TIger-Rock Academy Newsletter

For the week of: 05/19-05/24
Cycle Tenet: "Strength, is the ability to solve problems both mentally and physically. Strong mind...focus on purpose. Strong body...eat right and exercise."

Good Afternoon,

This is week #6 of 8 in our current training cycle for our martial art programs.

Newsletter Highlights:

1. Goals for the week
2. Merit Badges due by June 7th
3. New Class Schedule
4. Kama Weapon Enrollment
5. Gymnastics Class Saturday Instead of Board Break Seminar
6. Memorial Day Abridged Schedule 
7. Upcoming Events
   
   

We had a fantastic display of martial arts at our King of the Hill tournament in Johnson City, TN this past weekend. Our school took 37 competitors with a combined score of 158, and Johnson City brought 52 competitors with a combined score of 161. Although we did not win the tournament, our champions did a great job representing our students, our school, and our families. We all could not of been prouder of the display of martial arts prowess and sportsmanship our students displayed. Now it is time to reset our training goals, improve on our techniques, and prepare for our rank exams coming up in June. Please register for your Priority Rank Exam Registration today through May 31st. Late Exam Registration (Additional $10.00) is June 2nd-June 7th.

We will have the following merit badges available this training cycle:
Skillbuilder Merit Badge: The merit badge this cycle will have students practice their form 50x at home. Please pick up an A.L.L.Y. Program sheet at the front desk.

Character Builder Merit Badge:  Students will track their nutritional input everyday for six weeks, and indicate whether they consumed any junk food, if they ate any fruits and vegetables, and controlling portion sizes. At the end of six weeks, students will reflect on their nutrition, and any effects it may/may not have had on their own body.

Academic Learning Stars: Please be sure to get your academic teachers to fill our your Partners-in-learning forms so you can earn your academic stars. Forms can be found at the front desk.

Parents: Please pick up our new class schedule that will go into effect after our June Rank Exams. It includes day classes, gymnastic classes, white and yellow belt only classes, more weapons classes. It is going to be a great summer of movement.

Weapon Enrollment has now begun. Our weapon for next cycle will be the Kama's. The competition Kama's are $24.95, and the Elite Competition Kama's are $49.95. Weapon Training Classes are $40.00 unless on All-Access. ENROLLMENT MUST BE COMPLETED DURING PRIORITY EXAM REGISTRATION.

This Saturday, May 24th, was originally scheduled as a Buddy Board Break Seminar. However, we have cancelled this lesson, and instead have inserted a Free Gymnastics Preview Day during regular classes. Please join us!

We will be open on Memorial Day (05/26) running an abridged schedule.

Tiger Cubs 5:00p.m.

Juniors 5:30p.m.

Teens and Adults 6:30p.m.

Grappling 7:30p.m.

05/19-05/31: Priority Rank Exam Registration & Weapon Enrollment
05/24: Gymnastic Preview Day
05/26: Memorial Day Abridged Schedule
06/02-06/07: Late Exam Registration, an additional $10.00 for rank exams.
06/04: Junior Grappling Rank Exam 5:30p.m. (No Black Belt Class)
            Adult Grappling Rank Exam 7:15p.m. 
06/05: Junior Blue-Black Belt Class 4:00p.m.
            Tiger Cub Rank Exams 5:30p.m.
            White, Yellow, Green Belt Rank Exam 6:30p.m.
            Teen and Adult Class 7:45p.m.
06/06: Junior Blue-Red L2 Rank Exams 5:00p.m.
            Red L3-Black Belt Class 6:30p.m.
            Adult and Teen Rank Exams 7:15p.m.
06/07: Red L3 & Black Belt Rank Exam 10:00a.m.
           Instructor Meeting/Workout/Team Builder Function 1:00p.m.

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 Martial Arts Academy Newsletter

For the week of: 03/31-04/05
Cycle Tenet: "Integrity, is thoughtfulness and consideration of others, humility, civility, and politeness."

Good Afternoon,

This is week #8 of 8 in our current training cycle for our martial art programs.

