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A NEW CLASS AND SCHEDULE CHANGES
time_stamp As our little school grows, we will be adding and changing the schedule slightly. We will be adding a new "Family Class" to our schedule. This is a class designed for parents who want the opportunity to learn our incredible art along with their kids. It will be lots of fun and hopefully be a chance for our school to grow. For all current students, this will change your schedule a little. The "Specialty Class" will now be held on Saturdays from 1:00-1:30. For March, we will work on sparring and sweeping. Sparring Gear will be required. The class is $20 for the entire month. (that is only $5 per class). Please contact Sifu Bill if you would like me to add this in to your tuition for March. Tai Chi will now be held on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The basic skills class (Warrior Class) will now be on Wednesdays. The new schedule will take effect next Monday, March 3rd. For full details, visit the our website at http://brandonshaolin.com/schedule.php The new schedule is directly below the current schedule. I appreciate all of your help and understanding as we try to streamline our schedule to maximize classes. If you have any questions, please contact me. |
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Calling All Students
time_stamp The best way for you to learn and master material is by practice. There are no shortcuts. One of the best ways to practice lower material is by helping out in a lower belt class. I need help with our kids class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15 until 6:00. Even though we only have about 6 kids in the class, it will help me to have the additional supervision. I am also planning on that class being one of the ones that grows swiftly. If you are interested, please see Sifu Bill. |
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EVERY MOMENT COUNTS
time_stamp A martial arts student had the opportunity to study with one of the great martial arts masters. He was so excited and went to the master's school filled with high hopes and great expectations. After some time at the school, he became frustrated that his daily chores took up so much of his time. He felt that he was missing many opportunities to improve his martial arts skills. He spent his time between classes and after evening meals thinking over his feelings and sharing them with his fellow students. One day, the great master asked his student to walk along a path with him to talk about their art. The student asked many questions and the master shared many insights filled with wisdom. The master could tell that the student seemed frustrated by something, so he asked what was bothering him. The student replied, "Master, I have been with you for a long time now. I have studied your ways and I have worked hard, yet I have not reached my goal of being a black belt. I feel it is because I have missed many opportunities to work because of the other tasks that are required of me." As the student spoke, he noticed that the master was counting slowly under his breath. When he stopped speaking the master said the number forty-five out loud, and smiled at the student. The student asked "Forty-five, what, master?" The master replied. "Forty-five moments of opportunity you missed to work toward your goal while you were complaining about your work." Each and every moment you waste, is wasted by your choosing. Make every moment count toward your goal. Remember, make this the month (March) the time to get your edge back in your training. It's simple, come to class and practice at home. When you are in class, dont waste time waiting for the teacher to come around and show you something new. Practice non-stop until you have your current techniques mastered. Then, practice more. Grandmaster Sin used to say that you have not mastered something until you have done it 1000 times. One day, when asked what the secret to being a great martial artist is, he replied that their were 3 secrets....."Practice, Practice, and Practice". |