September 04 Newsletter

Delves Timetable Changes : Wednesday - As from 22nd.
Wednesday 6-7pm Kids Classes (under 12yrs old) - Adults 7-8.30pm
(NB - some high grade juniors or juniors that come with parents etc. may be allowed in adult session - see instructors)
NOTE - NO more Tuesday Classes
Twice weekly sessions can be made by making Monday Classes at clubs only a few miles away:-
· Great Barr - Dartmouth High School, Wilderness Lane. Kids 5-6pm - Adults 6.15-7.45pm
· Frank F Harrison School, Leamore Lane, Bloxwich. Kids 6-7pm Adults 7-8.30pm.

NOTE :- St Bernards hall (Great Barr) members will be moving to the Delves Club on Wednesdays as it is only a few miles apart - This timetable will help both groups grow and the Delves can become one of Chongshin Do's leading centres.
Instructors will be by Sensei Gary Taylor and John Skeldon - with help from Jamil Aslam.

Kickboxing - 20th November - Surrey
NOTE;- coach to take members to the event - depends on numbers- let us know if you want to fight / Support your club fighters.
All details of fighters need to be in by 14th October - Deadline ,
So far we have these members wishing to fight on the 20th day & evening bill.
Semi-Contact Fighters Include (NB Weight & Height needed NOW)
Sarah Fryer - Ladies Semi-contact Title, Jake Webb -Junior Semi-Contact Title
Kevin Butler, Lynsey Phillips, Jamil Aslam, Richard Green, Adam Saunders, Richard Barrett, …
… not on the list - Why not - Grab this opportunity to test yourself in the ring. You wont regret it!
Full-Contact Fighters include (NB Weights & Fight record needed NOW)
John Farrelly(Sutton), Phil Williams & Ian Asbury (Bloxwich),other possible fighters - Ben Vowles (Title Fight) and Dave Roe.
If you want to test yourself at this ultimate challenge of FULL-CONTACT - see your Instructor NOW.
ALL MEMBERS WHO WISH TO FIGHT MUST BE PREPARING NOW !

Dojo Etiquette - Correct Uniform
It has come to the attention of the Senior Instructors that some members are wearing incorrect clothing for training. A full member is issued with a training suit (Gi) and this should be worn at all times - ironed, belt tied correctly smart and ready for training.
Please see the rules and regulations of the Association in our "Beginners Notes"
"Only a plain WHITE 'T' Shirt or a Chongshin Do 'T' shirt to be worn under the uniform. If a Student wants to train in only a 'T' Shirt (During summer months) Then ONLY a CHONGSHINDO 'T' Shirt may be worn. This must be tucked into the trousers and belt worn and tied correctly."
White trousers that are supplied with membership are the only trousers to wear -
Black Trousers may ONLY be worn by Club Instructors (Members who wish to help in Instruction)
NB > For 'Kickboxing' Events Black or White trousers may be worn - with a Chongshin Do 'T' Shirt.
For Demonstrations - E.g SENI - Only the full WHITE Gi is to be worn by Students.

Dictionary - Uniform ; A distinctive outfit intended to identify those who wear it as members of a specific group.

Gradings
The following Dates are set for Gradings.
Wednesday 29th September - Frank F Harrison School - Bloxwich.- All ages / grades 10th - 7th Kup - Starts 7pm
Wednesday 6th October - Delves Gym - Wolverhampton university - All ages &grades 10th-7th Kup - Starts 7pm
Tuesday 15th October - Arthur Terry - Four Oaks = Kids Grading 6-7pm, Adults After class 8.30pm - Grades 10th - 7th Kup

Student News
James Eccles left for University this week and was overwhelmed with the generosity from the group - he has asked me to thank all those who contributed to the £100 raised for his "Student Survival" Fund! And he was especially touched by the well wishes from juniors Adrian and Darren Maye who made him a card and signed by all the kids.