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Coming Soon...
New ID Cards

Watch for it! We will soon be handing out new ID cards in class, which will replace your old ones. Do NOT attempt to use the old cards once you have received your new ones. Your new card MUST NOT be attached to your Student Manual. Instead, we recommend you attach your card to a lanyard and onto your training bag. It is mandatory that EVERYONE scans their card prior to class.

Instructor's Seminar

Conducted by Mr. & Mrs. Wisniewski at the North Dojang (10744-124 Street) on August 8, 9 & 10, 2008. This Seminar is open to Tien Lung's Leadership Program (T.L.P.) members and all current Instructors. The costs for this Seminar have changed and are:
Blue Armband: $125.00
Red Armband: $100.00
Blue, Red or Black Dobok (instructor): $75.00

Be ready to LEARN and have fun! We are taking a little break and heading out to the Whitemud Amusement Park! The seminar will start at 6:00 pm on Friday, and will go right through until 4:00 pm Sunday. If you are planning on attending, please see the Front Desk to register by August 6, 2008.
In addition to all the usual fantastic training, attendees will also receive copies of the new Little Dragon Instructors Manual and the updated version of Technical Manual Level I, the new Technical Manual Level II as well as training on the content of these manuals. Do NOT miss out; Register NOW!

August 2008 Black Belt Exam

Another Black Belt exam is coming up quickly on August 22 and 23!

For those scheduled to test for their Black Belt in August 2008, the Qualification code meeting was on May 30th, if you missed this meeting or have any further questions, please see Mr. Gaudet.

Also, anyone examining will need to sign up and pay for the fitness part of the exam at the Front Desk, cost is $15.00.

Note: This examination and graduation will be slightly different! We will do the usual examination on the Friday and Saturday. However, the graduation ceremony will be on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the Agricom. But, a testing weekend isn’t quite the same without some sort of wrap up, so we are doing a Black Belt Grad and Etiquette supper on Saturday August 23 after the exam. Tickets will be sold in advance, and there are limited numbers, see below for details.

Schedule of Events:
** Please note that this schedule is tentative and is subject to change** Please watch for any variations closer to exam date

Friday, August 15, 2008
6:15-7:30: Written Exam

Friday, August 22, 2008
Fitness Exam-Edmonton Garrison Fitness Center Building
Military Fitness Building, Edmonton Garrison
(Look for the Tien Lung Van!)
5:00-8:00 PM
All aspects of fitness exam will be done at the Garrison. [Note: Please meet the Instructors in front of the facility at 4:30 PM. We will be taking roll call and getting organized.]
8:30-9:45 PM: Self Defense - At North Dojang
9:45-10:45 PM: Step Sparring

Saturday, August 23, 2008 (All at North Dojang)
8:30-11:00 am: Patterns
11:00-12:30 PM: Lunch
12:30-2:00 PM: Sparring
2:30-4:30 PM: Breaking
7:00: Dinner

Little Dragon Testing

Little Dragon testing will take place on Thursday, August 28th, at 5:45 pm. There is no Little Dragons class that day. Testing is only for those children scheduled (please ask Mrs. Gaudet if you are unsure). Please practice the Street Proofing & Knowledge with your child. On testing day, please make sure that all required areas in the Little Dragon manual are filled out and handed in at the front desk by 5:30 pm. If you arrive late, please notify one of the Instructors. On testing day, please make sure that all required areas in the Little Dragon manual are filled out and handed in to Mrs. Gaudet.

September Graduation

Just a reminder that if you are planning to graduate this term, you need to have all your stamps and qualification code requirements complete by August 29, 2008. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!

Remember: One Private Lesson = One Stamp, you can book Private Lessons at the Front Desk.

Etiquette Supper

Have you purchased your tickets to the Etiquette Supper? Only 9 spots left!!

When: Saturday August 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Cosmos Greek Taverna
Who: All members are invited, only 200 spots available
Cost: $36 for Adults, $18.00 for 10 and under

Attention ALL BLUE BELTS & UP!

All Blue Belts and up, if you want to take part in the Leadership Program join the T.L.P.! Have fun and develop new skills while hanging out with the Instructors. Since we have the Instructors seminar this month we will be discussing many technical issues related to this program there, so we highly recommend the TLP attend this seminar. The deadline to register is August 6th.

Summer Appreciation Program

We know that in the summer, you would often rather be outside with your friends rather than come to class. That's why we've implemented the Summer Appreciation Program. Collect Tickets for coming to class all summer long! Every time you come to come to class, you receive a ticket. Put your first name and last name on the ticket and drop it into the box located near the front desk. There will be weekly draws and there will also be a Grand Prize draw! Get as many tickets in as you can and you could win a B.O.B.!

Summer Sale

We are having our annual Summer Sale in the Pro-Shop for the month of August, where we will be featuring some of our older styles of merchandise. Up to 50% off selected items (no other discounts or coupons allowed on these items). Sizes and styles are limited, so first come first serve basis. No holds allowed.

Camp #5 - August 5 - August 8
Camp #6 - August 11 - August 15
Camp #7 - August 18 - August 22
Camp #8 - August 25 - August 29

Badge of the Month

Congratulations to the only students who received a badge last month! We look forward to many more student receiving badges in the future. July's Badge of the month is Academic Achievement - so bring in your report cards with straight A's or equivalent.

June's Badges of the Month
Academic Achievement
Amanda Roo

Happy Birthday!

Classes Cancelled This Month
Mark Your Calendar

• August 4 - Dojang Closed (Holiday)
• August 8 - Evening Classes cancelled (Instructor's Seminar)
• August 22 - Evening Classes cancelled (Black Belt Examination)

Fall Schedule

The new fall schedule is online now and starts September 2nd. You can view it here

Meeting your Fitness Goals

One of the many reasons that people are attracted to practicing Taekwon-Do is physical fitness. Taekwon-Do can help you increase your cardiovascular heath, reduce fat, and help to build muscle. However, an often-overlooked aspect of physical training is the identification of realistic goals that will help you reach your desired level of fitness. In this article we will try to give you some important tips for determining what different activities are necessary in developing a workout routine and some helpful hints to assist you in working toward your fitness goals.

Most exercises can be broken down into four categories. The categories are, cardiovascular fitness, bone and muscle strength, and flexibility. To reach a true state of physical fitness, it is necessary to choose exercises from all the above listed categories. Exercises included in the cardiovascular category are those exercises that help you increase the fitness of your lungs and heart. As anyone who has ever sparred for more than a couple of minutes can tell you, this category is especially important in the practice of Taekwon-Do. These types of exercises include activities that increase your heart rate from 60 to 90 percent of its maximum, usually for a period of at least 10 minutes. Increasing your cardiovascular health will give you more endurance and a greater amount of energy. Bone and muscle exercises are designed to help you increase strength and power. Exercises in this category include push-ups and isometric exercises. Bone and muscle exercises place most of their focus on the major muscle groups (arms, shoulders, hips, legs, back and abdominals). Muscle strength is often important to martial artists because it enables you to add more power to your kicks and punches and generally gives you a greater amount of physical control.

Flexibility is of great importance in practicing Taekwon-Do. Flexibility exercises help you to increase the range-of-motion in all your muscle groups, and help to prevent injuries caused by over exertion of muscles. You should try to incorporate flexibility activities into all of your exercise sessions. Be sure to eat properly and stay away from fatty foods.

Set goals that are realistic - both in your current physical level and the amount of time that you have each day to engage to fitness activities. Workout before or after school or work or al lunch time and attended your Taekwon-Do classes regularly.