RK Martial Sciences & Fitness

Good Morning!

Did you know that TOO much work results in overall inefficiency. Now more than ever, we need to take a little time for ourselves - and RKMSF is the best therapy...where else can you end your workday by hitting someone, having them get back up and ask you to do it again! Talk about cathartic! Here is an interesting article...do you see yourself here? I do!
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=4813441&page=1

Friday May 16th - Self Defense and Awareness class begins its first 4 week session. If you or a loved one is interested in learning basic techniques for avoiding or surviving a violent encounter...have them come Friday from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Price is $45 per person.

Friday May 16th - Instructor's Meeting at 8pm. Please be there if at all possible.

Memorial Day Weekend (May 23rd - 26th) - RKMSF will be closed Friday 5/23 - Monday 5/26 in observance of the Memorial Day weekend. We will re-open with our normal schedule on Tuesday 5/27. Have a great weekend!

Saturday June 7th - Escapes, Evasions and Counters II - Part 3 of Master Dale's seminar series is June 7th from 8:30-10:30 with an adult class immediately following from 10:30-11:30 and kids class from 11:30-12:30. Price for the seminar is $25 and is open to all adult ranks and kid ranks green belt and up. Sign up sheet is on the white board in the lobby!

Everyone have a great week!

Kris

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Posted by Kris Bates at 8:02 AM | Permalink | Comments

I received this note from Master Dale today about his June 7th Seminar. Looks like another action packed two hours! Don't forget to sign up early! Registration sheet is on the white board in the lobby!

Kris,
The June 7th seminar will once again, be chock-full of 'new and different' ways to look at combative problem solving.

Escapes, Evasions and Counters II - will explore the following - and more!

• Stealing the bad guy's advantage: or Why haven't we practiced this before? This will be half the session.
• Protecting the 3rd Person (Executive Protection techniques)
• More ways to use the Helping Hand
• Breaking capture while walking

These are 4 subject areas that are best learned by doing. These are low in conceptual content and high in practice effort. This seminar will be one where we are in constant motion for nearly the entire time. Expect numerous lessons and variations that will teach each person how to solve problems they may not have faced in the classroom before.

This will be fun!
Master Dale

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Posted by Kris Bates at 2:40 PM | Permalink | Comments

Here we are folks...the first full week of May! Can you believe it! Just short of 1/2 way thru 2008! WOW!

Here some things happening for the month of May and June:

#1 A brand new Self Defense Class will begin on Friday, May 16th from 5:30-6:30pm. This will be a 4 week class meeting 1 night a week(Friday). This is a great way to learn the basics of surviving a violent encounter. It is also a great way to get your feet wet in Kung Fu San Soo. This class will cover the basic psychology of predators, how to avoid becoming a victim and what to do if you are attacked. Cost for non-KFSS students is $45 per 4 week session.

#2 The third installment of Master Dale's seminar series will be Saturday June 7th from 8:30-10:30 a.m. The cost is $25 per person and is open to all students ages 13 and up. There will be an adult class immediately following and the kids class will be at its regular time. More seminar details to follow so keep watching the website.

#3 If you have not already done so, please get your tuition in to Ms. Kris this week.

#4 There will be an ID/instructor's meeting on Friday, May 16th at 8pm at the school. Please make every effort to be there. If you know your summer schedule...bring that with you.

The tentative promotion list will be posted on Monday May 19th. If you have missed classes...now is the time to get them in instead of waiting til the end of the semester.

See you in class!

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Posted by Kris Bates at 12:21 PM | Permalink | Comments

RKMSF is making a scheduling change on Wednesday nights ONLY. Our Qi Gong class is going to be on hiatus until the end of May, so we are moving the KFSS Advanced Adult classes up 1 hour. These classes will now begin at 6pm and 7pm.

If you have any questions, please call me at 817.590.8585.

Kris

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Posted by Kris Bates at 3:16 PM | Permalink | Comments

WOW! We have some of the best people at RKMSF! A HUGE Thanks to Autumn, Geordan, Spencer, Eli and Samantha for the demonstration of Kung Fu San Soo skills and exercises. You guys ROCK! Another HUGE thank you to Fred, Monra, Eli and Jeff for their assistance! We couldn't have done it without you!

We got some great feedback and the crowd really loved our kids! Master Robert and I are very proud of each and everyone of you!

Tuition is due this week on Thursday. I will be traveling to PA Wed-Fri, but will be available by cell phone.

There are just over 2 months left before graduation. Make sure you're on track to make your attendance goals. Attendance numbers and a tentative promotion schedule will be posted mid-May.

See you in class!
Kris

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Posted by Kris Bates at 6:52 PM | Permalink

I took my 8 year old nephew (a brown belt in American Karate), my mom and sister-n-law to see Forbidden Kingdom last night. WOW! The action was pretty non-stop and Jackie Chan and Jet Li had some fantastic fight scenes. While I won't give the movie away...I was pleased to see almost every style of Kung Fu (Gung Fu) represented in the film. If you listen very carefully to Jackie Chan's expanation of one particular style...you'll recognize San Soo! I was also pleasantly surprise to see so many things I recognized in the fighting styles. They stayed very true to the arts and while there were some jaw dropping effects...anyone who is a martial artist can truly appreciate the fight sequences. I give it 4 out of 5 stars (ok...so the editing needed a little work). It is a really clean film and good for the whole family. Have fun!

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Posted by Kris Bates at 2:27 PM | Permalink | Comments

April 18th....
This weekend is the opening for the new Jet Li-Jackie Chan movie Forbidden Kingdom. This film is rated for the whole family and is being heralded by the Martial Arts Industry as one of the best Martial Arts films in recent times. So take your family and friends to see Forbidden Kingdom and don't forget to wear your RK Martial Sciences or Kung Fu San Soo of Texas T-Shirts!

April 24th...
Transition and Disabilities Expo, TCU, Ft. Worth, TX
(http://www.gcisd-k12.org/specialsvs/images/transition.pdf)
Master Lisa and I will be at the Tarrant County Transitions & Disabilities Expo promoting RK Martial Sciences SNAP and Kung Fu San Soo programs. The expo is from 4-7pm and is an opportunity to reach out to people who may not fit in more competitive martial arts programs.

April 26th...11:30 Kids Class Cancelled for just this day.
Help Get Kidz Fit! (www.getkidzfit.org) On April 26th, Master Robert and I will take 5 students to the Get Kidz Fit Expo at Fair Park's Centennial Hall from 1-4pm. We are the only Martial Arts school to have been invited so this is a fantastic opportunity to not only promote OUR school but Martial Arts in general! There will be all kinds of games and people demonstrating ways for kids to get up from in front of the computer and get moving! Even ways to stay in front of the computer and move at the same time! So if you're looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon...come out and join us!

Everyone have a great weekend! We'll see you in class!

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Posted by Kris Bates at 1:25 PM | Permalink | Comments