December 2011 Newsletter

SPECIAL GUEST

Martial arts instructor, friend and martial arts colleague of Mr. Williams, Sensei H. James Young paid us a visit from Denton Maryland. Instructor H. James Young has been in the Martial Arts for over 35 years. It was joy having him in class as well as working with our students.

His background includes training martial arts styles including Jujitsu, Kenpo, Kung Fu, Gung Fu, Judo, Jeet Kun Do, Aikido, and Hapkido. Also, some of the weapons he has had training with are nunchuckus, baton, long staff, samurai sword, and sai. He is trained to use almost anything as a weapon from a rolled up newspaper or magazine, to chopsticks, or a fountain pen case to a man’s pant belt to use in self defense.

He has trained with notable Martial Arts' professionals like Grand Master Charles A. Dixon (SIMAA), Master Freddie "Teach" Giddens (TUMAA), Darrel "Golden Boy" Tyler, Master Ivory Irvin (MIHOD), Master Thomas Williams (AKMS), Allan Banks, and countless other martial artists within this time frame.

STUFF THE BUS
This year for the holidays we have been collecting items for the annual Stuff The Bus program for Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Center and the kids that are children of victims of sexual and physical abuse. I want to thank everyone for bringing in food items, clothing and toys.

HOLIDAY SPECIALS
We are offering combo specials for the holidays like this sparring combo for $99.00. There are also specials on kicking bags. The new gift book also has over a hundred new items. Take the time to look through one of the Century Martial Arts gift books and place an order. Orders can be taken now but the official dates are between November 10th and December 10th. Please don’t procrastinate!!! Last year many items were on back order or could not be mailed in time for Christmas.

BELT TESTS
Anastasia Ribordy-Gold Belt
Dakota Douglas-Gold Belt
Tyshuan Tipton-Gold Belt
Zack Perry-Gold Belt
Alexander Marroquin-Gold Belt
Dakota Simmons - Gold Belt
David Glover - Jr Green Belt
Albert Glover - Jr Green Belt
Becca Zimmerman - Green Belt
Jaden Roggow - Green Belt

SAM'S KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
November 18, 2011 RESULTS:


Shayla Johnson 6-7 Intermediate
2nd Place Kata
3rd Place Sparring

Dakota Douglas 8-9 Novice
1st Place Kata
1s Place Sparring


Jolea Wheeler 8-9 Intermediate
1st Place Musical Kata
1st Place Kata
1st Place Sparring

Levi Geesling 8-9 Intermediate 
2nd Place Kata
2nd Place Sparring

Sam Vonachen 12-13 Novice 
2nd Place Kata
1st Place Sparring

Tatyana Huhn 12-13 Intermediate 
1st Place Weapons Kata
1st Place Kata
2nd Place Sparring

Shalee Mog 12-13 Intermediate 
2nd Place Weapons Kata
2nd Place Kata
1st Sparring

Becca Zimmerman 14-15 Intermediate 
1st Place Kata
1st Place Sparring

Jeff Geesling Adult Intermediate
2nd Place Kata
1st Place Sparring

Cristine Warring Adult Black Belt
1st Place Kata

NEW STUDENTS
October and November

HOLIDAY CLASS SCHEDULES

American Karate will be closed Monday, December 26th Classes will resume Tuesday with the Adult classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday being open 6:30 to 8:00 on Monday and Tuesday and 7:30-8:30 on Wednesday. Lil’ Dragons and Youth Karate hours will remain the same. The same schedule will be followed the week after New Years day.

Holidays for 2012
There will be no classes on these days.

New Year's Day	Monday	January 2, 2012
Martin Luther King Day	Monday	January 16, 2012
Memorial Day	Monday	May 28, 2012
Independence Day	Wednesday	July 4, 2012
Labor Day	Monday	September 3, 2012
Veterans Day	Monday	November 12, 2012
Thanksgiving Day	Thursday	November 22, 2012
Thanksgiving Friday	Friday	November 23, 2012
Christmas	Monday	December 24, 2012
Christmas	Tuesday	December 25, 2012

AMERICAN KARATE PRO SHOP
The next time you visit the school check out our pro shop. We have all your martial arts needs, sparring gear, gear bags, mouth guards and cases, AKMS seat cushions t-shirts and sweat shirts. Whatever we don't have in stock we can get within a few days of placing an order.

If you or your employer would like to make a donation to the school to help purchase equipment or help a disadvantaged youth take martial arts lessons please fill out this form or pick one up at the school.

