January Club News

Congratulations to those of you who were promoted at the Awards Night!

IMPORTANT EMPLOYEE CONNECTION UPDATE
Some renovations are taking place at the Employee Connection. For this week (1/5-1/8) class will be in the B/163 stretching room. After this week, the area outside the auditorium is being renovated so we are no longer able to enter class from the main entrance of the building. We will need to enter the auditorium from the back entrance next to the volleyball court. Signs will be posted to make sure you don't get lost.

Stretching and warm-up should take place in B/164 in the stretching room. We also will not have access to the restrooms in B/163 so please use the locker rooms in B/164 to change. Shoes should be worn in between buildings (we suggest bringing a pair of slippers/flip-flops).

Beginners Class
Recruit your friends and co-workers for the next Beginner Class which starts Monday, January 12. If you refer someone and they stay the whole session, your club dues are waived for the following session.

Saturday Session
Saturday session is this Saturday, January 10. Come for a little extra workout!

Club Dues
Please pay Amy club dues by the end of the month. Make checks payable to Han Moo Kwan Tae Kwan Do Club ($40). Cash is also accepted. If you don't see Amy, please leave it with one of the club officers.

Chief Instructor Blog
Check out Kelly's blog for a new blog post: http://www.hanmookwan-svl.org/chief_instructor_blog.htm

HMK TKD Association Website
The Association website has been updated and now you can print out the hyung reference pages! http://www.hanmookwan.org/art_form_references.htm

December Club News

Testing!!!
The Beginner and Intermediate test night will be this Thursday, December 4. Beginner testing is at 5pm. Intermediate testing is at 6pm -- be warmed up and ready to go! Don't forget your sparring gear. Black Belt Testing will take place on Monday, December 8 (no intermediate class).

For a last-minute brush up on forms, check out the Han Moo Kwan Association page for reference: http://www.hanmookwan.org/art_form_references.htm (note: this page might be blocked on the LM network, you might have to access this from home).

Awards Night
Awards night will be during Intermediate Class on Thursday, December 11, followed by the awards dinner at Sunny Buffet. The cost of dinner was included in your club dues for this past session. Price for guests is about $12.

Saturday Session
Saturday session is this Saturday, December 6. Come for a little extra workout!

Election Results
Congratulations to Todd Lilly, who has been elected our new club president effective in January!

Chief Instructor Blog
Please check out the Chief Instructor blog with a new post from Kelly. http://www.hanmookwan-svl.org/chief_instructor_blog.htm

Next TKD Session
Start recruiting your friends and co-workers for the next Beginner Class which starts Monday, January 12. If you refer someone and they stay the whole session, your club dues are waived for the following session.

November Club News

Sparring Night!!!
This Thursday is sparring night. Please remember to clip your finger and toenails and bring your (clean) gear! And don't forget to wash it afterwards.

Saturday Session
This month's Saturday session will not be this Saturday but the following one on November 8. Come for an extra workout! It's a good chance to work on techniques before testing which is coming up...

Testing Dates
The Beginner and Intermediate test night will be Thursday, December 4. Black Belt Testing will take place on Monday, December 8 (no intermediate class). Awards night will be during Intermediate Class on Thursday, December 11, followed by the awards dinner.

Election Night
We will be having an election on November 24, 2008

Chief Instructor Blog
Please check out the Chief Instructor blog with some great book reviews from Kelly. http://www.hanmookwan-svl.org/chief_instructor_blog.htm

October Club News

Testing Dates
The Beginner and Intermediate test night will be Thursday, December 4. Black Belt Testing will take place on Monday, December 8 (no intermediate class). Awards night will be during Intermediate Class on Thursday, December 11, followed by the awards dinner.

Election Night
We will be having an election on November 24, 2008

Employee Connection
For those of you who use the Employee Connection, please take note of the below message. This is needed to access the gym facilities even if you are just using the locker room to change.

Attention Employee Connection Members: We are updating our membership database to better serve you. Please take a few minutes to print and complete a new membership application form, so that we can update your membership profile. For your convenience we have attached the membership form. Please drop it by the Employee Connection. Thank you for your patience as we transition our membership database.

Click here for the membership application.

September Club News

Saturday Session
Saturday session is this Saturday, September 6, 2008. Come around 9:30am-12:00pm to get an extra workout in.

Testing Dates
The Beginner and Intermediate test night will be Thursday, December 4. Black Belt Testing will take place on Monday, December 8 (no intermediate class). Awards night will be during Intermediate Class on Thursday, December 11, followed by the awards dinner.

Diversity Day
If you are available September 16 to help out during Diversity Day (11AM-1PM) to promote the Tae Kwon Do club, please let Kelly or John know.

LM 5K Fun Run
Our club is also sponsoring the annual 5K Fun Run at Lockheed Martin on Thursday 9/18. It will be from 10AM to 1PM at the Employee Connection. We will have a table there and probably a small demo as well after the run (you can help out still even if you are running the race). If you can volunteer for this, please let Kelly and John know and tell us what time and for how long you can volunteer. We will also need someone to help setup before the event as well.

http://funrun.lmms.lmco.com/

Election Night
We will be having an election on November 24, 2008

August Club News

Sparring Night Tonight!
Don't forget tonight is sparring night. Trim your toe and fingernails before sparring. And please remember to wash your uniform and gear after tonight!

