Mid-December Club News

No Class Tonight!
Tonight is black belt testing. Come back on Thursday.

Awards Night
Congratulations to those of you who tested!

The Awards Ceremony will be this Thursday, December 17, at 6pm. After, we will be heading over to Sunny Buffet for dinner at around 7:20pm (map).The price of dinner was included in your club dues, so all of you have no excuse not to come out and celebrate your progress over the last 6 months with us! Feel free to invite your significant other (~$13).

Sparring Night
Monday night, December 21, we will be having a sparring session since December's sparring night falls on Christmas Eve. Bring your sparring gear and your clipped finger and toenails!

Next Session
We will be holding class again after the holidays, resuming January 4. The next beginners class will begin January 11, 2010. Don't forget to tell your co-workers! Please print out this flyer and post it outside your cubicle or on any authorized bulletin boards. If you refer someone and they stay the full session, you can get your dues waived the following session.

December Club News

Testing is Coming Up!!!

Here are the test dates:

• December 10 – Beginners starting at 5pm followed by Intermediates Testing at 6pm
  
• December 14 – Advanced Testing (no Beginners or Intermediates Class)
  

If you want to test and can't make the test date, please talk to Kelly ASAP and have your test rescheduled. If you plan on testing and haven't filled out a test form, you must fill one out on Thursday.

For review of any hyung or basics that you might need reminders on, don't forget there is this resource online: http://www.hanmookwan.org/art_form_references.htm

Saturday Session
We will be having a Saturday Session THIS SATURDAY starting at 9:30am on December 5. This is a terrific chance to get some last minute work in for test night!

Awards Night
The Awards Ceremony will be on December 17 at 6pm. After class we will be heading over to Sunny Buffet for dinner at around 7:20pm (map).The price of dinner was included in your club dues, so you have no excuse to not come out and celebrate with us! Feel free to invite your significant other (~$13).

Next Beginners Class

The next beginners class will begin January 11, 2010. Start telling your co-workers! Please print out this flyer and post it outside your cubicle or on any authorized bulletin boards. If you refer someone and they stay the full session, you can get your dues waived the following session.

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

Mid-November Club News

Sparring Night is THIS Thursday!!!
Because this month's sparring night falls on Thanksgiving, we are moving it to this Thursday. Remember to bring your sparring gear and clip your fingernails and toenails!

Extra Self-Defense Lessons on Thursday

Jeff will be holding extra self-defense lessons for those interested, on the third Thursdays of the month after intermediate class in the mirrored exercise room (the same we warm up in before class). This is intended only for intermediate class members (green belts and above).

What will be covered?

• More time to practice current techniques and more variations
• Address and expand individual attitude/approach towards the self-defense mind-set (your self-defense belief system)
• Discuss and explore hypothetical or real life scenarios and practice other options
• Learn new techniques
• Explore student suggestions (your worst scenario or something from the media)

Testing Dates
Here are the test dates:

• December 10 – Beginners and Intermediates Testing
• December 14 – Advanced Testing
• December 17 - Awards Ceremony and Dinner

If you want to test and can't make the test date, please talk to Kelly ASAP and have your test rescheduled. If you plan on testing, we'll have the test forms out soon. If you have primary objectives from your last test, you better have them signed off ASAP.

For review of any hyung or basics that you might need reminders on, don't forget there is this resource online: http://www.hanmookwan.org/art_form_references.htm

Next Beginners Class

The next beginners class will begin January 11, 2010. Start telling your co-workers! Please print out this flyer and post it outside your cubicle or on any authorized bulletin boards. If you refer someone and they stay the full session, you can get your dues waived the following session.

November Club News

Saturday Session is THIS Saturday!!!
We will start at about 9:30am and go until 12pm. Come get some extra practice in! Testing is next month so you should work off any primary or secondary objectives you might have from your last test or anything else you need to work on.

Testing Dates - Mark your calendars!
We've finalized our testing dates:

• December 10 – Beginner’s and Intermediates Testing
• December 14 – Advanced Testing
• December 17 - Awards Ceremony and Dinner

Next Beginners Class

The next beginners class will begin January 11, 2010. Start telling your co-workers! We'll send flyers for you to post soon.

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

October Club News

Thank you to everyone who helped out on Diversity Day and at the Fun Run!

Saturday Session is THIS Saturday!!!
We will start at about 9:30am until 12pm. Come get some extra practice in! Testing is coming up soon so it's a great chance to work off any primary or secondary objectives you might have from your last test or anything else you need to work on.

Testing Dates - Mark your calendars!
We've finalized our testing dates:

• December 10 – Beginner’s and Intermediates Testing
• December 14 – Advanced Testing
• December 17 - Awards Ceremony and Dinner

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

September Club News

Looking for a Few Volunteers for Diversity Day
Diversity Day is September 17, 2009 from 11:00am - 1:00pm in the B/163 Employee Connections parking lot. The club will have a booth to promote the club and answer questions. Please sign up on Doodle (you just type your name and check which timeslot(s) work best): http://www.doodle.com/gf83kibccmqrn3vd (please let me know if you have trouble accessing this link). Please also write in your t-shirt size next to your name. We are looking for at least 2 volunteers per timeslot, but the more the merrier! For more information, please contact John Chen (john.y.chen@lmco.com)

Labor Day
No class on Labor Day! Workout at home by yourself!

