Hello Students-

Boy, time is just flying by! Can you believe it is March already?!  The annual awards and potluck was a success as usual.  I hope everyone had a great time, just as I did! We have some exciting events coming in the next few months.

St. Louis Tournament- The annual St. Louis tournament is just around the corner. It is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th. This tournament is for all ranks, white belts and above.  We will work on tournament prep on the days marked “grappling” on the March calendar.

Last year we took home 3rd place in total points. My goal is to get first place and bring home the flag, however, this can ONLY be done with your participation, practice and focus. I believe in you and if we are all committed to the same cause we can accomplish anything!  Let’s represent Kuk Sool Won of Peoria and BRING HOME THAT FLAG!

Make sure you sign up if you plan on attending. I have placed a sign up poster at the school, next to the card box. The registration forms and hotel information will be on the WKSA web site soon, if they are not there already. Please visit: www.kuksoolwon.com or see me for more information.

I will be testing on Friday, April 24th, the day before the tournament.  Any DBN’s or Black Belts can also join me for testing as well. I will be leaving Peoria early Friday morning to prepare for my testing that afternoon.

Seminar and June Testing- This year’s Super Seminar will be on Sunday, June 14th.  The time is still to be determined. Remember Seminar is mandatory! Kuk Sa Nym travels to over 100 schools by van to visit you. That does not happen in other martial arts- To see the Grand Master you have to find him, so this is a great privilege for Kuk Sool students.

I will be testing in Galesburg on Saturday, June 13th at 9:00 a.m. Galesburg will have their seminar at noon and then we will be on our way to Peoria.  Peoria black belt testing is Saturday, June 13th at 6:00 p.m.

Bio/Photo- Black Belts, please remember to turn in your brief bio and photo. The photo must be in Generals Uniform.

Special Black Belt Testing-We will have a special black belt testing on Friday, March 13th at the Knoxville School at 6:00 p.m.

There will be no class on the following days:

No evening (5:30-7:00) black belt class on Friday, March 13th-Testing

Thursday, March 26th-Testing

Friday, March 27th-Testing