May Newsletter

Newsletter #15, MAY 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS

DATES FOR THE DIARY:

ELECTION DAY CHANGE OF VENUE - Saturday 21st of May, all classes will be held at Sunbury Neighbourhood house. Kids at 9:00am, Juniors at 10:00am and Adults at 11:00am.

- Weaponry - 7th May 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Sunbury West P.S.

- Kumite/Sparring - 14th May 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Sunbury West P.S.

- Kumite/Sparring - 28th May 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Sunbury West P.S.

- Full list of Term 2 special dates list, see the end of newsletter.

As a local business, Wellbeing Martial Arts offers students excellent flexibility. If your circumstances change or your class is not convenient, you are welcome to join another suitable class. We operate from many convenient locations in Sunbury and offer a variety of times. Our prepaid lessons may be used for any suitable class. Please contact Geoff or Bree if you have any questions.

There have been a few minor changes to the 2022 class times and also additional classes added, so please check the summary timetable for karate and tai chi.

WBMA NEWS

ELECTION DAY CHANGE OF VENUE

With the federal election on May 21st, Sunbury West Primary Gym is being used as a polling place, but we have an alternate venue for the day.

On Saturday 21st May we have secured another venue up the street at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury. The space is smaller so we may not be able to have as many spectators as normal, but we will be running Saturday morning classes as usual. Kids at 9:00am, Juniors at 10:00am and Adults at 11:00am.

The space there is not suited for kumite so we have cancelled the 1:00pm session for that week only.

WEAPONRY

We are happy to be back and running a weaponry session on Saturday May 7th at 1:00pm at Sunbury West P.S.

We will be concentrating on the short stick again, but also starting some new weapons for those who are interested.

To book your place in this weapons workshop, please email Bree

TUESDAY EVENING KUMITE CLASS ADDED

Some students have been unable to attend Saturday sparring sessions, so we are now offering a new kumite class on Tuesday evenings at Sunbury West Primary School from 6.30pm to 7.20pm. This class is open to all junior students 6th kyu (green belt) and above. Protective gear must be worn for kumite training. This class will be held alongside our regular junior class providing eligible students the option of either kumite or a regular class.

Karate training is often divided into the three ‘K’s. Kihon is the practice of set drills to enhance specific physical movements such as blocking, punching, kicking, and footwork. Kata is the practice of more complex patterns that incorporate the basics into imagined self defence situations. The third is Kumite. Kumite or sparring is essential as it develops the sense of speed, anticipation required in real situations. Kumite is also great fun and is practiced in a safe and controlled manner. Protective gear is used to further enhance safety. At Goju Seishin we offer kumite training to students 6th kyu (green belt) and above. This ensures students have a reasonable understanding of basics before being introduced to this more competitive practice.

We run special kumite classes on scheduled Saturday afternoons between 1.00pm and 2.00pm and every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm-7:20pm at Sunbury West Primary School gym. Eligible students should aim to attend kumite training on a regular basis in order to build their karate skills.

PRIVATE LESSONS

We offer private lessons at Sunbury Heights Primary School Gym on Fridays between 5:30-6:30pm. If you want to accelerate learning consider a 30 minute private lesson. These sessions are by appointment only for students who wish to progress their kata or gain confidence on particular skills. Please contact Bree to book a time.

MEMBERSHIP BENIFITS

As part of your annual membership with Wellbeing Martial Arts, you have access our online library of educational videos through our website. We are delighted that many of our students are now using these videos to help accelerate their learning.

This is an excellent tool for all students to use at home when training. These videos feature Geoff or Bree and show all the skills you need to know for your level of training and is available to Karate and Tai Chi Students.

If you have not received your password to access the website videos or having trouble logging in, please contact Geoff or Bree.

RECONNECTING

Some of our Wellbeing Martial Arts community have already attended Circles of Willow and have found the experience valuable. We encourage others to give it a go.

Circles of Willow offers the opportunity to connect and build a sense of wellbeing through conversation, meditation and a range of fun activies. Shihan Geoff’s wife, Merima facilitiates each session and has been very pleased with the results so far.

Check out the website. www.circlesofwillow.com or call Merima mob: 0422 419 793 or email : merima@circlesofwillow.com to try a session.

TERM 2 - SPECIAL DATES

Please note these classes are subject to change depending on attendance levels. Please register your attendance with Bree (bree@wellbeingmartialarts.com.au) to confirm.

KUMITE/SPARRING - Sunbury West Primary School Gym.

Please be ready with protective gear on at the start time

2nd April 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

30th April 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

14th May 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

28th May 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

18th June 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

WEAPONRY - Sunbury West Primary School Gym.

7th May 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

4th June 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

CONTACT

For any queries please contact,

Geoff - geoff@wellbeingmartialarts.com.au or 0419 599 206

Bree - bree@wellbeingmartialarts.com.au or 0419 364 320