Saturday Session
Since this weekend is Labor Day, we are moving our monthly Saturday session to Saturday, September 12. We will start at about 9:30am until 12pm. Come get some extra practice in!

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

Photos Uploaded
Photos from the last Awards Night and from last month's picnic are online. Check it out: http://community.webshots.com/user/hmktkd

August Club News

Club Picnic
We are having our annual club picnic on Saturday, August 15 at Las Palmas Park in Sunnyvale (map). Our very own Chief Instructor Kelly will be grilling up some delicious meat! We request that you bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will start around 11:30am. You should have received an Evite invitation in your e-mail where you can RSVP; if you did not receive the invitation, please contact Amy.

Equipment Purchasing
If you need any new equipment such as a new uniform or other gear, please fill out an equipment order form.

We also have some shirts for sale. Buy a shirt and represent the club!

Club Dues
Please pay Amy club dues ASAP if you haven't already. Make checks payable to Han Moo Kwan Tae Kwan Do Club ($40). Cash is also accepted.

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

September Saturday Session
September's Saturday session will be held on September 12 (adjusted because of the holiday weekend).

July Club News

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

Recruiting for the Next Beginners Class
The next beginners class session is July 13. Start recruiting your friends and co-workers to join the club. We need at least six people to participate to have a beginner's class. If you refer someone and they stay the whole session, your club dues are waived for the following session.

Please print out this flyer and post it around your work area! http://www.hanmookwan-svl.org/all_doc/misc/TKD_flyer.pdf

July Saturday Session
Since the first Saturday of July is the holiday weekend, we are having our Saturday session on July 11. Come for an extra workout, starting at 9:30am!

Club Picnic
We are having our annual club picnic on Saturday, August 15 at Las Palmas Park in Sunnyvale (map). Our very own Chief Instructor Kelly will be grilling up some delicious meat! We request that you bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will start around 11:30am.

Equipment Purchasing
If you need any new equipment such as a new uniform or other gear, please fill out an equipment order form.

We also have some shirts for sale. Buy a shirt and represent the club!

Club Dues
Please pay Amy club dues ASAP if you haven't already. Make checks payable to Han Moo Kwan Tae Kwan Do Club ($40). Cash is also accepted.

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

Mid-June Club News

Awards Dinner
Congratulations to those who tested last week! This Thursday, June 18, is the Awards Ceremony at 6pm, followed by dinner at Sunny Buffet around 7:20pm (map).The price of dinner was included in your club dues, so you have no excuse to not come out and celebrate with us! Feel free to invite your significant other (~$13).

Club Picnic
We are having our annual club picnic on Saturday, August 15 at Las Palmas Park in Sunnyvale (map). Our very own Chief Instructor Kelly will be grilling up some delicious meat! We request that you bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will start around 11:30am.

New Class Info
The next beginners class session is July 13. Start recruiting your friends and co-workers to join the club. We need at least six people to participate to have a beginner's class. If you refer someone and they stay the whole session, your club dues are waived for the following session.

Shirts for sale!
We have some shirts for sale. Buy a shirt and represent the club!

July Saturday Session
Since the first Saturday of July is the holiday weekend, we are having our Saturday session on July 11. Come for an extra workout, starting at 9:30am!

June Club News

Saturday Session THIS Saturday
Saturday session this Saturday June 6, 9:30am. Come get a little extra workout and practice for testing!

Testing is Almost Here!
Testing is coming up really soon, so make sure you have your patch sewed on your uniform and have any primary objectives signed off. For an overview of the testing practice, check out our Testing Activities Best Practice (HMKTKD-BP5).

June 11 – Beginners and Intermediates
June 15 – Advanced
June 18 – Awards Ceremony followed by Dinner at Sunny Buffet on Mathilda

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

May Club News

Testing is Next Month!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming test dates! Testing is coming up really soon, so make sure you have your patch sewed on your uniform and have any primary objectives signed off. For an overview of the testing practice, check out our Testing Activities Best Practice (HMKTKD-BP5).

June 11 – Beginners and Intermediates
June 15 – Advanced
June 18 – Awards Ceremony and Dinner

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

April Club News

Saturday Session
Saturday session is this Saturday, April 4. Come between 9:30 and noon for a little extra workout!

Test Dates!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming test dates!

June 11 – Beginners and Intermediates
June 15 – Advanced
June 18 - Awards Ceremony and Dinner

Club Dues
Please pay Amy club dues ASAP if you haven't already. 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

March Club News

Saturday Session
Saturday session is this Saturday, March 7. Come between 9:30 and noon for a little extra workout!

Club Dues
Please pay Amy club dues ASAP if you haven't already. 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

February Club News

Saturday Session
Saturday session is this Saturday, February 7. Come between 9:30 and noon 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