SAM PRICE'S ALL STAR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Karate Tournament Results


Shayla Johnson 6-7 Intermediate
2nd Place Kata
3rd Place Sparring

Dakota Douglas 8-9 Novice
1st Place Kata
1st Place Sparring

Jolea Wheeler 8-9 Intermediate
1st Place Musical Kata
1st Place Kata
1st Place Sparring

Levi Geesling 8-9 Intermediate
2nd Place Kata
2nd Place Sparring

Sam Vonachen 12-13 Novice
2nd Place Kata
1st Place Sparring

Tatyana Huhn 12-13 Intermediate
1st Place Weapons Kata
1st Place Kata
2nd Place Sparring

Shalee Mog 12-13 Intermediate
2nd Place Weapons Kata
2nd Place Kata
1st Sparring

Becca Zimmerman 14-15 Intermediate
1st Place Kata
1st Place Sparring

Jeff Geesling Adult Intermediate
2nd Place Kata
1st Place Sparring

Cristine Warring Adult Black Belt
1st Place Kata

Sam's AllStar Karate Championships
Inman, KS
Saturday, November 19, 2011

Promotions

October 2011

Anastasia Ribordy-Gold Belt
Dakota Douglas-Gold Belt
Tyshuan Tipton-Gold Belt
Zack Perry-Gold Belt
Alexander Marroquin-Gold Belt
Dakota Simmons - Gold Belt
David Glover - Jr Green Belt
Albert Glover - Jr Green Belt
Becca Zimmerman - Green Belt
Jaden Roggow - Green Belt

November 2011 Newsletter

WORLD MARTIAL ARTS DAY
Our students participated in the ”Kicking in the USA” World Record Kick-A-Thon as part of World Martial Arts Day on Saturday, October 15, 2011. We totaled 23,150 kicks. Taty Huhn raised the most in pledges again this year and had the highest number of kicks at 2,782 breaking her record of 2,454 from last year.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MONTH
The Department of Justice and the Office on Violence Against Women joins advocates, survivors, and communities around the country to observe October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a moment to elevate the conversation so the majority of Americans will understand that violence against women and girls is unacceptable. Violence against women is the seed to so many other forms of violence. This shift in our conversation must happen because violence against women continues to have devastating effects on entire communities. When children witness violence in the home, those children are impacted by what they have seen and often experienced themselves. If we want to tackle violence in our country, in our communities, then we must address the violence that occurs in so many homes. And all members of the community must be engaged to end the violence. We at American Karate & Martial Science observe and recognize Domestic Violence month every year by putting on a free self defense workshop. This year the workshop was a one day event and was well attended. We will be having a follow up session in May which will be more intense and physical.

COMING EVENTS
Adult and Youth Belt tests

• Sexual Assault Domestic Violence STUFF THE BUS for Christmas
• Sam Price's All Star Karate Championships 

BELT TESTS
Anastasia Ribordy-Gold Belt
 Dakota Douglas-Gold Belt
Tyshuan Tipton-Gold Belt
Zack Perry-Gold Belt
Alexander Marroquin-Gold Belt

STUFF THE BUS
This year for the holidays we are going to participate in the annual Stuff the Bus program for Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Center and the kids that are children of victims of sexual and physical abuse. Many of these children will not have a decent Christmas without community assistance.

HOLIDAY SPECIALS
We are offering combo specials for the holidays like this sparring combo for $99.00. There are also specials on kicking bags. The new gift book also has over a hundred new items. Take the time to look through one of the Century Martial Arts gift books and place an order. Orders can be taken now but the official dates are between November 10th and December 10th. Please don’t procrastinate!!! Last year many items were on back order or could not be mailed in time for Christmas.

DAVE ESTES OPEN TOURNAMENT
Saturday, October 15th
Nolan Clark 9-10 

• Intermediate Kata-1st Place
• Intermediate Sparring-4th Place

SAM PRICE'S ALL STAR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sam Price will be holding his annual All Star Karate Championships in Inman on Saturday, November 19, 2011. This is a good tournament for first time competitors. It is also one of the last local area tournaments until spring time.

MARTIAL ARTS TO IMPROVE FITNESS
If you have made the decision to improve your physical fitness, you will know there are a lot of options available to you. One type of exercise you may not have thought of before is martial arts although this is an area which is easier than ever to get involved in it is often over looked. In the martial arts classes, you will see that you become mentally stronger and are encouraged to advance to the next level of training. The fact that you are rewarded with a variety of colored belts helps to keep you driven with the ultimate goal of achieving the desired black belt status and the respect that comes with this. Yet another way to remain motivated is to join in available competitions. Doing these forms of martial arts will give you a fitness level and strength that you're not apt to find with any other exercise routines. The benefits of martial arts will be seen in your life outside of the training you do. You can anticipate having better relationships because of the qualities of self-control and respect you will acquire. The training is grounded on inner and outer strength which can provide you with a much more complete feeling of health and fitness when compared to other types of training.

AMERICAN KARATE PRO SHOP
The next time you visit the school check out our pro shop. We have all your martial arts needs, sparring gear, gear bags, mouth guards and cases, AKMS seat cushions t-shirts and sweat shirts. Whatever we don't have in stock we can get within a few days of placing an order.

If you or your employer would like to make a donation to the school to help purchase equipment or help a disadvantaged youth take martial arts lessons please fill out this form or pick one up at the school.

DAVE ESTES OPEN TOURNAMENT

Karate Tournament Results
Nolan Clark 9-10
Intermediate Kata-1st Place
Intermediate Sparring-4th Place

Saturday, October 15th