. At CMA we use the terms "Sifu", "Sensei", and "Guro", because we teach Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino Martial Arts. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Victoria Johnson – High Blue
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sensei Shekosky is recovering from surgery at home and will be returning to the school very soon. Thank you for everyones well wishes ans support. Student & Instructor Forum - Check out the Student & Instuctor Forum This forum is open to all students, instructors, parents and friends. This is a great place to ask training questions, provide feedback, post questions to fellow students and keep up to date with school or local events. Please visit the forum, register for an account and post your questions or thoughts. Please take full advantage of this fun and very useful pool of knowledge! Did you know that CMA has a weapons program? Looking for a new challenge? Ask about our weapons curriculum including bo staff, sticks, swords, kama, nunchucks, knife, tonfa, and sai. Looking to improve your fitness or strength in Karate? Ask Sensei Shekosky about our fitness training sessions! Private Lessons - Private lessons are a great way to keep up with missed classes due to vacations and other reasons. Lessons are $20.00 per ½ hour or prepaid $60.00 for four ½ hour lessons. See Sifu Debbie or Sensei for dates and times. Please give 24 hours advance notice when cancelling a private lesson to avoid being charged for the lesson. School Creeds - Our school creeds are posted on the back wall of our Dojo. Please learn the creeds, give thought to their meaning, and apply them! Developing a code of conduct: how we act on a daily basis, is a large part of what our martial arts training is all about! Creed #1 - I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and to avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or my physical health. Creed #2 - I intend to develop my self discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others. Creed #3 - I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively to help myself and others, and to never be abusive or offensive. **Please provide us with your updated mailing addresses and e-mail address if your information has changed** The benefits to you are many: • Monthly newsletter
with all CMA news email right to you. Please leave your information with Sensei or enter your new e-mail address at the bottom of our news page on our web site. CMA DEMO TEAM See our demo team page for more details! Contact Sensei Shekosky to book a CMA demo at your activity or special event!
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Cromwell Martial Arts placed in the top 3 in the 2008 Hartford Advocate
Reader's Poll out of over 70 schools that took place in the voting!. Thanks
to all the students, parents and staff for making our school the best
it can be! We are looking forward to shooting for #1 next year!
Promotions
- Congratulations to the following students who have recently earned rank
promotions!
Karate
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student signs up for a 6 or 12-month program you earn Karate dollars toward
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