Friday, September 13, 2013

Jiu-jitsu Belt testing and other news

News:

Belt testing and graduation celebration is this Saturday at 10:00am.
Students must have the following qualifications:

--Membership dues must be current
--$15 testing and graduation fee must be paid in advance
--Must have the minimum of 21 day in attendance for this curriculum cycle
--Youth students solid grey and above are required to test for rank stripe
--Youth students that are white belt or grey with white stripe may test if they fit the other requirements. Passing the test will result in a red attendance stripe. (worth one month)

Testing time for 6-12 is 10am. The test should take about an hour or so. We will have pizza and soft drinks for the graduation celebration at the end of testing.

*If for some reason a student cannot attend the testing day, please talk to Sensei Tony about scheduling a make-up test date.

We are super EXCITED about this event! It is our first time doing a testing and graduation for our youth BJJ program. Please be patient with us as we iron out any kinks in the process. As we continue with this program, we will inevitably become more proficient.

Other upcoming events:

**On September 21st we will be hosting the Dynamic MMA "Black Belt Focus for Better Grades Seminar". 

Please bring your school aged kids to this event. They are encouraged to bring friends. 
In the workshop, kids will learn listening skills, how to show teachers respect, stranger danger and bully prevention. 

Ages 6-9 will be from 10-11am
Ages 10-15 will be from 11am-noon

We will have snacks and beverages available. 

**Also on September 21st--We will have our adult BJJ rank exam and celebration.

Testing time will begin at noon and continue until finished

Students must meet the following qualifications:

--Membership dues must be current
--$15 testing/graduation fee must be paid in advance
--Minimum of 21 days of BJJ class attendance on attendance card

We will have pizza and soft drinks at the conclusion of the testing.

**On September 28th, we will have a Dynamic MMA member appreciation potluck. Please bring a favorite dish. Please be aware of potential food allergies and/or special dietary needs. Label your foods, so that others know if they contain potential allergens. 

Examples:

Sensei Larry Keith is allergic to chicken and eggs
Sensei Tony Pepe is vegetarian
Sempai Drew Bauguess is vegan

It is quite possible that we will have the potluck at the new location. We will keep everyone posted.   

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