Instructor`s Corner

9831 – 45 Ave, Edmonton, (780) 413 – 4009
www.elite-tkd.com
MARCH 2014
day, if you don't DO anything - it is
Instructor’s Corner
unlikely that anything will happen.
Pray if you like - but pray whilst
running ...
If you want to be better at Martial arts you
need
training,
to
in
immerse
yourself
competition,
in
in
doing
something. It can be hard for many to
compete for example - as stepping out
into the competitive arena requires its
own special brand of courage - but the
rewards are great and manifold. As I
have said before (on many an occasion)
Pray if you like ... but if the lion is chasing
if you succumb to the fears that hold
you; pray whilst running!
most other back from achieving, you
cannot
In
other
words,
if
you
want
to
do
logically
extraordinary
expect
to
get
an
outcome.
To
achieve
something you need to take action. This
extraordinary outcomes we need to take
sounds easy but can be very hard to do.
extraordinary action. Action is the key
Taking action - pulling the trigger, is a skill
here ... take the leap - pull the trigger;
to be acquired - just like any other skill.
see what happens - you will begin to
We can have all the information we need
shape
(sometimes even too much information)
completely other than the ordinary. JBW
yourself
and yet, we can find ourselves falling short
of 'taking action'. You can read 'the secret'
See you in class
time and time again; you can visualize, ask
Master Bartley
the universe, pray - but at the end of the
into
something
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 2014
March 7 – Max Trombini Kids BJJ Seminar
Spruce Grove 6:30pm-8:30pm
March 8 – Max Trombini Adult BJJ Seminar
Spruce Grove 11:00am-2:00pm
March 15 – Referee Seminar Elite Taekwondo
– all classes CANCELLED for the seminar
***This is a requirement for Black Belt
Testing!!!
March 16 – F.A.S.T. Cats – Anti-Bully Seminar
10:00am-11:30am
March 22 – F.A.S.T. Cats Stranger Danger –
Elite Edmonton 1:30pm-3:00pm
March 23 – F.A.S.T. Cats Stranger Danger –
Spruce Grove 10:00am-11:30am
March 28 – Promotion Test, Spirit Taekwondo,
Test Forms and Payments must be into the
office by March 27. Doors open at 5:30pm,
Promotion begins at 6:00pm
April 2014
April 5 – Alberta Open MacEwan University
Sport and Wellness Centre
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REFEREE SEMINAR
The ATA (Alberta Taekwondo Association) will
be hosting a Provincial Kyorugi Referee
Seminar on Saturday, March 15th in
Edmonton. The cost is $55.00 (includes copy of
competition rules). Parents may attend at a
cost of $20.00 (no book). Please register by
emailing
admin@taekwondoalberta.com
by
Friday, March 7th. Cheques are to be made
payable to the Alberta Taekwondo Association payment can be made at the door.
Location: Elite Taekwondo, 9831 - 45 Avenue,
Edmonton
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Please bring your dobok and Taekwondo shoes,
a pen and note pad. Note:This seminar will
satisfy the requirements of attending a Referee
Seminar for Dojang Coach certification.
F.A.S.T. Defense™ Children's
Basics Course: STRANGER
DANGER
In a fun and lively environment, this program
addresses the following:
• Getting lost (safety checklist/knowing
name, address, phone # etc…)
• Home safety skills • Abduction awareness
– basic skills to detect and avoid
abduction
• How to physically break away and escape
the grasp of a would be abductor
This dynamic course teaches children how to
avoid the common mistakes that get
youngsters into trouble. Students learn in
playful scenarios, skills to deal with situations
from getting lost to possible stranger
abductions.
Everyday our kids are in HOT ZONES where
inappropriate and often violent behavior
occurs. This course teaches children how to
deal with various difficult situations. Children
gain confidence with the new assertive
choices they learn to apply in a wide variety of
situations.
F.A.S.T. C.A.T.S. students are much less
likely to react out of anger or fear, or have to
use physical resistance after asserting
proper awareness skills and appropriate deescalation behavior. Call now to Register for
the Stranger Danger Seminar - Your
Child Is Worth It !
Dates:
March 22 – Elite Taekwondo Edmonton
9831 – 45 Avenue, Edmonton
March 23 – Spruce Grove
301 Saskatchewan Ave, Unit 102 Sp. Gr
Cost: $39.99
Phone: (780) 413- 4009 – call to register as
space is limited !
TAKE A BREAK !!
Did you know we have Noon adult
classes?
RODRIGO RESENDE,
ELITE TAEKWONDO’S
BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU INSTRUCTOR
What a perfect opportunity to break up
your day and get your workout done!
Have co-workers or friends that would
be interested in doing what you enjoy
doing for exercise? Bring them in too!
For your convenience we have showers
in our facility to allow you to freshen up
before returning to work or wherever
your day may lead you.
Rodrigo is a 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian
Jiu-jitsu and a 3rd Dan black belt in Judo. He
is also a former national champion in Brazil.
Brazilian JiuJitsu for 8-15 year olds
called Jr Grapplers.
PRIVATE LESSONS
We offer private instruction in 30 or 60-minute
lessons for those who want more personalized
attention. Perhaps you want to work on
something specific, or you’ve gone for a while
and want to refresh your memory before rejoining
a group class. Whatever the reason, we are here
to help you! You can request a specific instructor
or we can arrange one of our many qualified and
experienced instructors to fit your time schedule.
Our private lessons can include Taekwondo,
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, practicing for promotion or
perfecting a specific skill. We also offer discounts
if bought in sets of 10. Prices can vary by
teacher. Call our office (780) 413-4009 for
scheduling and prices.
Our exciting Junior Grapplers (8-15year
olds) class teaches you grappling and
ground-fighting
techniques.
Sensei
Rodrigo teaches our juniors a mixture of
Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. This class can
teach kids to be stronger, more
confident and less prone to bullying.
Learning both these disciplines together
teaches our juniors how to use an
opponent’s strength against them. The
fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focus
on how a smaller, weaker person can
defend against a larger opponent through
the use of leverage and flexibility.
These classes will be on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday’s from 6:30-7:30
pm.
For more information about our BJJ classes
please check out the web-site at www.elitetkd.com or check out our BJJ website at
http://jiujitsu-edmonton.com/ or talk to the
office.
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The Elite Taekwondo birthday party is a special gift
to your child and his or her friends. This fun party
introduces the children to the tradition and
discipline of Taekwondo. This is a visit to a real
Taekwondo school, with a real Taekwondo
instructor. The party will excite and delight children
and parents. It is an authentic Taekwondo class
taught at the level of the birthday group, with the
birthday child assisting the instructor in what is a
safe and fun time. There is ample time for games,
gifts, and refreshments.
Our 2 hour parties are for children ages 4 & above.
The first half of the party is a Taekwondo class
tailored to the age of the birthday child and friends.
The second half of the party is for refreshments, gift
giving, etc. Unfortunately, we do not have
refrigeration or food preparation at our facility.
Since the party will start on time, and kids that are
late usually feel left out, please tell your guests to
arrive 10-15 minutes early.
The birthday child
breaking technique
friends. All of their
gift bag including
passes!
will get to perform a board
in front of all their Birthday
birthday friends will receive a
free Elite Taekwondo guest
TIMES:
Parties are held on Saturdays after 3:00pm and
Sundays as scheduling permits. Other days and
times may be available at varying rates. Please check
for availability.
Please allow two weeks lead time for your party.
PRICING:
Deposit (required to reserve party date & time) -50%
10 Children (or less) -- $150
$15/child over the allotted 10 children
For more information Call 413 – 4009 or e-mail us at
stevetkd@shaw.ca