Friday, June 29, 2012

Promotions

June 2012

Marcia Dillon-5th Degree Black Belt

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Great Plains Karate Challenge 2012

Karate Tournament Results
June 23, 2012

Lakewood Middle School 1135 Lakewood Circle
Salina, Kansas
Roy Miller
785-493-0257

Alex Johnson 5-6 Novice
2nd Place Sword Kumite
1st Place Kata
4th Kumite

Caden Deetz 7-9 Novice
5th Place Kata
3rd Place Kumite

Dawson Deetz
3rd Place Kata
4th Place Kumite
Youth Spirit Award

Shayla Johnson 7-9 Intermediate
1st Place Kata

Dakota Douglas 10-12 Novice
3rd Place Kata
1st Place Kumite
Youth Spirit Award

Lisa Johnson Adult Advanced
2nd Place Kata
1st Place Kumite

Cristine Warring Adult Black Belt
1st Weapons
1st Place Empty Hand Kata
1st Kumite



Saturday, June 9, 2012

Sams Summer Karate Kick Off

Karate Tournament Results
June 9, 2012

Kansas Army National Guard
1111 N. Severance Hutchinson, Kansas
CONTACT: Sam or Jessica Price
620-669-9051
hutchkarate@sbcglobal.net

Alex Johnson 5-6 Novice
1st Place Kata
1st Place Kumite

Dakota Douglas-Novice
1st Place Kata
1st Place Kumite

Cayden Deetz-Novice
1st Place Kata
2nd Place Kumite

Zack Perry-Novice
2nd Place Kata
4th Place Kumite

Dawson Deetz-Novice
1st Kata
1st Kumite

Shayla Johnson-Intermediate
1st Kata
1st Kumite







Friday, June 1, 2012

June 2012 Newsletter

SUMMER HOURS FOR ADULT CLASSES
MONDAY 7:30 TO 8:30 ADULT MIXED CLASS
TUESDAY 6:30 TO 8:00 ADULT MIXED CLASS
THURSDAY 6:30 TO 8:00 ADULT MIXED CLASS

Youth classes will remain the same. It is important that you start drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day and bring bottled water to class with you. Have a great summer!!!

BELT TEST
May 30th 2012

GOLD STRIPE BELTS
Dominic Rivera

FIESTA EXHIBITION
Saturday June 2nd

American Karate was invited to perform an exhibition at this years Fiesta at Our Lady of Guada Lupe Church. Tommy took eight of the advanced students. They put on a good show. A big thanks to everyone who participated. A special thanks to Jordan Julian who took alot of punishment by playing the bad guy along with Jeff Geesling in all of the self defense senarios.

SPIRIT WEEK
June 25th through 29th

Spirit week is several weeks away. This is a great time of year. All of the regular karate classes will meet together from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday. It is important that you start drinking plenty of fluids now and bring bottled water to class with you.

Friday will be the Black Belts. The Saturday following will be our annual school picnic. This year we will be at Carey Park at the Home Builders Shelter. We will have access to the shelter from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The school will provide the burgers, dogs and buns. We ask that the students/family bring a covered dish of fruit, vegetables or dessert. A sign up sheet will be out soon so we can get an idea of how many we will be serving this year.

For those that are working weapons, martial arts weapons experts, Wells Bridges and Sam Jenkins will be here to help you sharpen up your weapons skills. There may be a seminar early that day either in the park or at the school.

TOURNAMENTS
There are several tournament events this month starting with Sam Price's Summer Kick Off. I encourage those that have competed in the past to take advantage of this home event. For those that have not competed before this will be a good event to watch or compete as first timers.

SAM PRICE
ANNUAL SUMMER KICK OFF
June 9, 2012
Kansas Army National Guard
1111 N. Severance
Hutchinson, Kansas
CONTACT: Sam or Jessica Price
620-669-9051
hutchkarate@sbcglobal.net

ROY MILLER
GREAT PLAINS KARATE CHALLENGE
June 23, 2012
Lakewood Middle School
1135 Lakewood Circle
Salina, Kansas
CONTACT: Roy Miller
785-493-0257

KANSAS STATE SUNFLOWER GAMES
July 14, 2012
Christ the King Church
5973 SW 25th St., Topeka, KS
CONTACT: Tony Mielenz
785-554-4220
anthonymielenz@yahoo.com

LIFE SKILLS IN THE MARTIAL ARTS
Your children have a front row seat while you manage your home, do the laundry, make family meals, grocery shop, clothing shop, and pay bills. Many skills you teach with purpose and many more you teach by your actions. Life is full of twists, turns, and bends in the road. Parents want to raise their children to have the character, sense of humor, and grace to handle all situations they will encounter. In addition, parents want to prepare their children to function and live outside of the home. Life skills are just one aspect of the martial arts that we try to teach and instill into our students. The martial arts are much more than kicking and punching. Respect for oneself and others, integrity and compassion can be the difference between using the martial arts for bullying or truly defending yourself or coming to the aid of someone else using the minimum amount of force necessary.


