Tiger-Rock Academy Newsletter

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of West Knoxville announcement:

Dear Parents,
We have our testing approaching soon, October 11th.  Everyone has been working hard and pushing themselves to be ready for testing.  Make sure to get signed up. Registration invitations have been sent out, sign up through your emailed invitation or sign up at the academy.  
DON’T FORGET the Partners in Learning forms! Bring them to your school for your teacher to fill out and earn stars for your behavior at school! These forms are due before testing so get them in to the teachers now!

 
Everyone wondering what to do with there children during fall break while  your at work????
Dont worry anymore bring them to us, for a full day of fun and excitment with Tiger-Rock.
Knox county fall break is October 13-14 drop of and pick up are from
8am-5pm
$45.00 first child
$35.00 second child
sign up today so we will know how many people we will have attending.


ATTENTION!!! we will be closed for Halloween. Which means there will be NOCLASSES!! Happy Halloween!!!
ATTENTION EVERYONE!!!!!
STUDENT APPERCIATION HALLOWEEN PARTY!!!!!!
NOVEMEMBER 1ST
We will be having contest for best costumes and best side dishes.
A sign up sheet will be at the front desk for everyone to sign up for what they will be bringing.

November 8th King of the Hill Tournament
Our fall tournament will be the King of the Hill Tournament in Johnson City, TN.
More information to come soon once we get the sign up sheets from senior master Evers we will start the sign ups.

Don’t forget about the +5 Referral Program!! 
1 Friend= Free private lesson
2 Friend= $20.00 toward pro shop
3 Friend= $50.00 off next rank fee
4 friend= free all-access upgrade
5 friend= Free Tuition for the year
Thanks to everyone for working hard and being a part of our academy. We apperciate you all and thank you for being part of our Tiger-Rock family.
Remember there can not be an US without U!!
-Tiger-Rock Staff

Tiger-Rock Academy Newsletter

For the week of: 08/26-09/02
Cycle Tenet: "Self-Control: Controlling my mind, my body, and my mouth!"

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. Picture Day
3. Extreme Camp
4. Black Belt Testing
5. Free Board Break Seminar
6. Parents Night Out
7. Partner & Learning
8. Upcoming Events

Good Afternoon,

We hope that everyone has had an exciting start to our training cycle. We have had many new students enter our academy in the past few weeks. If you see a new student at the academy, be sure to make them feel welcome and help them in any way you can! Please remember that we will be on MODIFIED SCHEDULE next Monday for Labor Day. The classes will be Tiger Cubs 4:00, All Juniors 4:30, Teen and Adults 5:30

We have our Picture Day next Tuesday (09/02) and Wednesday (09/03). Please sign up NOW as most of the spots are almost filled.

 

Our Extreme Camp is coming up this Labor Day (September 1st) from 9p.m.-2:00p.m. The extreme camp teaches extreme kicking techniques incorporating the tricking aspects of gymnastics. The event is open to all Green Belts and Above in all of our programs. The cost is $20.00 and is FREE to All-Access. Be sure to bring a lunch/snacks/drinks.

Black Belt Rank Exams are coming up on September 3rd. Sign up today!

Don't forget to get your Teacher at school to fill out your Partner-In-Learning Forms. You can pick up the form at the front desk to get your gold stars on your next belt.

 

09/02-09/03: Tiger-Rock Pictures (Please plan on attending to be in our poster)
09/13: Black Belt Rank Exams
09/20: Break Boards Break Barriers Seminar
09/20: Parents Night Out

How Martial Arts can Improve Academic Performance

Exercise such as martial arts positively impacts children and adolescents' academic performance, according to the Journal of Pediatrics. The University of Madrid conducted the three-year study, which included 2,038 individuals aged 6 to 18. As physical fitness improves individuals' health, it also positively affects the brain. This study indicated exercise can enhance students' ability to perform well in school.

Physical exercise improves academic performance
Researchers found that motor ability, cardiorespiratory capacity and muscular strength all play a role in benefiting students' academic performance. In fact, motor ability is strongly associated with academic development. Irene Esteban-Cornejo, MSc, Autonomous University of Madrid stated high levels of cardiorespiratory and motor fitness had the ability to decrease the risk of school failure.

TIME magazine indicated intellectual programs coupled with physical exercise can play a major role inimpacting students' success in school. In addition, TIME also pulled from other studies that show effective heart and lung function leads to better blood flow in the brain. Therefore, this can enhance cognitive abilities.

Martial arts can help students achieve better grades
Given this study, it's crucial for young individuals to engage in physical fitness. There are various ways to motivate students to exercise. KidsHealth, a children development advice site, suggested parents, teachers, coaches and mentors highlight how exercise can be a fun activity. Kids have to enjoy exercising to stay committed. In addition, it's best for students to participate in a sport that is aligns with their age and interests. If this is not prioritized, a child or adolescent may be bored and quit.

However, when students enjoy the activity, they are more likely to stick with it. KidsHealth stated when children and adolescent practice a skill, they feel accomplished. This is especially true when their efforts are recognized.

Martial arts includes both aerobic exercise and motor tasks, which is an ideal exercise for children and adolescents. As children participate in martial arts classes, they have a better chance of reaching their academic potential.