USSD Martial Arts San Clemente

First Belt Test of the Year

    Congratulations to everyone who tested on Friday and Saturday and earned their new belts! The weather was great (maybe even a little hotter than the students whould have preferred for a test) and everyone was able to push through and achieve their new ranks. 

You can view the rest of the photos from the Kids Belt Test on our Facebook page.

    Our next Belt Tests are scheduled for April 27^th for Teens and Adults and April 28^th for Kids. Your/your child's Instructor will let you know if you or your child will be ready for the April Test. You can view the entire Winter/Spring 2012 PDF here:  WINTERSPRING2012calendar

    Congratulations again to everyone who passed their Test and made it one step closer to becoming an awesome SC Black Belt one day!

 

Year of the Dragon, Here We Go!

    It's a New Year and a fresh chance for students to start setting and achieving their goals! Towards the end of 2011 our Instructors began speaking with students about choosing a short/middle-term goal (learning or improving on a specific technique, being more consistent with their training, etc.), and a longer-term goal (achieving their next belt, getting into the splits) to have ready to begin working on in January. Talk to your Instructors about your Martial Arts goals so we can set time aside during each lesson to help you achieve them. It can also be helpful to write your goals down and keep them in a place where you’ll see them often and be reminded and inspired to keep up the good work and stay on track. 

Speaking of achieving goals, the first Belt Tests of 2012 are this month! Please take a moment to check out the Winter/Spring 2012 Calendar of Events below. At the bottom you can click to download the PDF to print out and stick on your fridge.

• Monday, January 16^th – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Dojo open and on regular schedule.

• Friday, January 27^th – Teen & Adult Belt Test – Your Instructors will let you know if you will be ready to test by this date. We’ll send out invitations in early January.

• Saturday, January 28^th – Kids Belt Test - Your child’s Instructors will let you know if he/she will be ready to test by this date. We’ll send out invitations in early January.

• Saturday, February 4^th – Ninja Camp Registration – This year’s Summer Ninja Camp will be held on Wednesday, August 1^st through Friday, August 3^rd and includes the Ninja Sleepover on Saturday, August 4^th. Registration ends Saturday, February 25^th or when all spaces have been filled.

• Friday, February 17^th – Lincoln Day – Dojo open and on regular schedule.

• Monday, February 20^th – Washington Day – Dojo open and on regular schedule.

• Saturday, March 10^th – Kids Stranger Danger Seminar – A Free seminar for kids and their parents about how to recognize, avoid, and escape from dangerous situations. Kids will also learn and get to practice simple and effective defensive techniques. Pee-Wees and Juniors Group Classes cancelled for this event.

• Saturday, April 14^th – Dojo In-House Tournament – All students ages 3 to 17 will get to compete in fun and exciting Sparring, Forms, and Grappling events right here at the Dojo against other Team San Clemente students. Pee-Wees and Juniors Group Classes cancelled for this event.

• Friday, April 27^th – Teen & Adult Belt Test – Your Instructors will let you know if you will be ready to test by this date. We’ll send out invitations in early April.

• Saturday, April 28^th – Kids Belt Test - Your child’s Instructors will let you know if he/she will be ready to test by this date. We’ll send out invitations in early April.

• Monday, May 28^th – Happy Memorial Day! Dojo closed.

• Saturday, June 2^nd  – The USSD Summer Grand Championship Tournament - Time to defend our championship title for the fourth time in a row! Registration begins in early May.

    Here's the Calendar of Events PDF:  Download WINTERSPRING2012calendar

    If you have any questions about Belt Testing or what you can do at home to help yourself or your child achieve your/his/her goals, you can set up an appointment with your instructor or e-mail us at ussd@martialartsinsc.com 

    We at USSD Martial Arts wish you and your family a very happy, healthy, and productive New Year!