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.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

May 2012 Newsletter

UPDATING YOUR INFORMATION REMINDER!!!
Don't forget to update your contact information with us when you make changes. We still need to update those that have moved or never provided us an email address. We like to keep your phone numbers, address and e-mail on file. We do alot of contacts via email.

THE HARMFUL EFFECTS RESULTING FROM DEHYDRATION
The human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending on body size. A rule of thumb, 2/3 of body is consists of water, and it is the main component of human body. Did you know that your tissues and organs are mainly made up of water? Here is the percentage:
  • Muscle consists of 75% water 
  • Brain consists of 90% of water 
  • Bone consists of 22% of water 
  • Blood consists of 83% water 
The Harmful Effects from Dehydration:
  • Tiredness 
  • Migraine 
  • Constipation
  • Muscle cramps
  • Irregular blood pressure
  • Kidney problems
  • Dry skin 20% dehydrated – Risk of death
Symptoms of Dehydration 
Here are some of the symptoms that you need more water:
  • Dark Urine – Dark Yellow or Orange in Color: Urine is generally pale yellow to clear when you have sufficient water intake. Dark color or strong smell indicates that you need to drink more water. 
  • Dry Skin: Skin is the largest body organ and requires its share of water.
  • Thirst: Thirst is the most obvious sign that you're already dehydrated. It is always a good practice to drink more water when you are not thirsty, don’t wait until you're thirsty!!!
  • Hunger: Most people mistake hunger for the indication to eat more, whereas in actual fact, they may be dehydrated. So before you have your meal, grab a glass of water.
  • Fatigue: Water is a source of energy and gives you a boost in energy.

BELT TEST
April 27/28, 2012

GOLD BELTS
Aaron Armbrust
Kyleah Blackmon
Cayden Deetz
Dawson Deetz
Robert McCaleb
Brayden Miller

GREEN BELT
Lourdes Albert

PURPLE BELT
Jeff Geesling

Jr. BROWN BELT
Shalee Mog

BROWN BELT
Lisa Johnson
Kathy Marquez

TOURNAMENTS
KANSAS STATE SUNFLOWER GAMES
July 14th Christ the King Church: 5973 SW 25th St., Topeka, KS
CONTACT: Tony Mielenz 785-554-4220 anthonymielenz@yahoo.com

SAM PRICE ANNUAL SUMMER KICK OFF 
June 2012 To Be announced Hutchinson, Kansas

ROY MILLER ANNUAL TOURNAMENT
June 23rd, 2012 To Be announced Salina, Kansas

SPRING GROOMING 
Saturday, April 21st
I want to thank all the students and parents that came out to help with the vacant lot next to the school. We finished in record time! The plan is to have the lot prepared for Spirit Week on the last week of June.

WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE
Saturday, May 5th
This is our moderate impact self defense program for women. Basic self defense tools will be put to the test during several scenarios. Nobody can tell you how to defend yourself in every situation. Each person must evaluate his or her own abilities, and size up the situation based on the level of danger to themselves or a loved one. You can safely learn to discover and use your natural weapons to unleash new abilities that provide more effective options if assaulted. Discover quickly how simple it is to be empowered mentally and physically with new confidence that lasts a lifetime.

Call 665-3800 for more details.



FIESTA EXHIBITION
Saturday June 2nd
American Karate has been invited to perform an exhibition at this years Fiesta at Our Lady of Guada Lupe Church. We are scheduled to perform at 2:00 in the afternoon. There will be more information as the time grows near.

SPIRIT WEEK 
June 25th through 29th
Spirit week is drawing upon us. This is a great time of year. All of the regular karate classes will meet together from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Friday will be the Black Belts. The Saturday following will be our annual school picnic. This year we will be at Carey Park at the Home Builders Shelter. We will have access to the shelter from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The school will provide the burgers, dogs and buns. We ask that the students/family bring a covered dish of fruit, vegetables and dessert. For those that are working weapons, martial arts weapons experts, Wells Bridges and Sam Jenkins will be here to help you sharpen up your weapons skills.

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.