Belt Promotions: Testing was held June 27th. Congratulations to
the following students on their promotions: John Boggs, purple belt;
Brandon Bumpous, purple belt; Zack Bumpous, purple belt; Athena Mouw,
purple belt. The next testing will be held July 25th at 6:30 PM.
On May 30th, 2006 the adult class did training on 10% OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum) pepper spray. Congratulations to the following who went
through the class and got exposed to pepper spray: John Boggs,
Athena Mouw, Kent Holland, Elias Rostad, and JD Shultis. Everyone
who went through the class received a certificate. Are your eyes
still burning?
Etiquette: Just a reminder that you are required to wear your gi
pants and obi (belt) during class. You can wear either a plain
black, plain white or an AKKA t-shirt in place of your gi top but
shorts are NOT allowed!!
Business: Just a reminder that quarterly membership fees are due
this month. Please try to have dues paid by July 6th or speak to Mr.
Lammon to set up other arrangements.
For every new student you refer to the dojo you will get 10% off
your dues as long as that person stays a member. Bring in 2 people
and get 20% off. Bring in 10 people and you get to train for free.
New t-shirts are available with a new design in electric blue. A
great alternative to your gi top during the summer months and a great
way to show your support for kenpo outside the dojo. These shirts
are only $15.
Schedule: NO CLASS July 4th. Beginning this month we will be
offering an Advanced Class in addition to the Basic Class and Kenpo
Kids class. The advanced class is designed for green belts and above
but anyone of any rank is welcome to attend. Class times will be
held every other Wednesday evening for now at 7 PM. The advanced
class will run 2 hours long and will be tough. The first advanced
class will be on July 5th. Plan to work hard.
Kumite: Congratulations to Murphy Lammon and Madison Lammon who
competed in their 2nd tournament in Clark, SD June 17th.
Congratulations to Elias Rostad who competed in his first
tournament. Even though this was a taekwondo tournament everyone did
a good job of representing kenpo and all three competitors got 2nd
place.
Upcoming Events: We will be having our annual student appreciation
day on Tuesday July 11th. We will BBQ again and watch a movie.
It'll begin around 6:30 PM and last a couple of hours. We will be
watching The Last Samurai which is rated R because of the battle
sequences, a few of which do have some blood. It's a good story set
in the 1880's in Japan. All students and parents are welcome to
attend. You do NOT need to wear your uniform.
The Rushmore Karate Open will be held July 22nd at Roosevelt Park
in Rapid City, SD. It will include sparring and grappling
competitions plus traditional and freestyle katas, musical katas, and
weapons katas. Registration begins at 8 AM and event begins at 9:30
AM. Cost is $30 for one event, $35 for two events, or $40 for all
events. Register by July 15 and receive a $5 discount. Check out
www.rushmorejujitsu.com for more details or see bulletin board flyer.
Bill "Superfoot" Wallace will be in Sioux Falls on July 22nd for a
seminar. Cost is only $30 for children (age 12 to 17) and $60 for
adults. He was a national undefeated karate champion with 23
straight wins before he retired in 1980. He started training in
karate in 1967 after injuring his right leg in judo. Although he
could never use his right leg in karate tournaments he was still able
to kick with his left leg in excess of 60 MPH. He was able to fake
and use his left leg like most competitors use their hands. He was
friends and trained with Elvis Presley. He has written books,
starred in several movies with Chuck Norris and has been inducted
into the Black Belt Hall of Fame 3 times.
There will be a Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament in Sioux Falls
September 23rd, 2006. Entry fee is only $25.
The 11th Annual Fargo Open Martial Arts Championships featuring
will be held October 28th, 2006. See flyer on the bulletin board at
the dojo for more details on all of these tournaments.
Health & Fitness: Remember to bring water to class. Just a
reminder that everyone, regardless of age or rank, will be required
to have a mouth guard beginning July 1st. We will also be taking the
KPFT sometime in August.