Feb 04 Newsletter

February Up-date Newsletter

Semi & Full contact Kickboxing event
Sat 27th March - Surrey
All fighters should register with the BKBU - online at www. spiritcombat.com or on the form below. If we have a good turn out as before - we shall hire a mini bus to transport fighters - take part in these events and broaden your experiences and development within Chongshin Do. We have currently Two Title contenders for this year - James Eccles = Mens Middleweight Semi-Contact BKBU British Title and Ben Vowles is still no1 Contender for the BKBU Cruiserweight Full-Contact Title. These two and many others will be pushing their own limits to improve their skill and personal achievements in these events. DO IT NOW - places are limited and the show is filling up!

Boxing Gloves & Equipment - SALE
10oz Leather Boxing Gloves - NOW ONLY £20 - limited period only - Red, Blue
Foot pads £10 - Shin Guards £10 - Groin £6 - Gum Shield's £2
T Shirts - be ready for summer training Small (Kids) Med, Large + XL Available = All £8.00

Gradings
The following dates are for Graduates who have prepared for the opportunity to continue their development - are you ready ! - Fail to prepare - prepare to Fail
Be ready and move another step along your journey within the Martial Arts.
Adult Gradings-Low grade members 10th Kup(beginners) to 7th Kup (green tag)
Four Oaks - Arthur Terry Sports Centre - Thursday 4th March 8.30 start.
Great Barr- Dartmouth High School - Monday 8th March 6.15 start.
Sutton Coldfield - Plantsbrook - Thursday 11th March 7.00pm Start
High grade grading 25th March - Arthur Terry Sports Centre 8.30pm … be ready

Meditation / personal awareness day (part 2 ) Sat 20th March
A deeper insight into subconscious - Sat March 20th 11-3pm -
Meditation is a skill - a discipline - a tool - this course will help you develop the techniques to meditate well and use it for every day purposes E.G ..stress relief, problem solving, relaxation and techniques to improve confidence etc.
Part TWO will go deeper and further with more led meditations to explore your mind. For those who did not make the 1st session a new date will be announced soon (this is also open to non members of Chongshin Do - Partners etc welcome).
A great opportunity to explore the deeper meanings of life and tap into the subconscious mind.

Message From Sensei Steve Pride - Fees increase
As from the 1st March 2004 club fees will increase from £25 per month to £26 per month for all Sutton/ Gt Barr clubs - Walsall will increase by £1 a month also.
Junior / children's, "Fighting Family" rates and once a week card holders fees Will also increase by £1.
The above is required due to the increased costs of the halls we hire.