The Allstar Alert Spring 2011 Allstar Martial Arts Academy
1. SPRING 2011
The Allstar Alert
ALLSTAR MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY’S NEWS AND EVENTS
ALLSTAR MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY • 9128 FOREST HILL BLVD. • WELLINGTON, FL 33411 • 561-790-5422
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Martial Arts Lessons Build Character
to think about it - your muscle memory EMPOWERED! Knowing you can
Martial Arts training kicks in and the moves just happen. defend yourself from an attacker is life
offers much more than altering - for kids and adults. The
self defense. Character building is a
built in benefit of martial arts
No one can deny the importance of classes at Allstar Martial Arts Knowing that you can
self defense knowledge in today’s society. Academy. Life long character traits
From defending yourself against school are introduced and reinforced in the defend yourself against
bullies or warding off a potential purse martial arts classes at our Academy.
snatcher in the mall parking lot, self Some of these character traits are an attacker is
defense can prove to be invaluable at
some point in your life.
stated in our Tenets of Taekwondo
that the students chant at the end of
empowering and life
Kids and adults can learn age
every class: C O U RT E S Y,
INTEGRITY, PERSEVERANCE,
altering.
appropriate self defense that S E L F C O N T RO L A N D
works. At Allstar Martial Arts INDOMITABLE SPIRIT. These
Academy, self defense techniques are a tenets are upheld in every aspect of of a confidence that comes with that
part of every class that you attend. The student’s training inside our Academy knowledge will have you walking taller,
kids classes and the adult classes break and we emphasize the importance of holding your head higher, looking people
down techniques and defensive students upholding these values and traits in the eyes - which, in turn, makes you
movements that anyone can learn and outside of our studio, as well less of a target to those bad guys. It’s
remember. Through repetition and never too late to learn martial arts and
practice, the self defense moves you learn Knowledge is power. As you, the improve your confidence level. It may
become instinctual, so that if you have to student, learn kicks, blocks and punches, save your life one day! Inquire at the
defend yourself one day, you don’t have then incorporate those into realistic self front desk to find out how you can try
defense movements, you become lessons and change your life TODAY.
2. Upcoming Events at Allstar Martial Arts Academy
APRIL 2011
Closed for Easter Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23
MAY 2011
Parent’s Night Out Friday, May 13 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Pizza, Movie, Games, FUN! Ages 4.5-12 Members and non-members welcome.
Advanced registration required. $30
Board Breaking Workshop Power Hour Friday, May 27 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Perfect your board breaking techniques in preparation for your upcoming rank
testing. Break real wooden boards. Gain confidence in your breaking technique.
Details TBA closer to event date.
Closed for Memorial Day Monday, May 30
JUNE 2011
Session 1 Summer Camp Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Open Gym Friday, June 10 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Supervised free play, dodgeball, ninja tag, flag sparring and more.
Advanced registration required. $20
Testing Ceremony Saturday, June 18 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Details TBA closer to event date.
Awards Ceremony Monday, June 20 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Details TBA closer to event date.
Session 2 Summer Camp Monday, June 20 through Friday, June 24
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fun Week/Buddy Week Tuesday, June 21 through Saturday, June 25
Makeup Testing Ceremony Friday, June 24 6:30 p.m.
JULY 2011
Closed for Independence Day Monday, July 4
Session 3 Summer Camp Monday, July 5 through Friday, July 8
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Closed for Summer Vacation Monday, July 11 through Saturday, July 16
Reopen Monday, July 18
Session 4 Summer Camp Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Parent’s Night Out Friday, July 22 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Pizza, Movie, Games, FUN! Ages 4.5-12 Members and non-members welcome.
Advanced registration required. $30
AUGUST 2011
Session 5 Summer Camp Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Session 6 Summer Camp Monday, August 15 through Friday, August 19
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
3. Buddy Week is a HIT!
View the entire Buddy Week/Fun Week photo album here.
