Friday, November 15, 2013

Tournament reminders and closed tomorrow.

Good evening,

I would like to remind everyone that we will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, (11/16) for our Fall National Championships in Chattanooga, TN. The Kid Grappling class has been rescheduled for Tuesday at 5:30p.m. Please wish all of our tournament competitors good luck tomorrow, and follow us on Facebook and Google Plus (Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of West Knoxville) to receive updates as to how well our students do at tournament tomorrow. It is going to be a fantastic day!

Tournament Competitor Reminders:
Please remember to bring:
-Wristbands (must have to get into the facility)
-Black Pants
-Red Shirt
-White Jacket top
-Rank Belt
-Sparring Gear (Helmet, elbow pads, hand pads, mouthpiece, groin cup, shin guards, kicks)
-Music for free design/extreme (boom box, we will have one available as well)
-A winning attitude to knock those nervous bugs out of the way!

Good luck guys! We are proud of you! 

Your proud instructor,
Signature 
Senior 4th Degree Tiger-Rock Black Belt & Certified TaeKwonDo Trainer
Tiger-Rock Grappling TrainerCDT Protection Instructor


Phone: (865) 247-4437
Email: WestKnoxTigerRock@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Academy Newsletter


For the week of: 11/11-11/16
Cycle Tenet: "Integrity, I have the moral courage to make my actions consistent with my knowledge of right or wrong."

Good Afternoon,


This is week #5 of 9 in our current training cycle for TaeKwonDo, and week #2 of 10 in Jiu-Jitsu.

Newsletter Highlights:

  1. Goals for the week
  2. Closed Saturday (11/16) for National Championships
  3. Grappling Class Schedule Changes
  4. Tiger-Rock National Championships
  5. Tiger-Rock A.L.L.Y. (Academic Learning & Leadership for Youth)
  6. Throwback Thursday
  7. Upcoming Events
Good Afternoon,

We are in tournament preparation crunch mode for the remainder of the week. We will be focusing on combing all of the concepts that were utilized in the first four weeks of the training cycle including slide kicks, reverse punches, blocking schemes, as well as learning to incorporate them into our TaeKwonDo sparring, one-steps, and forms. Grappling students will continue to learn the new flow drill, as well as submission techniques.

The Kid Grappling Program will not have class on Saturday (11/16) due to TaeKwonDo championships, and instead will have a make-up class on Tuesday at 5:30-6:30. The next few weeks may have more schedule changes due to Mr. Bailey's final exams, and instructor coverage so please stay in touch.

Students will have the opportunity to earn two merit badges this training cycle:
1.) Students that bring in at least 10 non-perishable food items for the Food Drive sponsored by our Tiger-Rock Honors Team. We would prefer that the students do some sort of work/activity i.e. chores, lemonade stand, etc. to earn the money to buy the food. A personal touch of hard work accompanied with kindness can go a long way. PLEASE MAKE SURE MR. BAILEY WRITES YOUR NAME DOWN.
2.) Students will log when they practice at home, and how long they practice (form on Kicksite account). Students must get a Trainer Team members signature every week if they practice at home or not. Upon completion of training cycle, students should reflect on their progress by answering questions about their training that will be fount on the form.
3.) Students should also take the Partners-in-Learning forms by the front desk to their school teacher in order to earn up to three gold stars.





Throwback Thursday: We are excited about our Throwback Thursday Game on our Social Media Sites. Students and Parents will have the opportunity to see all of our trainers, leadership, and honors team members when they were younger. See if we can stump you! Last Week: Mr. Scott Bailey. Check it out on our Facebook and Google+. Like us on Facebook.






 11/16: Tiger-Rock National Championships***NO CLASSES***

11/22: Leadership Team volunteers to help set up Fantasy of Trees
11/23: Parents Night Out Sponsored by Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Booster Club
 
 11/28-11/30: Academy Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
 

11/30: Extreme Performance Team Revolution performs at Fantasy of Trees, 9:30a.m.
11/25-12/06: Tiger-Rock TaeKwonDo Rank Exam
Priority Exam Registration 11/25-12/6
Late Exam Registration 12/9-12/12




Your proud instructor,
Signature 
Senior 4th Degree Tiger-Rock Black Belt & Certified TaeKwonDo Trainer
Tiger-Rock Grappling Trainer
CDT Protection Instructor


Phone: (865) 247-4437
Email: WestKnoxTigerRock@gmail.com

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Tiger-Rock Students Donate Food to Second Harvest Food Bank

Proud of the Reeves crew and Jeremiah Bowman for working around their house and using their grade money in order to buy food for those less fortunate! If you would like to help out our Honors Team at Tiger-Rock, you may bring food donations to 266 North Peters Road to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank!

Tiger-Rock Tumbling Seminar

Don't forget next Saturday is our Tiger-Rock Tumbling Seminar for November led by ETSU Buc and National Champion, Seguin Warwick (pictured 2nd on right). $20 per person and FREE to All-Access Members! Beginners at 1:45, advanced at 3:30. Open to the community.