Tiger-Rock Academy Newsletter

For the week of: 10/07-10/12
Cycle Tenet: "Knowledge, the result of being an active learner."

Good Afternoon,

This is week #9 of 9 in our current training cycle. 

Newsletter Highlights: 
1.) Goals for the week
2.) Rank Exam Preparations (A.L.L.Y. Program due by THURSDAY)
3.) Exam Requirement Changes
4.) Post Exam Schedule (NEXT WEEK) 
5.) Upcoming Events
6.) Weapons Program
7.) Throwback Thursdays (Starting Next Cycle)
8.) On-Time Policy
9.) Fantasy of Trees Volunteers

 

The goals for week #9 is to prepare the students for their rank exams. Please remember we do not have any regularly scheduled classes Friday (11/12), Saturday (11/13), Monday (11/14), or Tuesday (11/15). We will be practicing all week this week just like the rank exams. Mr. Bailey recommends that at least one day this week students should train in their full ceremonial uniform to better prepare for the exam. Don't forget Thursday is the last day of classes this week. 

The A.L.L.Y. (Academic Learning and Leadership Program for Youth) program requirments are due by THURSDAY. Students should have completed the 1.) 1,000 Round Kicks, 2.) Confidence Merit Badge, and 3.) Partner's in Learning Stars. PLEASE IF YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED A CONFIDENCE MERIT BADGE (SPEAKING ABOUT A TENET TO THEIR CLASS) SEND MR. BAILEY AND EMAIL TO CONFIRM BY THURSDAY.

Friday Night (10/11)
Tiger Cub 5:00p.m.
White & Yellow Belts: 6:00p.m.
Apprentice Team Meeting 7:15p.m.

Saturday (10/12)
Jr. Green-Red Belt Belt 9:00p.m.
Jr., Teen, & Adult Black Belts 10:30a.m..
Colored Belt Teen & Adults 12:30p.m.

Apprentice Team Building Function at Oakes Corn Maze at 2:15. $8.00 per person.

Parents and Students please note that all Green Belt students and above will be graded on endurance during their sparring and ECAS this rank exam. Also, all students will also be graded on their appearance during this rank exam (i.e. Cleanliness of uniform, proper uniform, required patches etc.).
Also, no Red L3's nor black belts will be allowed to secondary test in the event of a No-Change. Furthermore, please remember the requirements to rank skip or earn a repeat rank exam in the event of a No-Change is that all students must have at least four classes above the minimum.

Please note the class changes and times for classes during our Promotion and Rewards week.
10/14: Academy Closed for Exam Processing ***NO CLASSES***
10/15: Promotion Ceremony 6:30p.m. with special performance by Team Revolution ***NO CLASSES***
10/16: Forms Focus Night (Regular Class Times)
10/17: TaeKwonDo in the Park (Last Day for Tiger Cubs, Juniors, and Youth to wear training shorts)
5:30 Tiger Cubs
6:00 Juniors
7:00 Teens and Adults
10/18: Sparring & Han-Mu-Do Joint Locking Focus 
5:00p.m. Tiger Cubs
5:30p.m. Jr. White & Yellow Belt
6:30p.m. Jr. Green-Black Belt
7:30p.m. Youth & Adult
10/19: XMA Extreme Day (Regular Class Times)

10/26: Student & Parent Appreciation Halloween Party Wear your favorite costumes, bring a dish, and lets have a great time in fellowship!
Please RSVP by the following link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A8A722A46-tigerrock2

10/31: Academy Closed for Halloween

 

11/04-11/09: Tiger-Rock Holiday SaleGear up for the holidays with fantastic deals and discounts on all your Tiger-Rock Gear. Everything will be on sale from weapons packages, program enrollment discounts, stocking stuffers, and much more.

11/09: Tiger-Rock Tumbling Seminar with National Cheerleading Champion & ETSU BUC, Seguin Warwick (Pictured on the Left at National Competition).

Cost: $20 per person unless on All-Access
Beginners: 1:45p.m.-3:15p.m.
Advanced: 3:30-4:45p.m.

11/23: Parents Night Out Sponsered by Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Booster Club

 

 11/28-11/30: Academy Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

 11/16: Tiger-Rock Regional Championships

 

  

Weapons Program: The Next Cycles Weapons will be any weapon you choose with Freedesign/Xtreme Martial Arts combination. You can choose from: Bo-Staff, Sword, Nun-Chucks, or Tactical Short Stick. Students must purchase their weapons which ranges from $10-$80. Please see Mr. Bailey or Mrs. Amy regarding Weapon Enrollment.

Throwback Thursday: Next Cycle we will begin 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, and guess which member it is. 

On-Time Policy: Parents & Students: Please be ON TIME for your lessons, which means to be in uniform with belts and required equipment by the time the lesson begins. We have recently had students showing up 30-40 minutes LATE to a 55 MINUTE LESSON, which is unacceptable. Parents, I realize it is tough getting children from here to there, and with all of the equipment they need with a snack in their tummy. I give grace for five minutes and even ten minutes late, but students arriving 30-40 minutes late will not be allowed to participate in class. 

Fantasy of Trees Volunteers: A good friend, and director at the Fantasy of Trees has messaged Mr. Bailey, and said they are in "desperate" need of teenagers and adults for volunteers this year! If you would like to assist in setting up for the event to benefit Children's Hospital on November 22nd., please let Mr. Bailey know. Also, if you have any youth groups/church groups that may be interested in helping at the event, Mr. Bailey can give you the directors contact information.  

Your proud instructor,

 
Senior 4th Degree Tiger-Rock Black Belt & Certified TaeKwonDo Trainer
Tiger-Rock Grappling TrainerCDT Protection Instructor


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

Website: www.WestKnoxTigerRock.com