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 

Tiger-Rock Academy Newsletter

For the week of: 9/30-10/05
Cycle Tenet: Knowledge, the result of being an active learner.

Good Afternoon,

This is week #8 of 9 in our training cycle.

Newsletter Highlights:

1.) Goal of the Week: Earn any missing curriculum stripes.
2.) Last Week of Tiger-Rock Tuesday (Only 2 weeks left).

3.) Win a Trip to the Beach Referral Contest
4.) Know & Go Stranger Awareness Seminar for Kids
5.) Training for Life, A women's self escape seminar

6.) Preperation for Rank Exams (A.L.L.Y. program, Uniform Requirements, Partners-in-Learning)

7.) Private Lessons
8.) TaeKwonDo Rank Exam Information
9.) Post Rank Exam Schedule

10.) Upcoming Events

           

Our Goal this week is for all students to have complete the curriculum striping required for their rank. Remember the deadline for exam registration is 10/05. All Yellow Belts must be fitted for sparring gear, and Black Belts must be sized for belts.  Please login to your academy account (kicksite) to view your curriculum in your library. Be sure to discipline yourself to practice 5 minutes each day!

Tiger-Rock Tuesday!

Don't forget our new tradition!  We know that everyone loves to sport the colors/shirts/hats, etc of their favorite teams!  Last week we started the "Tiger-Rock Tuesday" tradition. We want to encourage all students to wear one of their Tiger Rock T-shirt's to their school every Tuesday. Just like Tennessee fans love seeing other Vol shirts.....we want our students to feel empowered when they see all those Tiger Rock shirts in their local schools (in the hallway, lunchroom, fellow classmates, etc!). We are a team!  Wear your Tiger-Rock apparel to school tomorrow! Post the pictures to our facebook page and/or use hashtag #TigerRockTuesday.

Win a Trip to Pensacola Beach, Florida sponsored by Tiger-Rock Martial Arts

Refer a friend to Tiger-Rock, and receive points towards winning a vacation in Pensacola, Florida. 

Ask a Tiger-Rock Trainer, or Staff for more information.Competition Ends October 12th.

Know & Go Safety Stranger Awareness Safety Seminar for Kids

Join Tiger-Rock Martial Arts in America's most effective stranger awareness seminar for children ages 6-11. The goal to KNOW & GO®  is to get the child properly trained on how and why to become an obstacle when approached by an Abductor/Stranger. The focus for KNOW & GO® will be on teaching the children how to “outsmart the bad guy” with motor skills, obstacle positioning™ and acting techniques.  The cost of the 1.15 hour seminar is $10.00 (FREE TO ALL-ACCESS MEMBERS), and is on October 5th at 1:45p.m. for children age 6-11.

Training for Life, Women's Slef-Protection Seminar

Join Tiger-Rock Martial Arts & Tom Patire's CDT Systems in a Training for Life Seminar. The seminar utilizes basic ieas and principles to create a "window of escape" for yourself and/or with your children. The cost of 1.5 hour seminar is $15.00 (Free to All-Access). Please contact Tiger-Rock at (865) 247-4437 to reserve your spot today!

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 Don't forget about preparations for your Tiger-Rock A.L.L.Y. Program. We only have two weeks left for students to turn in their merit badges & partners in learning forms due October 12th. 

The confidence merit badge includes students 1.) choosing a tenet, 2.) telling the definition, 3.) providing a story that promotes the tenet, 4.) and speaking in front of their peers.

The round kick merit badge includes students performing 1,000 round kicks after class in thirty second burst. Tiger Cubs perform 100 front kicks. THIS WEEK IN CLASS STUDENTS WILL HAVE ONE MINUTE TO EARN THE 1,000 ROUND KICKS.

Don't forget to have your teacher fill out your academic achievement starts to go on your new belt. Please note the teacher must provide the signature on the form. You may pick up the form at the front desk. 

 

TaeKwonDo Rank Exams

Register Today for your TaeKwonDo Rank Exams by clicking the link in the automated email.  Be sure to prepare your uniform by making sure you have ALL of your patches, and required apparal. Please remember that both the way your appearance and endurance will now be apart of your evaluation at your rank exams, and wether you are eligible for secondary rank exams. 

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.

Private Lessons 

Don't forget if you are a behind on your lesson credits, or need sprucing up before the rank exams, schedule a private lesson with an Apprentice Team Member. Schedule yours today!
Trainers: $20.00 per half hour
Leadership Members: $15.00 per half hour
Honors Members: $10.00 per half hour

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.