The Nottingham Family taking part in Buddy Week. Students, Trident
and Dylan, invited their mom and sister to attend class with them.
small taste of how much fun they have in
Nothing is more fun their martial arts classes.
than having moms and
dads, sisters and During the months prior to the
testing, students work hard,
brothers, and friends learning their material necessary
in your martial arts to earn their new rank. After the
class with you. testing is completed, we take a “breather”
from all of that training to have a little bit
Following every Testing and Awards more fun than usual, before we dive into
Ceremonies, we have what we call “Fun our new curriculum for our next testing
Week/Buddy Week” at Allstar Martial ceremony. Fun week is even more fun
Arts Academy. During this week, because your families and buddies can
students get to bring mom, dad, sisters, attend class with you. The students
brothers and/or friends to class with LOVE having moms, dads, siblings, and
them. Students have an opportunity to friends in class! Mark your calendars for
share with their families and buddies a our next Fun Week/Buddy Week - June
21 through June 25, 2011. You won’t
want to miss it.
4. Study. Learn. Practice.
What are those words that I hear in class? General knowledge for intermediate/
The funny sounding words you hear in class are Korean
advanced students.
commands. Here’s a brief overview of those words. General Choi Hong Hi: Founder of taekwondo
taekwondo: art of the hand and foot Chang Hon: Style of taekwondo we study
cha ryuht: attention April 11, 1955: Date taekwondo was founded
kyung nae: bow Charity, Harmony, Justice: 3 main objectives of taekwondo
jhoon bi: ready position To build a more peaceful world: #1 priority of taekwondo
bah ro: return to read position Total number of patterns: 24
seejak: begin
gomahn: stop Theory of Power, 6 elements:
dojang: training studio Reaction force: every force has an equal and opposite
dobok: uniform reaction force
kihap: yell Concentration: applying the impact force onto the smallest
target area will increase its effect
Equilibrium: a blow is most effective from a balanced body
Tenets of Taekwondo (the words we say at the Breath Control: a sharp exhale (kihap) at the moment of
end of every class) - a guide which all serious impact tenses the abdomen to concentrate
students of taekwondo should observe and maximum power, while a slow inhale helps
implement in their lives. prepare for the next movement
Mass: maximum power is obtained from using maximum body
Courtesy : be polite, respect others weight and speed
Integrity : define right and wrong, and have a conscience Speed: the most essential factor of force or power. Force equals
Perseverance: set a goal and patiently strive to mass multiplied by acceleration (F=MA)
achieve it; overcome every difficulty along the
way Each rank level will learn specific blocks, kicks, and punches - the
Self Control: strength to conduct oneself in a proper students must know the names of these moves and how to execute
manner each move, in order to be able to test for his/her next rank.
Indomitable Spirit: persevering through tough situations, without Through repetition during class, the students learn their moves,
fear or hesitation names, and proper execution; however, practice outside of the
studio is greatly encouraged. As with any sport or activity,
Patterns for each rank level: practice makes perfect. Any extra time spent training only helps
Beginners - Dan Gun, 21 moves to improve the student.
Intermediates - Joon Gun, 32 moves
Advanced - Choong Moo, 30 moves This is a basic study reference only. This is not an all inclusive list,
Black Belts - Kwang Gae, 39 moves & Choi Yong, 46 moves by any means. Students learn far too much in class to list here in
entirety. If you need any help with pronunciation, just ask!
Need a little motivation to help your child practice at home? He/she can earn patches for practicing specific techniques. Just log the practices
on this Practice Patch Log, turn on the completed form by June 6, 2011 and purchase the patch. Your child can wear the patch with pride!
Recent Testing /Awards
Congratulations to the Allstar Martial Arts Academy students who
recently tested and earned their new rank! You worked hard and proved yourself
during the testing ceremonies. We are proud of you and you should be very proud of
yourselves, knowing that you put forth the effort, trained hard, and EARNED your new
rank. Hard work ALWAYS pays off - congratulations!
A special Congratulations to our newest Black Belts! Tony Anthony, Maggie
DeMars, and Cassie Husik have earned the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt at our Academy.
They persevered through years of training and achieved their goal - BLACK BELT! The
journey for them has just begun. Now, they must train and perfect their moves, learn more
patterns, self defense, etc. to earn their next degree! It is always an extremely special and
During a Testing Ceremony, students perform proud moment for the instructors of Allstar Martial Arts Academy to place a Black Belt on
their patterns, techniques, self defense moves, one of their students, knowing the amount of work and effort they put into their training.
sparring (if intermediate), and board breaking. CONGRATULATIONS! We know you will wear your belts with pride.
