November Newsletter

WHAT’S ON - NOVEMBER 2024

DEMONSTRATION DAY 2024

SATURDAY 16th NOVEMBER

10:00am to 12:00pm

We have sent out an email invitation to determine who is coming and so we can cater for the BBQ lunch after. If you did not receive the email please RSVP via this link to register 🙏

🎉CONGRATULATIONS🎉

We are super proud to announce the recent black belt gradings for two of our adult students Steve and Simon.

Steve completed his Shodan Ho grading and Simon his Shodan grading. A wonderful effort by both showing dedication and resilience. Congratulations, we are very proud of your achievement 🎉🥋👏🖤

GOJU SEISHIN GRADING SYSTEM -

We often get questions from students about belt colours and gradings. Below gives an illustration of how our karate grading looks leading up to a full Black belt (Dan level) and continuing in the Dan rankings up to 4th Dan.

When sewing stripes on belts, they should be placed - one on each side for each grading level. Example above - 9th kyu = 1 green strip one each side, then 7th kyu add the second green strip on each side. The first stripes should be sewn on approx 5cm from the end of the belt .

THURSDAY TAI CHI

We are loving the bigger room at the Sunbury Community Centre on Thursday’s. This space allows us to use our weapons too ⚔️👍 Class starts at 11:00am, look forward to seeing you there 😁 If Thursday does not suit, we have plenty of other tai chi classes to try - click here for timetable

NOVEMBER - DATES TO REMEMBER

WEAPONRY SESSION - NOVEMBER 9th

1:00pm to 2:00pm. Juniors (9+) and adults welcome. Sunbury West PS

EXTENDED ADULT SESSION - NOVEMBER 30th

11:00am to 1:00pm, Sunbury West PS - all adult students welcome

Click here for full list of term 4 additional class dates

MELBOURNE CUP WEEKEND

Our normal Saturday classes held on November 2nd as usual - Kids at 9:00am, Juniors at 10:00am and Adults at 11:00am.

No classes will be held on Monday the 4th November at Diggers Rest PS or Tuesday 5th November at Kismet Park PS or Sunbury West PS.

All students who usually attend these dojo’s are most welcome to join us in any other karate or tai chi class through the week 👍

What’s happening at Circles of Willow?

Term 4 is underway and the countdown to Christmas is on (Circles of Willow’s last session for 2024 is on Saturday 14/12/2024).

Our Women’s circles investigate Joy in Bloom: The Art of Celebrating Life. We chose this topic to ground us, remind us of the small things and ignite our connection with joy. At this time of year, it is easy to overcommit and now more than ever we need space to be.

Our Neurodiverse Parent Child Physio Group has achieved my vision. Parents are supporting each other; children are encouraging each other, and therapeutic goals are being met. Our model is sound and effective. Although it hasn’t been easy, the satisfaction I have received from working with the children and their families is unsurpassed. Thank you to all those who have joined us.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Available to karate and tai chi students, children and adults, these 30 minute or 1 hour sessions are held on Friday evening or Saturday afternoon. The benefit of private lessons is that you receive tuition that is specifically tailored to you. The individual tuition ensures a rapid uptake of basic to advanced skills that can then be practiced and developed in class. Please email Bree here or call 0419364320 for more information and bookings.

🔔REMINDER🔔 - if anyone has lost property please email Bree, I will always look after things that came from any of our classes.

CONTACT

For any queries please contact,

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

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