Paintball

Paintball has sold out, and we are going to bring it to the Southside. If you are coming get your game face on! Directions are listed below, and if you need a ride to this event please confirm your ride with Miss Williams.

Directions to Quest (from Tien Lung North)
-North on 124 Street to Yellowhead
-East on Yellowhead to Fort Road
-Northeast on Fort Road turns into Manning Drive
-Head Northeast on Manning drive to Highway 28A
-Head North on Highway 28A to Gibbons
-Head East (Right) onto Hwy 643 until you reach Range Road 224 (6.5km)
-Turn North (Left) until you reach Township Road 570 (6.5km)
-Turn Right and it is the next driveway on the right
(*This route has no gravel roads)

Birthday Parties are Back!

Back by popular demand, we are now offering our birthday parties again! If you/your child wants to have a unique Taekwon Do birthday party with us, then please feel free to see one of our staff members.

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. Pagnotta.

Anyone examining in August 2008, for a Black Belt, will need to perform at the Black Belt Graduation, you will need to figure out what you would like to do for this ceremony (whether it be a board break, a pattern, we love to see new things so use your imagination) and let Mr. Pagnotta know what you would like to do for this performance by June 30th.

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.

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 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 Main Dojang
9:45-10:45 PM: Step Sparring

Saturday, August 11, 2007
(All at Main Dojang)

8:30-11:00 am: Written Exam: All Black Stripes
Please change into your Dobok before you write your exam, as you may not have time to change afterwards.
11:00-2:00 PM: Patterns
2:00-4:00 PM: LUNCH BREAK
4:00-5:30 PM: Sparring
6:00-8:00 PM: Breaking
9:00 PM: Results

Little Dragon Testing

Little Dragon testing will take place on Wednesday, June 25th, at 5:30 pm. There is no Little Dragons class that day, only testing for those who are scheduled to test. 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 Check In Table in the basement by 5:00 pm. If you arrive late, please notify one of the Instructors. Just a reminder: the list of Little Dragons testing will be posted on the Blue Announcement Board on the Main Floor.

Next T.L.P. Meeting

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. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 3rd at 5:30pm. Join our amazing instructors, and learn from Mr. & Mrs. Wisniewski. This meeting is also mandatory for all current students in this program.

Fathers Day Package

Don't know what to get your dad for Fathers Day? Tien Lung has a Father's Day Packages perfect for every Dad. For $40.00 the package will include:
- One Proud Dad Shirt
- One Proud Dad Travel Mug (to take with you, while you're bringing your child to & from Taekwon-Do)
- One 'Canada' Frisbee or baseball
- & One Gift Box with Tissue (don't worry Miss Williams will do all the wrapping for you at the front desk)

Want to know why Tien Lung Summer Camps are the best, check out all the details, by clicking the link below:

http://www.tienlung.com/camps.htm

Summer Camp Rates:
All camps include a free T-shirt (a new one every 2 weeks of camp), transportation, and activities PLUS our weekly visit to the Royal Alberta Museum (every Wednesday morning). Our weekly activities will include one or two of the following fieldtrips: swimming, Waterpark, Laserquest, Galaxyland, Let's Play, Rock Climbing, or even Chuck E Cheese.

Complete Summer Package: $1010 per child
This includes all 8 weeks of camp, all the activity fees, transportation, 4 summer camp shirts (each a different color!)!

Any 4 weeks: $600 (BBC-$550 MC-$505)

Week by week for camp: $200.00 (No Discounts Available)

Registrations after May 1st will receive a shirt, but we cannot guarantee the size.

Quick Summary of what we include: Early drop off between 7:30am - 9am, Pick up by 5:30pm, Free Camp T-shirt, Transportation for field trips, Taekwon-Do classes daily - Sometimes twice per day! Fun filled field trips - generally 2-3 per week!

To register for our summer camps, please contact us TODAY to register and guarantee a spot for your child. Space is limited.

Badge Program

Academic Achievement
Hunter Novosel
Jason Hugman

Big Birthday (Our Apologies)

Unfortunately we missed an important student's birthday last month, so we want to apologize and wish a belated birthday to Brayden McLeod.

Happy Birthday!

Classes Canceled this Month
Mark Your Calendar

Noon Hour Class

The last day of noon hour class will be on Tuesday, June 24th

Popsicle Days

Come and do class on Wednesday, June 24 & Thursday, 25 after class on your way out, get a yummy popsicle! For participating students only.

Game Days

Sometimes after all the hard work you put into training, it's fun to switch gears, and do something different. On Wednesday, June 24th & Thursday, June 25th, we're doing just that! Come to Taekwon-Do at your regular class time and get your workout by playing games! This is a great way to unwind and do something a little different for a change.

Time to think of Taekwon-Do Summer Camps

Even as you read this, you might have seen advertisements for Summer Camps. Many kids are already preoccupied with choosing camps they think they would like.

Since the early 1900's summer camp has provided a safe, fun, learning experience for children of all ages. Summer camp began in northeastern U.S. and the area remains the Mecca for traditional general camps as well as specialty programs of all kinds.

Think about this. All children at some point need a temporary break. Summer Camp will give you a chance to connect with other children and nature in a caring and safe community.

A Taekwon Do camp experience, in particular, will enhance your mind. You could try new activities, gain proficiencies and skills beyond what school offers, build lifelong friendships and develop a sense of independence. It will help you relieve stress, instill in you discipline and respect for others, teach you new information, and provide fun games and activities to develop your body and mind.

Just imagine yourself at Tien Lung Taekwon Do Summer Camp. You would wake early in the morning just as the bird's chirp and the rooster's crow. In the silvery blue mist of the early morning, your parents drop you off at the dojang. As soon as you arrive you will do some Taekwon Do and play some challenging and fun games till lunchtime. After which there will be fun activities and out trips to various locations in and around Edmonton (unless of course you don't like places like: West Edmonton Malls Galaxyland, Royal Alberta Museum, Swimming, Bowling, Lasertag & Mini-Golf). How wonderful to be able to spend your summer this way. This is just a guide to the kind of Summer Camp you can look forward you.

Keep in mind that Taekwon Do Summer Camp is fun-filled and educational, and more so than any other Summer Camp because of the focus on character-developing, community-awareness and good citizenship. So, make your plans now and enjoy a Martial Arts Summer Camp this year.