5. Allstar Birthdays
Allstar Martial Arts
Academy Birthday Parties
Happy Birthday to you!
March
(better late than never)
Rose Bailey
Celeste Ferrus
March 1
March 2
are a Kickin’ Good Time
Joshua Zelevansky March 2
Charlie Stober March 3
Dror Gerges March 5
Elizabeth Mozey March 6
Shane Drayson March 8
Briana Yewell March 9
Drew Smith March 12
Julian Santiago March 14
Valerie Betts March 17
Callahan Burton March 21
Vincent Federlein March 23
Anthony Pietrafesa March 24
Garrett Cohen March 25
Carlo Ruiz March 25
Mason Slavin March 26
Hailey Lord March 27
Hannah Lord March 27
Shelby Adams March 28
April
experience. Your party will be hosted in
Joshua Ruderman April 2 Action-packed party a large (2,700 sq. feet), clean, safe, air
Jensen Buswell April 5 experience your guests conditioned studio equipped with a
Joshua Morel April 7 sound system and loaded with martial
Jack Thomas April 7 won’t forget! arts equipment. Your party attendees will
Spencer Baimel April 10 be entertained and supervised by your
Sean Thompson April 11 Give your child a birthday party they will party host and party instructors. We
Jared Greenberg April 11 remember forever! Allstar Martial Arts provide you with the ultimate action-
Jeremy Fairbairn April 19 Academy birthday parties provide you packed party experience, including the
Johnny Weber April 20 with a fun, exciting and unique way to instruction, lessons, games, and overall
Caleb Harris April 21 celebrate your child’s birthday. supervision—you supply the little stuff
Harrison Jaffe April 23 (paper products, cake, etc.) The children
Braden Strackman April 27 We lead and supervise action-packed will have a blast—while you sit back and
Javier Keough April 28 martial arts games and activities, which relax.
are always a huge hit, such as Dodgeball,
Ninja Tag, Mr. Lord Says, Relay Races,
May and so much more.
Download the details of Allstar Martial
Arts Academy Birthday Parties here.
Jenn Peggs May 1 We entertain and supervise the children Call or email us for more information
Matthew Lord May 1 during a fun group martial arts lesson, and/or to reserve your birthday party
Chase Cooper May 2 with the birthday child leading the way as date. 561-790-5422 or
Andrew Weinstein May 3 the “Assistant Instructor” for the party! info@amaawellington.com.
Steve Hsu May 5
Alex Sokoloff May 8 The children learn how to kick and
Blake Webster May 10 punch the practice pads, in preparation
Quinn Hartman May 11 for the grand finale, where they each will
Melanie Servidio May 12 have an opportunity to break a real
Alison Bailey May 13 wooden board!
Sophia Araujo May 18
Dawson Richert May 19 Probably the most memorable part of
Martin Miranda May 20 the party, however, is during the cake
Griffin Dale May 21 cutting, where the birthday child gets to
Zachary Engel May 23 cut the cake with a REAL SAMURAI
Bryce Carrabis May 26 SWORD!
Hollis Brady May 26
Olivia Esquivel May 27 It doesn’t get easier than this. Your
Paul Goldstein May 28 birthday party at Allstar Martial Arts
Westley Fredrick May 30 Academy will provide you with an EASY,
Andrew Riedell May 31 FUN, NO-STRESS birthday party
6. Kids Korner Important
Links
Allstar Martial Arts
Academy Class Schedule
Summer Camp 2011 at
Allstar Martial Arts
Academy
Summer Camp 2011
Registration Form - Allstar
Martial Arts Academy
Practice Patch Log Allstar
Martial Arts Academy
Color in Mr. Weinstein’s awesome flying side kick. Allstar Martial Arts
Academy Birthday Party
Information
View the entire Buddy
Week/Fun Week photo
album here.
Need directions to Allstar
Martial Arts Academy,
9128 Forest Hill Blvd.,
Wellington, FL 33411?
Find them here.
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