Newsletter Highlights:

1. Goals for the week
2. Merit Badges
3. Rank Exam Registration & Weekly Class Schedule (Modified Classes)
4. Tiger-Rock Training Shorts
5. Focus Targets
6. Summer of Movement
7. Upcoming Events
   
   

We are excited for all of our students participating in rank exams throughout this week. All beginner students should have a goal of two classes this week, and all advanced students should have a goal of at least three training classes this week. Need extra help in your exam preparations? Schedule a private one on one lesson with the front desk. Finish up on your skillbuilder and character builder merit badges this week, and get those turned in.

We will have the following merit badges available this training cycle:
Skillbuilder Merit Badge: A minimum of 1x per week, students should run outside a minimum of ten minutes. If the student does not have a place to run, and/or not good weather, they may stay after their training class, and complete their merit badge requirements. Parents should have dates and minutes (minimum of 60 minutes) completed when completing the merit badge by April Rank Exams.
Character Builder Merit Badge: Students should earn at least one "Let me brag on my child" achievement within the training cycle. The parent should choose exceptional behavior demonstrated by their child, and complete the "Let me brag on my child" card. Remember, what gets rewarded, gets repeated.

Academic Learning Stars: Please be sure to get your academic teachers to fill our your Partners-in-learning forms so you can earn your academic stars. Forms can be found at the front desk.

Please remember all students eligible to participate in rank exams should have registered by 03/29. If you would still like to participate, please see the front desk to register. An additional $10 late registration fee will apply. The academy will be operating on regular schedule on Monday (03/31) and Tuesday (04/01). Exams are highlighted in red, and training classes are highlighted in black. Please remember to have a nice, neat, clean, Tiger-Rock Official Training Uniform at the exams.

Wednesday: 4:00p.m. Jr. Green-Black Belt Training Class
                     4:45p.m. Teen Training Class
                     5:30p.m. Junior Grappling Exam (No black belt class)
                     6:20-7:15 Adult Training Class
                     7:15p.m. Adult Grappling Exam
Thursday:     4:00p.m. Jr. Blue-Black Belt Training Class
                     5:30 Tiger Cub Rank Exam
                     6:30 Junior White-Green Rank Exam
                     7:45 Teen & Adult Training Class
Friday:          5:30p.m. Jr. Blue-Red L2 Rank Exams
                     7:00p.m. Red L3-Black Belt Training Class (All Ages)
                     8:00p.m. Teen & Adult Rank Exams
Saturday:     10:00a.m. Red L3-Black Belt Rank Exam
                     12:00p.m. Weapons Training Class (Sword)
                     1:00p.m. Instuctor Meeting & Outing

 

Order your Tiger-Rock Training Shorts today for the summer months. Tiger-Rock Training Shorts  may be substituted for the training pants until September. Order yours at the front desk today! First day to wear training shorts is at TaeKwonDo in the Park (04/10).

 All Students Blue Belt and above should now have their own training target in their sparring bags. If you are missing your target, please order yours at the front desk today. These targets are vital training tool for students to use at home, as well as almost daily use within the TaeKwonDo classroom.

 

TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT OUR AWESOME SUMMER PROMOTION! 6 WEEKS OF LESSONS FOR $99 & FRIENDS THAT SIGN UP EARLY RECEIVE A FREE 3D T-SHIRT. HOW COOL IS THAT!?!?!

04/02-04/05: Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Rank Exams (Modified Lessons)

04/07: Post exam processing and Instructor Exam at 6:00p.m. (No Lessons)

04/08: April Promotion Ceremony (No Lessons)

           5:15 Tiger Cubs, Junior White-Green Belts

           6:30 Junior Blue-Black, Teen, & Adult

04/09: Junior Sparring Seminar & Teen/Adult Fight Night (Regular Lessons)

04/10: TaeKwonDo in the Park
            Tiger Cubs 5:00

            Juniors 5:30
            Teens and Adults 6:30

***We will be using the park on Fox Lonas Road next to Knoxville Catholic High School***

04/11: Forms Focus Night

04/12: XMA Extreme Day & Beginning of Sword Weapon Training. (Enroll Today)

05/17: King of the Hill Tournament in Johnson City, TN (Mark this day on your calendars because we need every single student to participate in this tournament.)

