Tiger-Rock Academy Newsletter

For the week of: 06/16-06/21
Cycle Tenet: "Perseverance: Giving up is not an option. If I can dream it, I can achieve it!"

Good Afternoon,

This is week #3 of 8 in our current training cycle for our martial art programs.

Newsletter Highlights:

1. Goals for the week
2. Black Belt Camp Pictures
3. New Merit Badges 
4. Ninja Warrior Agility Seminar 
5. Tiger-Rock World Championship Competitors
6. Tiger-Rock World Championships
7. Upcoming Events

Hey Team! We are on another exciting week of lessons with a focus being on agility training for our Ninja Warrior Agility Course this Saturday. We would like for everyone to participate in at least two classes this week at minimum with a goal of attending three classes. All students should have the perseverance definition memorized by the end of the week, as well as have earned their white, and yellow stripes. We have many new students and faces inside of the academy training for summer, so please be sure to introduce yourselves and welcome them into our Tiger-Rock family.

  

We had such a blast with all of our black belts last weekend at our Black Belt Camp. It was such a great bonding experience with the instructors and each and every student. We had adventures hiking 4 miles from Gorge's overlook to the bottom of the largest waterfall this side of the Rockies. It was definitely a great time to remember.  

We will have the following merit badges available this training cycle:
Skillbuilder Merit Badge:Students must balance while throwing a side kick that is at least waist level for a minimum of 45 seconds. Students cannot bounce, wobble, wiggle, or drop their kick below the waist in order to earn their merit badge.

Character Builder Merit Badge: Community Service. Students must perform five hours of community service. Please remember community is defined as "the area I live in. I choose to be a productive part of my community by practicing the tenets outside the academy." Students should document the time helping others, neighbors, church, etc., and have the appropriate adult sign off on the number of hours (not parents).

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.

 Our Ninja Warrior Agility Course is coming up on June 28th. This was a huge event last summer, and will be even a bigger event this summer. Come compete in our ninja warrior course, and win prizes. Tiger Cubs: 1:30p.m., Juniors 2:30p.m., Teens and Adults 3:30p.m. Cost is $10.00.

 Parents and Students: If you or your children are competition at the Tiger-Rock World Championships in Birmingham, Alabama, please let Mr. Bailey know A.S.A.P. Furthermore, all students competing in Free Design Forms, Xtreme, or Weapons should bring their music and weapons to every class. Please make sure music is on a mp3 player.

 

Don't miss out on the 2014 Tiger-Rock World Championships in Birmingham, Alabama, Tiger-Rock's largest event of the year. Watch the Trailer(s)on Facebook ! All of our instructors will be competing at this event, and Mr. Bailey will be testing for 5th Degree. Check out the event at www.TigerRockEvents.com

06/28: Ninja Warrior Agility Course
07/04: Fourth of July (No Lessons)  
07/05: Classes resume on regular class schedule
07/10-07/12: Tiger-Rock World Championships (No Lessons)
08/06-08/09: Tiger-Rock Rank Exams (August)
09/02-09/03: Tiger-Rock Pictures (Please plan on attending to be in our poster)

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

Tiger-Rock Academy Newsletter

For the week of: 1/06-1/11
Cycle Tenet: "Perseverance, never giving up despite obstacles or delays in achieving success."

Good Afternoon,

We are OPEN tonight, and operating on regular class schedule. Please note that you can find any closings of the academy on our Facebook, Google+, Twitter, WestKnoxTigerRock.com, and Wbir.com.

This is week #4 of 8 in our current training cycle for TaeKwonDo, and week #8 of 10 in Grappling.

Newsletter Highlights:

1. Goals for the week
2. January Birthdays
3. Nun-Chuck Weapons
4. Upcoming Events

We will be working toward earning our yellow stripe in classes this week. The yellow curriculum stripe is for contact skills. We will be focusing on the #1,2,3 round kick, and reverse elbow smash. Green belts and above will also be perfecting their harvest contact skill dependent upon their rank. Be sure to try to hit at least three training classes this week, as we are quickly approaching our next rank exam in February.

