June 04 Newsletter

Major Club time changes - this affects many members - read on..

Walsall club (Delves Gym)
Due to high number of members at the Walsall club we have expanded the hours in which you can train there - this will help the club continue to grow and develop.
Juniors can have their own session now and have the class tailored to their needs.
Wednesday will be for Kids 6-7pm and Adults (12yrs upwards and some selected high grade juniors.) 7.00-8.30pm.
This session will be taken by Sensei's Gary Taylor & John Skeldon with help from Sensei Martin Blakeway & Jim Lloyd

Four Oaks Gym (Arthur Terry Sports Centre)
Due to the large numbers in some classes - many Black Belts are called upon to help in teaching -In order to maintain the standards we have set - time must be put aside for the Instructors and senior members to train themselves - many of the Senior Instructors are helping in teaching and are unable to expand their own knowledge and development. Therefore I have proposed and evening slot that MOST can get to - this will be for the Instructors to exchange ideas and develop their training, coaching and maintaining personal fitness & technique.
Thursday seems the best night for this - Black Belts that attend on Thursdays will be asked in helping with the Instruction during the normal session - this ensures that the members get the best possible attention to syllabus and their technique development. (7.00 - 8.15pm)
Then the Instructors will have a chance to train for 45 mins with their Senior colleagues.
Thursdays times will change slightly - times will be as follows
Juniors (all Grades) 6.00 - 7.00pm (As before)
Adults (All Grades) 7.00 - 8.15pm
Adults - Senior Grades - Master Class - (Red & Black Belt Members) 8.15 - 9.00pm
ALL Black Belts must make at least one session per month.

Fortune Favours the brave !!
Sensei Steve Pride braved the Friday hurricane and set up camp in the beautiful Dovedale area of the Peak District National Park - he and his family awoke to a wonderful warm sunny day - Richard Green, his son and my family and I arrived on the Saturday morning. It turned out to be a great weekend weather wise and an all round great social - with BBQ and drinks into the early hours on Sunday. A walk down the river dove and visits to Ilam and other surrounding beauty spots mad it a great break - Pity many were put off by the monsoon!! - Maybe next time

Summer Club Closures & re-opening
Sutton Girls School reopens Monday 6th September & Plantsbrook school re-opens Thursday 9th September .
Great Barr club Clubs back to normal on 6th September - For all Great Barr enquiries call Sensei Gary Taylor on 07971049824 Bloxwich - Re-open Monday 6th September

Chongshin Do - Demonstration DVD - NEC (SENI 2004) "ONLY A FEW LEFT!!"
Great footage from this years Martial Art Exhibition at the NEC - Many members are on there demonstrating our Art to thousands at the biggest Martial Art Exhibition in Europe. Kickboxing, Self-Defence, Forms, Jujitsu, TKD - all on show.
Only £5 each (2xdisc DVD) - If you want to order a copy call David on 07752 689922 or See Martin Blakeway.
NEW DVD - SOKE DOSSETT SEMINAR - great footage of Sokes visit to the Delves gym this year - presented professional and an informative and interesting look back at the day. £5 Double DVD

EMAIL - Newsletters - all Students
Can all students give your email address to your instructor who can pass this on to me - I will then have a more regular newsletter that can be sent by email - this means you get the information as it happens.
Members News
As you know James Eccles will be leaving us for a short time while he continues improving his education studying business at Sheffield University. The night out for him will be on 10th September - Sutton Coldfield Pub Crawl …. With Curry ..

Reminder …
FIGHT NIGHT - Semi-Contact & Full-Contact Kickboxing
November 20th Crawley - West Sussex - Fighter need to put their names forward ASAP

Message from Sensei Steve Pride -'Fight or Flight!'
Yet another Christmas grows nearer. At the end of this year another KO Fight Night will be available.
Why not answer that nagging question in the back of your mind - how good am I compared to others? Can you cut it in the ring? - Well get those questions answered, no matter win or lose you will find the answer!

You have the best part of 3 months to step up your training, knuckle down and plan!

So you decide to fight - then the question comes - but what if I lose?
LOOSE WHAT, what could you possibly lose that would not have more gain in the balance.

You may lose the fight, but your opponent will still respect you. Your colleagues at work, friends and family will love you no less, they will probably love you more and your workmates will see the real you - not afraid to face a challenge, committed to self improvement - a new respect will be born - but you must prepare NOW!
(Remember the many fighters from this camp that have won - we have a fantastic winners record - be one of those winners!!)
Fail to prepare - prepare to fail - you have the tools, your instructors will guide you - commit the time and the effort and you will be a better, more confident person for it. - Give it a go, tell your instructor to put your name down and crack on! Sensei Steve Pride