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

Rank Exams tonight and tomorrow

Good Afternoon,
We are all so excited to see our students show off all of their skills at our Tiger-Rock TaeKwonDo Rank Exams this weekend! Please remember there will be no classes on Friday, Saturday, Monday, or Tuesday due to our exam and promotion process. Classes will resume on Wednesday for our rewards week.
As a reminder for Rank Exams:

• Be sure you are in Full Uniform (Jacket, Pants, Belt, with proper color undershirt, red for most students)
• Be sure to have all of your sparring gear
• Be sure to have a water bottle

As a reminder for spectators:

• Please make sure all spectators are respectful of the students on the mat
• Please make sure to keep all noise to a minimum
• Please make sure to turn off electronic devices
• Please make sure the playroom stays quiet, and all children are not running along the mat.

Enjoy the show, and don’t forget we have our black belt rank exams on Saturday morning at 10:30 for all to come and enjoy! Mr. Halen Reeves will be testing for his 1st Degree Level 2 Black Belt, and Mr. Calvin Hamilton and Mr. Brandon Sloane will be testing for their 1st Degree Level 1 Black Belt! Wish them good luck!

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 & Post Exam Schedule

Good Afternoon, We would like to remind everyone that this weekend is Rank Exams. Therefore, there will be a modified schedule on Friday (see below), and no classes on Saturday-Tuesday. Friday 4:30 Tiger Cubs 5:00 Junior Mixed 6:00-8:00 Apprentice Team Meeting & Curriculum Review (Honor, Leadership, and Trainer Saturday (6/8)9:00 White & Yellow Jr 10:30 Tiger Cubs 11:30 Black Belt & Red L3 12:45 Jr. Green-Black Belt 2:00 Adult & Youth 3:30-5:00 Apprentice Team Builder Function (Need to wear shirts) Monday (6/10)NO CLASSES 5:30 Secondary Rank Exams 6:30 Apprentice Exam 7:00 Booster Club Meeting Tuesday (6/11)NO CLASSES 5:30 Tiger Cub Promotion Ceremony 6:15 Junior, Youth, and Adult Promotion Ceremony Wednesday (6/12) Regular Class Schedule Sparring Classes Thursday (6/13)TaeKwonDo in the Park (Beside the Catholic Church on Cedar Bluff) 5:00 Tiger Cub 5:30 Junior Mixed 6:30 Youth and Adult Friday (6/14)Extreme & Jiu-Jitsu Class *2 CLASS CREDITS* 4:30 Tiger Cubs 5:00-6:30 Junior Blue-Black 6:30-8:00 Junior White-Green 8:00-9:15 Adult & Youth Saturday (6/15)Fathers Day Class Regular Class Times

Why should I test for rank? Insight from Master Black Belt Lili Bowen

Good Afternoon,

I just wanted to send out a quick reminder that the deadline for Rank Exam (testing) registration is quickly approaching. The deadline is this Saturday by 12:00p.m. Please see a Tiger-Rock trainer to make sure your child is eligible and ready for rank exams.

For new parents wondering why my child should continuously test at rank exams, please take a moment to read a note from Master Lili Bowen, owner of Bowen's Tiger-Rock Academy in Woodstock, Georgia.

Why should I test?

This is often asked - here's the simple answer: a goal needs to be met to stay motivated!
Even though TKD skill is exercised & enjoyed each class, nothing marks accomplishment like receiving a stripe or a BELT! Our perception of ourselves change when it's placed around our waist. There's a feeling of pride and also new responsibility. That "new responsiblity" comes from the examples of those ranks who have come before us, we know that example is now up to us! Ask any new Black Belt, they're excited but scared to death. They've respected that rank for so long, they can't believe that THEY are responsible for the MODERN DAY LEGACY that rank demands. It's a joy for all instructors to see their students climb the ranks. Their confidence grows with each new level. Please, take every test seriously. Plan your path of success. Nothing takes away a student's thunder as missing an opportunity to progress. It's not just seeing your classmates pass you by, it's feeling like you put in the work and were "benched" on game day while other teammates get the spotlight & recognition. On my dying day, I'll tell you the greatest thing that TKD has given me is life lessons in short & long term goals with benchmarks, set backs and victories. It has taught me that we can accomplish anything we put our mind to as long as it's SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE & has a DEADLINE. A goal without a deadline is just a wish!
Please let us know how we can help you plan for your child's success in this program!

