March E Newsletter

Fighting Without Using Hands

An old story about a Japanese samurai shows how true martial artists treat fighting as a last resort, and prefer to use strategy to end a conflict. As spring arrives this short story is perfect to help our children understand that even on the playground there are ways to avoid conflict. 

A samurai name Bokuden was once traveling on a ferry boat filled of people. Also on board was another samurai who was upset and pushing the passengers around. When he saw Bokuden sitting quietly, he challenged him to a fight to prove how tough he was.

Bokuden knew that any fighting between them could hurt one of the passengers, so he answered,” My style of fighting is very advanced – I don’t use my sword or my hands.” The drunken man thought this was some kind of insult, and demanded they begin right away.

Bokuden shook his head, saying, “We can’t fight here – there are too many people on this boat. Let’s go over to that small island instead.” The other samurai agreed, and the boat’s captain steered them to the island. Beside himself with anger, the challenger jumped off the boat onto the shore and turned to face his opponent, his sword raised. But Bokuden stayed on the boat. As he quickly pushed it out to sea with an oar, he called, “That is the way of fighting without using hands!”

Tournament Action  

Some of the winners at the Matt Gildea BIG TROPHY Championship

Congratulations to everyone who enjoyed our board breaking championship on Saturday February 27. Mr. Matt Gildea hosted a great event for all our students. His hard work was just one part of his upcoming black belt test.

Spring is "tournament season" in the Taekwondo world and many of our students will be participating in the NYS Taekwondo Championships this Saturday and Regional Championships on March 27. Members of our tournament team will have a chance to qualify for the Jr. Olympics and National Championships this summer. Congratulations and best of luck.

Parents Appreciation Month 

March is Parents Appreciation Month! All parents are welcome to participate in any of our day classes, family and adult classes. Just pick up your free uniform at the pro-shop and enjoy a month of lessons with your children. You have the entire month to decide to step on the Tae Kwon Do floor. As of today we have six new families training together. We hope you take advantage of this great opportunity.  

Hapkido Workshop / Self-Defense Class 

At Adirondack Martial Arts Center our focus is Olympic Style Taekwondo. But our schools name is Adirondack Martial Arts Center we believe that all Martial Arts have great techniques to offer. In February Grand Master Noguera hosted a Hapkido Workshop. During the workshop martial artist from all over the Capital District participated in this exciting event.

On Tuesday March 23 Grand Master Tom Mazzafero will be sharring his style of self-defense with our adult students. This free class starts at 7:00pm and is another great opportunity to expand your martial art training.

Grand Master Noguera demonstrating on a "happy" participant.

Summer Camp 2010

Summer camp board breaking!

Summer Camp w/ Diet Coke & Mentos

This summer Adirondack Martial Arts Center is planning on hosting a one (1) Day Summer Camp on Friday June 25 and a full week Summer Camp August 23 - 27, 2010. Our Day Camp and Summer Camp is offered when the Town of Clifton Park and Halfmoon camps are not is session.

During our summer camp students will practice tae kwon do, learn a new martial arts weapon, break boards, play team building games, build lasting friendships and go on field trips together. Field trips in the past have included: Project Adventure, mini-golf, bowling, laser tag, boat rides on Lake George and more!

Early registration is available. Please download and return the PDF file to the Tae Kwon Do School to reserve your childrens summer camp. As always summer camp is offered to all Adirondack Tae Kwon Do students, family and friends.

 Summer Camp Registration

 

Prize Case Winners

We all like to be rewarded when we work hard and save for something. All of our students can earn TKD "chips" by punching and kicking hard, yelling loud and demonstrating the tenets of Tae Kwon Do to fellow classmates. Check out our students who cashed in their TKD Chips this past month!

Josh earning some STAR WARS guys

Gum!

New Wii Game!

Our Student of the Month

Congratulations to Meghan V. she's our Student of the Month! As you know when you're the student of the month you earn: The student of the month belt, the head space in Tae Kwon Do classes, special certificate and patch, plus twenty-five (25) points for the chip contest!

To become the student of the month students need to demonstrate the tenets of Tae Kwon Do in and out of the Tae Kwon Do School, attend classes twice a week, yell and kiap loud, perform their techniques with speed and power, AND then you qualify to be the student of the month.

Our Student of the Month with her new Zhu Zhu Pets!

Master Yuhasz at Shenendehowa

Master Yuhasz has been sharring Tae Kwon Do with Shenendehowa PE classes and After School Programs this winter. If you would like to have Master Yuhasz share Tae Kwon Do with you and your class have your teacher or parents complete the CONTACT US page on our website www.AdirondackTKD.com or just call 373-0442.

Students punching X-Ray Paper at Shenendehowa

Students working on their Tae Kwon Do Skills

Just for fun

This past month we found one of the best YouTube Taekwondo videos ever. Its an older funny video for ADIDAS Taekwondo. We attached a link for you to enjoy. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF1QV5bJy94

Adirondack Martial Arts Center
1683 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone: (518) 373-0442    eMail: my@adirondacktkd.com