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October

October messages of the week will be on being humble.

Andover Premier Karate & Martial Arts Academy

We will be discussing the following quote in class during the month of October. “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less” - C.S. Lewis This quote says it all! By focusing on the people around you, you can end up in a healthy self-forgetfulness that allows you to be truly humble. Humility is a key trait of any truly great leader. Read more

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October

Announcements for week of 10/1.

Andover Premier Karate & Martial Arts Academy

  1. School Closed Saturday — The school staff will be at the Diamond Nationals Karate tournament helping the school demonstration and competition team “Team DC” prepare.
  2. Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Journals — Students are required to turn in a RAK journal for each belt test.  Pick up a RAK journal on the beige cabinet by the front desk.
  3. TKD & Hapkido Stripe Testing — Wednesday and Thursday during regular class times
  4. TKD Belt Test (White to Red belts) — This Friday at 6:30 pm
  5. Leadership Team — No meeting this week
  6. Sparring Gear — Bring sparring gear to class next week
  7. High Red, Poom, and Black...
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September

Announcements for week of 9/24

Andover Premier Karate & Martial Arts Academy

  1. TKD Stripe Testing — Stripe testing next Wed, Thurs. and Sat. during regular class times.
  2. Black Belt Street Defense — Black belts can wear regular clothes to the Wednesday and Thursday 7:30 pm class since we will be working on dynamic applications of your self-defenses
  3. Friday Forms Class — 6 pm to 6:45 pm, strongly recommended for all students belt testing this month
  4. Friday Sparring Class — 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm, strongly recommended for High Green belts and above testing this month
  5. Sparring team practice - Sat. 11 am to 11:45 am
  6. Varsity practice - Sat. 9 am to 10 am
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September

Draft list of students eligable to belt test in October has been posted

Andover Premier Karate & Martial Arts Academy

The draft list for the October belt test has been posted by the attendance card rack and under the school logo at the front of the school.  All students should check the posted roster this week before we finalize the belt test roster for October.  When checking the draft list, note the following:

White belts, if you have 1 black stripe and are not on the lift

Talk to Mr. O'Neill, Mr. Maag or Ms. Olson right away.

Color belts, if you have 3 black stripes and are not on the list

Talk to Mr. O'Neill, Mr. Maag or Ms. Olson right away.

If you are on this list, but do not have 3 black stripes

You may have missed a stripe test, need more time at this belt, or there was a computer glitch.  Talk to Mr. O'Neill, Mr. Maag...

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September

Announcements for week of 9/17

Andover Premier Karate & Martial Arts Academy

  1. Black Belt StreetDefense — Black belts can wear regular clothes to class the next Wednesday and Thursday
  2. Friday Forms Class — 6 pm to 6:45 pm, strongly recommended for all students belt testing this month
  3. Friday Sparring Class — 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm, strongly recommended for High Green belts and above testing this month.  Also recommended for sparring team members.
  4. Demo Team and Sparring
  5. Varsity practice Saturday 9 am to 10 am
  6. JV practice Saturday 10 am to 11 am
  7. Sparring practice Saturday 11 am to 11:30 am
  8. Leadership Team — No meeting this week
  9. Sparring Gear Orders — Order sparring gear before Thursday, September 27th to ensure delivery before the next sparring gear week
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