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 

Upcoming Events Pre-and Post Exam Schedule

Good Afternoon,
ONLY 7 TRAINING DAYS UNTIL RANK EXAMS!

Parents, Please Read!  Next Thursday (2/7) we are going to try to modify the schedule a bit for this one day only. On Thursday, students that are preparing for rank exams may attend either Review classes, Workout classes or both. We are running a pilot program for our June testing, so please let other parents know about the schedule variations.

4:00-4:45 Youth Review
4:45-5:30 Youth Workout4:45-5:30 Jr. White/Yellow/ Green Review
5:30-6:15 Jr. White/Yellow/Green Workout
6:15-6:45 Tiger Cub Review
6:15-7:00 Jr. Blue-Black Review
7:00-7:45 Jr. Blue-Black Workout
7:00-7:45 Adult  Review
7:45-8:30 Adult Workout



All students that have earned their curriculum stripes must be registered for their rank exam by February 2nd. Deadline Registration is an additional $10. If you have any questions, please feel free to talk with Ms. Amy at the front desk or one of our trainers.

Black Belts and Blue Belt Level 3's need to have their black belt ordered by February 2nd.
Yellow belts testing for green belt need to be fitted for gear by February 2nd.

Rank Exam Times are as follows:
Friday February 8thJr. Green-Red Level 2 at 5:30
ALL Red Level 3 and Black Belts at 6:45
Youth and Adult  7:45p.m. (mandatory arrival time), rank exam will begin at 8:00p.m.Saturday, February 9thTiger Cubs 10:30a.m.
Jr. White & Yellow Belts 11:30
Apprenticeship Program Meeting at 1:00p.m.
Apprenticeship Team Building Function at 2:30pm

Rank Exam Checklist

• Register for the Rank Exam
• Full uniform (White Jacket Top, Black Pants, Belt, Red Undershirt for colored belts).
• Attendance Card: Students will be asked to present their attendance card to the judges for approval.
• Sparring Gear for Green Belts and above (Head, Punch, Kick, Shin, Mouthpice, Elbow, Groin Cub)
• Arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to exam start time.

Post Testing Schedule
February 11th ***No Lessons*** Rank Exam Processing and Secondary Testing (5:30p.m.)
February 12th ***No Lessons*** Promotion Ceremony TIMES TBA (Full Uniform)
February 13th- Fun Night-Regular Lessons
February 14th- Parent/Student Orientation Meeting and Buddy Night TIMES TBA (Please bring iPads, laptops, etc. if you have them.)
February 15th- XMA Extreme Night/Adult Fight Night
February 16th- Tiger Cub Fun Day/Regular Lessons
Apprenticeship ProgramAll members involved in the apprenticeship program should meet at the academy at1:00p.m. on February 9th. We will have a small meeting on February 9th from 1:00-2:00, and then go bowling at 2:30. All Honors, Leadership, and Trainer Members must sign up to assist in a rank exam event. Please see Mrs. Amy at the front desk.

If you would like to have FREE Valentine's Day cards for your child's classroom, please sign up at the front desk (limit 30). The last day to sign up is by February 2nd.

Parent's Date Night is coming up on February 16th from 5:00-9:00pm. Only $20 for the first child, and $15 additional for each family member or family friend. Go watch a movie and have a nice dinner, and we promise the kids will be asleep by the time you get home.

Mr. Bailey, Ms. Amy, and Mr. Hazelip will be out of town February 23rd (Sat.) and February 24th (Sun.) for the Tiger-Rock Franchisee Summit. Classes will be on regular schedule.

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