Reminder: There is no class tonight. Work out and practice at home!

1).  Sharing a secret with you ... It's Sensei Tracy's Birthday today !  You can wish her a Happy Birthday when you see her.  

2).  This coming Friday 10/28/16 there is NO Martial Arts Class!  Conackamack informed us that we do not
have access to the gym on Friday ...  Boo, Hoo  :( ...  

3).  Starting next Tuesday 11/01/16 is Open Enrollment for new students.  Bring a friend to class.  I'm sure they will want to join when they see how much you are learning in your training.  

4).  Tonight, classes will end at 8:15 PM, after the Purple Belt rank session.
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0).  Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser status
​  a.  $155.75 received in donations as of Tuesday 10/18/16
  b.  Today is our last day for donation collections.  
  c.  If you haven't already contributed, please share.  Your contribution makes a difference!

1).  Yes, there is regular class for all ranks!

2).  Yellow Belt students who are testing for rank
  a.  Be at the dojo by 6:45 PM;  Testing line-up 6:55 ... If you're late, ... you're done!

3).  Instructors and Assistants
  a.  Please arrive a the dojo as early as you are able.  
  b.  Sensei Mike, Sensei Ankush, Sempai Pragya ... with Ray during testing
  c.  Sensei Nik, Sensei Tracy, Remaining Assistant Instructors ... White Belt & New Student group

See you all in class!

0).  Yes, class for All Ranks tonight!

1).  Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser status
  a.  $133.49 received in donations as of Monday 10/17/16
  b.  Find your Warrior Spirit;  Help meet the goal of raising $500 by October 31, 2016

2).  Yellow Belt rank students;  Tonight is the last night to sign up for the test on Friday
  a.  Sign up at the Admin desk;  Test fee $10 (cash only) payable at sign-up
  b.  No "Walk-On" test participants will be accepted on Friday.

3).  Special workout 7:45 to 8:30
  a.  For ALL Yellow Belt students; Especially those who are testing for rank this Friday
  b.  Purple Belt and higher are welcome to stay and refresh your own skill sets and knowledge

​See you all in class!
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0).  Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser status
  a.  $95.11 received in donations as of Tuesday 10/11/14
  b.  Find your Warrior Spirit;  Help meet the goal of raising $500 by October 31, 2016

1).  Students who are Testing for Rank
  a.  Be at the dojo, by 6:45 PM;  Testing line-up 6:55;  ... If you're late,  ... you're done!
  b.  Be sure you have your complete uniform;  Pant, Jacket, Belt; You cannot test without it!
  c.  Use the bathroom BEFORE you get in line;  If you leave in the middle of the test, your test is
          automatically finished, you will need to wait until the next test to test for your next rank,
          you will not receive a refund of your test fee, there is no retest
  d.  Hint, hint, hint ... Do NOT walk into the dojo with your uniform jacket and belt already ON
  e.  Pictues with the Sensei(s) will be available after the test is done

2).  Instructors and Assistants
  a.  Please arrive at the dojo as early as you are able.  Need your help with a lot of set-up
  b.  Sensei(s) Tracy, Mike, Nik ... with Ray during testing
  c.  Sensei Ankush, Sempai Pragya ... taking Yellow & Purple Belt Rank
  d.  Sempai(s) Kenneth, Kia, Tanya, Manvir, Nimmi ... with White Belt & New Student group

3).  Special workout 8:00 to 8:45
  a.  Yellow belt ranks are invited to stay and participate in tonight's special workout
  b.  White belt ranks are invited to stay and watch only;  You'll see what your training can do
  c.  Purple belt and higher ... bring your gear ... you will need it!
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1).  White Belt students
        >  Have you been working hard since you joined?
        >  Are you already wearing a full PMA Uniform?
        >  Have you read your White Belt Training Guide ?
        >  Do you want to gain rank?
​        >  Are you ready for a  test? 
        >  If you answered "Yes" to any of those questions ...
                o  White Belt Testing (for Stripe Rank Only) Friday October 14, 2016  
                o  Register at the Admin. Desk tonight.  See Sensei Tracy or Ms. Julie at the Admin. Desk
                o  Only $10 Test Fee payable upon registration
        >  Registration for white belt testing closes tonight.  No walk-in's will be accepted on Friday

2).  Yellow Belt students
        >  Are you ready to test for a rank stripe?
        >  Have you been studying your Yellow Belt training guide?
        >  Test next Friday October 21, 2016
        >  Register at the Admin. Desk.  See Sensei Tracy or Ms. Julie
        >  Only $10 Test Fee payable upon registration

3).  Purple + Students
        >  Impact training tonight

4).  Breast Cancer Fund Raiser update
         >  Goal by October 31, 2016  :  $500
         >  YTD collected  :  $56.62
         >  Most generous donation last week  :  $20.00 !   Awesome!
         >  All students, keep bringing in your spare change.  Every bit helps!
         >  We have 55 registered students.  $10 per student for the month allows us to reach our goal!

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 Friday, October 7, 2016

This is a challenge for our entire dojo ... Moms, Dads, Students
1).  Print out this Fund-Raising Flyer and bring it with you to class.  Hold it in your hand when you line up.
2).  Wear something PINK tonight !  In support of Breast Cancer awareness month.
3).  Donate a little spare change into our Cancer Awareness "Bucket" at the Admin. Desk.
        >  Our goal is to collect $500 by October 31, 2016
        >  That's only $10 per student for the month .... or ... $1.25 per class
        >  Are you enjoying the challenge of this high-quality, high-energy class?  How about giving back a little?
        >  If you can give a bit more ... Oss
4).  White Belt students
        >  Have you been working hard since you joined?
        >  Are you already wearing a full PMA Uniform?
        >  Have you read your White Belt Training Guide ?
        >  Do you want to gain rank?
​        >  Are you ready for a  test? 
        >  If you answered "Yes" to any of those questions ...
                o  White Belt Testing (for Stripe Rank Only) next Friday October 14, 2016  
                o  Only $10 Test Fee payable upon registration
                o  Register at the Admin. Desk tonight.  See Sensei Tracy or Ms. Julie at the Admin. Desk
5).  Order your uniform tonight
         >  Print Order Form here, or at the Admin. Desk;  $60  (Cash Only)
         >  Guaranteed to receive it by Tuesday's class, October 11, 2016;  Usually takes 2-weeks
         >  In time for the Rank Test on Friday October 14, 2016
         >  This is a special commitment offer in order to accommodate students who want to test for rank.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Please read / print this important flyer

See you in class!