Remember, if you haven't paid your dues yet, you can't spar! So if you were planning on sparring tonight, I suggest you scrounge up some money. $40 for the 6 months, checks (payable to Han Moo Kwan Tae Kwon Do) and cash accepted (though checks are easier for me to keep track of).

August Saturday Session
This saturday, August 2, is an extra workout session. Come around 9:30am to get some extra practice in.

Chief Instructor Blog
Please check out the Chief Instructor blog with some important information from Kelly. There are two new entries in there from July. http://www.hanmookwan-svl.org/chief_instructor_blog.htm

Han Moo Kwan Association Website
The association website is now online! Check it out here: http://www.hanmookwan.org/. Information about Han Moo Kwan basics, forms, and more are under the link "Art Form references."

Club Picnic
Mark your calendars for our annual club picnic at Las Palmas Park on August 9, 2008. If you didn't receive an Evite invitation, let Amy know. The club provides the meat, we only ask that you bring a side dish.

July Club News

Next Beginner's Session
The next beginner's class begins July 14. Please start spreading the word about the next class! We will be having a demo for the beginners class that day so if you'd like to volunteer, please let Kelly know.

Please post flyers up in your work area and let your co-workers know about the club: http://www.hanmookwan-svl.org/other_doc/TKD_flyer.pdf

July Saturday Session
Since it's a holiday weekend we are postponing this month's Saturday session to either July 12 or July 19. Stay tuned...

Chief Instructor Blog
Please check out the Chief Instructor blog with some important information from Kelly. http://www.hanmookwan-svl.org/chief_instructor_blog.htm

Dues
I'm starting to collect dues for this session so please pay me as soon as possible so that I can minimize the number of trips to the credit union. Make checks payable to Han Moo Kwan Tae Kwan Do Club ($40).

Club Picnic
Mark your calendars for our annual club picnic at Las Palmas Park on August 9, 2008. You should be receiving an Evite soon with details for the picnic.

Clean Gear
Especially if you sparred last week, please remember to wash all your gear so you come to class smelling fresh as a summer breeze.

June Club News

Sparring Today!
Sparring is tonight. Please remember to wash your uniform and clean your sparring gear right after sparring to prevent any foul odors from developing while stuffed in your gym bag. Check out Best Practice 3 for some tips on cleaning your gear.

Saturday Session
We have a Saturday session next Saturday, June 7, around 9:15am-noon. This is a great opportunity to get an extra workout in before testing!

Testing
Thursday, June 12: Beginner and Intermediate Testing. Beginners start at 5pm and Intermediates start at 6pm, warmed up and ready to go.
Monday, June 16: Advanced Testing

Remember to have a patch on your uniform for testing and have a clean uniform and sparring gear. Get any primary objectives signed off well before testing!

Awards Night
Awards Night is June 19 and the dinner will be held at Frankie Johnnie & Luigi Too in Mountain View. More details to come.

Club Photos
I finally got around to uploading photos from December's Awards Night. Check it out here: http://good-times.webshots.com/album/563434987XLtUFV

NOTE: Unfortunately, LM has blocked Webshots so if you are on the company intranet, you won't be able to see the photos :(.

Next Beginner's Session
The next beginner's class begins July 14. Please start spreading the word about the next class! Flyers to distribute will be available soon.

May Club News

Saturday Sessions
We have a Saturday session _THIS_ Saturday, May 3, around 9:15am-noon. It's a good chance to get an extra workout in before testing.

The last Saturday session before testing is June 7.

Testing Dates
Thursday, June 12: Beginner and Intermediate Testing. Beginners start at 5pm and Intermediates start at 6pm, warmed up and ready to go.
Monday, June 16: Advanced Testing

Remember to have a patch on your uniform for testing and be sure to get those primary objectives signed off well before testing!

Testing Dates Announced!

Thursday, June 12: Beginner and Intermediate Testing. Beginners start at 5pm and Intermediates start at 6pm.
Monday, June 16: Advanced Testing

Be sure to get those primary objectives signed off well before testing!

For more information on the club testing process, please see the club policy Club Testing and Promotion Requirements and the directive Additional Testing and Promotion Requirements.

April Club News

Saturday Sessions
We have a Saturday session _THIS_ Saturday, April 5, around 9:15am-noon. Come get a little extra workout in!

Mark your calendar for the next few Saturday sessions:
May 3
June 7

Looking for a Volunteer
The club is looking for a volunteer to convert recorded tests from the past couple years of testing from DV to DVD. Club members will be able to check out DVDs from past years. This is a great feedback tool to help prepare for testing. We have equipment that can easily do this copying. If you have some time to spare for the club, it would be much appreciated! Please let Bob Ramirez know if you can help.

Sparring Night is this Thursday!

Thursday, March 27 is sparring night in the intermediate class. As usual, please remember to clip your finger and toe nails and bring your gear (which you always bring to class anyway, right?)

March Club News

Sparring Night is Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, Feb 28, is sparring night in the intermediate class. As usual, please remember to clip your finger and toe nails and bring your gear (which you always bring to class anyway, right?)

Saturday Sessions
We have a Saturday session _THIS_ Saturday, March 1, around 9:15am-noon. Come get a little extra workout in!

Mark your calendar for the next few Saturday sessions:
April 5
May 3
June 7

Chief Instructor Blog
We hope you are enjoying our new club website. Don't forget to periodically check out Kelly's Chief Instructor, where she will be posting some interesting stuff! http://www.hanmookwan-svl.org/chief_instructor_blog.htm

Please pay your dues this week as I plan to go to the bank very soon. Thanks!