Upcoming Events:
10/05: Self-Escape and Protection Seminar for Women & Kids
10/11-10/12: Rank Exams
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 Focus5:00p.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
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.

 
11/16: November National Championships in Chattanooga, TN

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 

 

New Class Schedule & Merit Badge

Good Afternoon Students & Parents,

As you prepare to get back into the swing of things, We have also prepared you a new Fall 2013 Class Schedule. Most of the class times have moved up, in order to allow students to get home and in bed earlier. Please see attachment link below, and print out your copy. Hardcopies will be available tonight, and on our website at www.WestKnoxTigerRock.com/class-schedule_0.

Tenet of the Cycle: Knowledge: The Result of Being an Active Learner.

Merit Badges for August Training Cycle:
Confidence: Students will lead the matchat training time at the end of the class. Students should pick one tenet of TaeKwonDo, and focus on the word, the defenition, and a story that relates to the tenet. Students may use props, a book, notecards, etc. to assist in the 1-3 minute speaking segment. You must schedule your matchat time with Mr. Bailey or Ms. Amy. Please do not wait until the last week in order to complete your merit badge.
Kicking Drill: Students will utilize the round kick (tiger cubs will use front kicks), as well as their best kicking leg to determine the amount of round kicks they can do in 30 seconds. Junior and Youth students must earn 1,000 Round Kicks, and Tiger Cubs must earn 100 front kicks in order to earn their merit badge.

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of West Knoxville Upcoming Events

Good Morning,

WOW! What a wonderful rank exam event we had this past weekend. All of the students were magnificently sharp, and one of the judges even stated, "I could not find a single thing wrong with (insert particular student name). He should definitely rank skip." What a huge compliment! We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend, and is ready to start another 8 week training cycle. The schedule for this week is as follows:

Monday: ***NO CLASSES*** Secondary Rank Exams at 5:30
Tuesday: ***NO CLASSES*** Promotion Ceremony
5:45 Tiger Cub, Junior White, Yellow, and Green Belts
6:45 Jr. Blue-Black Belts, Youth (teens), and Adults
Wednesday: FUN Night (Regular Class Schedule)
Thursday: ***MODIFIED SCHEDULE*** Form Focus Night & Parent Orientation Meeting
4:00-4:55 Jr. Blue-Black
5:00-5:30 Tiger Cub
5:30-6:30 Parent Orientation Meeting
6:30-7:25 Junior White, Yellow, Green
7:30-8:25 Adult Mixed & Teen Class'
Friday: XMA Extreme Day (Regular Class Schedule)
Saturday: Return to Regular Schedule

The All-Access Seminar this cycle on Friday's from 6:00-6:25 is XMA Extreme. The class is open to everyone. Please see Ms. Amy at the front desk to add the All-Access upgrade which includes the Friday Seminar, Grappling, and Kisado classes for only $20 for your entire family if it applies to your Tiger-Rock membership.

The merit badges students can earn this cycle for the A.L.L.Y. (Academic Learning and Leadership for Youth) program is "Goal Setting." Students will fill out a piece of paper given by the academy which will ask them to complete 1 goal for 8 weeks (short term), as well as 1 long term goal (for entire cycle). Students will fill out the form at the academy, and we will post it. Once a goal is completed, students will sign off that they have completed their goal.

The second merit badge students can earn this cycle is "Honor Roll." Students should bring in their grade cards after March 13th, and students earning A's and/or B's on their gradecard in all categories will earn their Honor Roll badge at the April rank exams.

Don't forget our yearly Parent Orientation Meeting is this Thursday at 5:30-6:30p.m. Please bring questions with you and answer the survey that will be sent out later today.

Parent's night out is THIS SATURDAY (FEB. 16th) from 5:30-9:30 (not 5:00-9:00 as previously stated). The cost is $20 for first child, $15 for each additional sibling or friends. We eat Pizza, play games, watch a movie, while you get to spend time with your sweetheart. Invite your friends!

Tiger-Rock National Championships will be on March 16th in Chattanooga, TN. We will begin preparing for the tournament this cycle.

White and Yellow belt students will be on the tournament curriculum. One steps #3,4,5 as well as Escape Skills #3,4,5.

Parent's Train for Free until April. See Mrs. Amy to get signed up today.

Your proud instructor,
-Mr. Scott Bailey
Senior 4th Degree Black Belt
Certified TaeKwonDo Trainer