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March

Pre-Test
            This month is a pre-test to see who is eligible for their next rank. It will be held on Saturday, March 19th at the Youth Center at 12:30. All Black Stripes and Black Belts are required to attend.  If you cannot attend you must coordinate with Mr. Bushor to schedule a make-up test.  All aspects of Black Belt testing will be covered with the exception of Ho Sin Sul. (Black belts/black stripes if you know you have a high probability of testing, thinking of who you want to be partnered with for Ho Sin Sul is not a bad thing!
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Instructors Course
March 26th & 27th Axe Taekwon-Do will host the USTF Class C Instructors course.  The course was designed and is taught by Grand Master Winegar, the USTF Director of Technique.  Unlike other martial arts simply being promoted to black belt does not make you an instructor or allow you to teach.  To be considered an instructor in the USTF you must be certified.  This course will be held Saturday & Sunday and will last approximately 12 hours each day with a written test at the end of the course.  We have more information online.  It is open to color belts also. Please see Master Todd or Mr. Bushor if you have questions.

2011 USTF Maintenance Fees: 
The cutoff date for getting your USTF maintenance fees to Mr. Bushor was February 24th.   As of March 14th only about half of the current members have paid their fees.  The USTF will charge a $25 late fee for everyone who does not have their fees in by the end of March.  DO NOT be the person who causes all of our class to be turned in late and cause everyone to pay the late fee. 
For all current members (Green Stripes and above are required to be members) that received a USTF Membership card last year, your 2011 USTF Maintenance Fee is $50.00 (same as last year).  The USTF is offering a family discount again this year:  $50.00 for the first student, $35.00 for the second, $25.00 for the third, and all other family members are FREE.  Make your checks payable to AXE TKD.  Mr. Bushor will send one check for all memberships.
Please talk to Master Todd, Mr. Bushor, or Miss Bowing if you have any question about either the USTF Maintenance Fee.

Promotion Testing
Our next promotion testing is scheduled for Saturday, April 16th  in the Large Gym at the Youth Center.  It will start around 12:30pm and last for 3 or 4 hours.  Everyone will be considered for promotion but as always you must be able to complete all of your new requirements as well as all your previous requirements.  You must be current in your tuition, be an active student (a minimum of 7 classes a month), and show the proper attitude.  Master Todd, Mr. Bushor, and Ms. Bowing, will be evaluating all students to see who will be allowed to test, and once the list is complete we will hand out the Test Forms.

USTF Internationals
We will be going to the USTF International Championship tournament in Broomfield, Colorado June 25th and 26th.  This will be the largest tournament our class will have the opportunity to attend.  There will be students from all over the world, and it's a two day event.  We have been to a couple of these large events, and they are very exciting and fun.  Whether you compete or watch it’s an experience you won’t forget!  The USTF will ensure it is a safe and coordinated event for all. 
            There will be patterns and sparring for all, and breaking for black belts, 16 years old or older.  The tournament will start with color belts at 9am on Saturday June 25th.  Currently Australia, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, Scotland and Puerto Rico are attending. 
            Black Belts MUST pre-register.  All adults must weigh-in on Friday, June 24th between 3pm-7pm (Denver time).  Color belts need to pre-register, but if there are last minute signups, we can add them on the 24th.   I would PREFER that all Axe students pre-register.  The Pre-registration form and payment must be in by June 13, 2011
            For your planning and decision making, we will hit the road early that Friday morning in order to be there for the weigh in.  We will return sometime late Monday, June 27th.  I understand that we have a lot going on this year in class, and that June is still some time away. We have made reservations for those who are committed to going; those who are non-committed but decide they would like to go will now need to make their own arrangements.  Of course, we will help and try to accommodate individual students and their families.  We want to give total expense figures as soon as possible and confirm room arrangements. If you would like a t-shirt to remember this awesome tournament the order forms are on the website, www.axetkd.com.
            Saturday classes have started to get ready for nationals! It is from 12:30-2:30 every Saturday unless otherwise stated beforehand. The classes will cover patterns, sparring and breaking mostly. ANYONE is welcome to the Saturday classes (no matter your rank). You will help out yourself as well as fellow TKD classmates who are competing in nationals! TAEKWON!

Calendar
March 26th & 27th – USTF Class C Instructors Course – Axe TKD, 8am-8pm each day
April 16th – Promotion Testing, Axe TKD, 12:30pm
May 14th -   Axe TKD Tournament
June 25th & 26th – USTF Internationals – Broomfield, CO
July – Promotion Testing, Axe TKD
July 29th, 30th, and 31st – Camp Taekwon-Do, Mexico, MO, Missouri Military Academy
Sept – Battle of the Belts, Kirksville, MO
Nov – Testing in Missouri (Mr. Bushor for 6th degree)
Dec – Holiday Party – Axe TKD

 
 

 

 

 

 
     
     
       
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