Ayden Ambrose       Jason Nistler     Jaimie Werner     Ali Reeves     Joshua Watkins     

Amelia Hamilton     Heidi Land         Tyler Dore      Austin Holbrook     Lillah Vesser      Noah Purcell      Lydia Twigg     Chris Bidwell

Cycle merit badges:

Students will choose one of the harvest forms (korean name), and write a short research paper on the topic. General Guidelines for the research paper are below:

1.) Research & State the Korean Name of any harvest form.
2.) Determine at least three key acts performed, and explain their significance to the history of Korea. 
3.) Explain why you believe the form was named after the person.
4.) One-Half Page minimum

 

The second merit badge will be a skill building merit badge. Students will have thirty seconds to complete a complex skill based on their rank at the end of each class, if the student misses one of the kicks they will be disqualified for that days class. Tiger Cubs-Jump Front Kick (10x), White & Yellow Belt-Jump Front Kick (15x), Green-Brown Belt-Spin Crescent Kick (10x), Black Belts-Jump Spin Crescent Kick (15x).

This Cycle's Weapon is the Nun-Chuck ($14.98). Weapons classes are offered every Saturday at 12:00p.m. The weapons program is offered to All-Access students for free, and is $5.00 per class for students not on the All-Access Program.  You may also rent a weapon for $5.00 per class instead of purchasing one.

1/18: Tentative Seminar Date
1/20-2/1: Priority TKD Rank Exam Registration
2/3-2/8: Deadline TKD Rank Exam Registration
2/6-2/8: Rank Exams
2/15: Parents Night Out sponsored by the academy

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

Promotion Ceremony

Good Afternoon,

We are so stoked about promotion ceremony tonight at Ebenezer United Methodist Church at 6:00p.m. All students (whether tested or not) should be in attendance for the big group picture at the end of the ceremony, the for National and World Champion Titles, and to celebrate our brand new black belts.

The ceremony is a potluck ceremony, which typically means everyone brings enough food to feed your own family. Also, please bring chairs to sit outside in the amphitheater if you like, its going to be beautiful day. Be sure to invite friends and families.

The address for the church is 1001 Ebenezer Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923.

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 

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 

Tiger-Rock Academy Newsletter

Good Afternoon,

We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend with friends and family. We are now two weeks away from our rank examinations. Please remember the deadline to register for the rank exams are April 6th. After April 6th, all other testing registrations are an additional $10.

Please Help: Isiah Stinnett's (A green belt in our program) dad, Dennis Stinnett, had to have emergency back surgery last Friday. All is well, however, he will be out of work for approximately 4-5 weeks. With four kids, and the dad as the sole provider, we know how tight things can get. We have a donation jar up by the front desk if anyone is willing to drop off change/cash to support this family. Thank you!

*****Don't forget to be working on your goal setting merit badge.*****

All yellow belts testing for green belt must be sized for sparring gear by April 6th. 
All Blue Belt L3's, Red Belt L3's, and black belts must be measured for their black belt by April 6th.

Tiger-Rock Training Shorts must be ordered by April 6th. See the front desk.  
Tiger-Rock All-Access Seminar for next cycle is Tactical Short Stick. The short stick is $18.55  and can be purchased at the front desk. 
Champion Patches are available, and must be purchased by April 6th for presentation at the promotion ceremony.  

All Trainer Team, Leadership Team, and Honors Team are required to be at the rank examination event. Please see Mrs. Amy to sign up.

Rank Exam Schedule for April 13th-Please see a trainer to see if you are ready for the exams.
Tiger Cub 9:00a.m.
Junior White, Yellow, and Green 10:15a.m.
Red L3 & Black Belt 4:00p.m. (All black belts are asked to attend).
Junior Blue, Brown and Red L2 5:15p.m.
Adult & Youth 6:15p.m.

Post Rank Exam Schedule
Monday (4/15): Closed for Exam Processing
Tuesday (4/16) Promotion Ceremony at Ebenezer Methodist Church at 6:00p.m. Please sign up to bring a covered dish for our pot luck dinner. Everyone is welcome to celebrate our new ranks, national champions, and new black belts.
Wednesday (4/17) Green Belt Introductory Seminar & Fight Night. Mandatory for all green belts.
Thursday (4/18) Buddy Night: Tiger Cubs (4:30). Junior Ranks (5:15), Homeschool (6:15), Adult 7:15
Friday: XMA and Jiu-Jitsu Seminar ***2 CLASS CREDITS***: Tiger Cubs (4:30), Junior White, Yellow, Green (5:00), Junior Blue-Black (6:30), 8:00 Adult & Youth
Saturday (4/20): Fun Day

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