READ ON - UPDATED 7/27/2010!
Here’s the latest
from your martial arts studio:
Valley Tang Soo Do Academy was
awarded WTSDA studio of the year -
at the recent 2010 World Championships, VTSDA was inducted into the World Tang
Soo Do Hall of Fame as the first ever Studio of the year. We were chosen from over 700 schools
worldwide as the school that best fits the mold as the highest quality, best run
studio in the World Tang Soo Do Association.
We’re proud to hold that title and will strive daily to make every
student feel welcome and appreciated while teaching the best quality martial
arts in the state of Alaska.
World Championship team –
congratulations on a job well done to our 18 competitors who went to
Greensboro, NC to compete with the best in the World. Over 1600 competitors showed up to compete,
meet up with old friends and make new ones from all over the world. Team VTSDA
took 3 medals from the event but more importantly, competed at the
International level with great technique and attitudes.
Last Chance! – for
discounted registration fees for the upcoming Ninja, Seibukan and Battojutsu
Seminars – You must sign up and pay before this Friday to receive a $20
discount on these ‘not to be missed’ seminars.
See the front counter today!!
New ACMA t-shirts on
the way for Back to school! – We will have new ACMA t-shirts and limited
edition shirts available for your back to school shopping!
Graduation and traditional test
– ACMA’s graduation is happening this weekend, Saturday, July 31st
at 5:30 PM. You must have a graduation
invitation to be allowed entry. Get your
stripes this week if you don’t have them yet.
Also, Tang Soo Do students Brown belt and higher need to attend the
traditional test at 1PM that same day – no excuses!
Just a quick note – uniform tops are in for leadership and
Black belt tops are in as well…if you’ve been waiting, see the front counter
today! We also have the rest of the
Carlson Gracie Team Gi’s in.
State Fair Booth volunteer
signups are needed – get free parking and free entry for helping out
at the ACMA Fair Booth in Raven Hall.
See the front counter for details – there
are age restrictions for signups.
T-shirt training day has been
changed to Tuesday! – it used to be tshirt Monday, but now it’s on
Tuesday – wear your ACMA, Seibukan or VTSDA t-shirt instead of a Gi top to
train on Tuesdays – why the change?
T-shirt Tuesday sounds better!!
VIP Guest passes available
– Chances are, you have a friend or family member who’s interested in martial
arts; or at least wondering what you’ve been going on about for the past
month! Why not invite them to try a
class – pick up a VIP guest pass at the front counter, put your name on the
back and if your friend signs up, you can get up to $25! There’s no limit to how many people you
invite so help spread the word about ACMA today.
World Class
programs and curriculum –
Tang
Soo Do – The
World Tang Soo Do Association has over 700 schools worldwide in 36
countries and is the largest most respected organization of its kind, in the
world. Valley Tang Soo
Do Academy is proud to be one of its largest studios on the West
Coast.
Seibukan Jujutsu – Headquartered in Monterey, CA, the
International Seibukan Jujutsu Association has Dojo’s in 5 countries; The
Grandmaster and Founder of the art makes annual visits to Seibukan Jujutsu of
Wasilla to pass on knowledge and to ensure the quality of the martial art taught
under his banner.
Tran’s Muay
Thai Association – the only authentic Muay Thai
organization of its kind in the World, AK Muay Thai is proud to be a charter
member of TMTA. Master Tran was here last month to help launch our
program and will make regular visits to Alaska to witness the growth of his
system.
Mixed Martial Arts – What makes our MMA program unique
and different is our emphasis on humility and respect. Coach James
McKinley has experienced MMA competition as a fighter in the AFC and brings his
knowledge and skills to our traditional martial arts school. Mr.
Barker and Mr. Thornton are certified MMA instructors through Martial Arts
University International and Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Many
MMA programs have all the attitude, no certification, and no respect – not so at
ACMA – come see for yourself.
Tai Chi – Instructor Carole Milstead is a
fantastic Yang Style Tai Chi
instructor who lived in China and practiced Tai Chi for years.
There are a lot of Tai Chi teachers in the world, many of which have
never been to the birthplace of the art; Carole has the knowledge and is
enthusiastic about passing it on to those interested in this ‘soft’ martial
art. Try a class today!
Black Belt Program – To
achieve black belt in any martial art takes dedication, practice, commitment
and an attitude of excellence. If you
have these traits and a desire to be a black belt and have not committed
yourself toward personal betterment and martial arts excellence, talk to your instructor
ASAP. Instructors give their experience,
technique and knowledge to all students on the floor; for those students who
want to go the distance, ACMA’s instructors will go the distance for you and
with you. BBP is invitation only; contact your instructor if you're interested in taking your training to the next level.
Here’s what you get with BBP; Up to 3
training days per week; 15 minutes extra training at every class; advanced
technique; weapons training; the possibility for leadership selection; black
uniform; instruction from the highest ranks; discounted tuition for add-on
programs; Black Belt Program only seminars; and discounted regular seminars. What are you waiting for? Will you quit at green belt or be the next
black belt? Black Belt is forever! A former
green belt is someone who did karate for a while. Which one are you?
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