Congratulations!
December 2017
Examinations are an important part of the Karate experience, designed to measure retention and understanding of skills learned and it shows both to the student and to the instructor what he or she has learned in the time allotted and what he or she is capable of. New belts, Stripes (progress bands) are then presented to the students to give them something tangible that shows their progress and skill level. For some, progress can be incremental and for others it may be by leaps and bounds. i.e. Try hard, stay focused. The effort you put into the training is the results you’ll get out of it.
Training Regime:
Good: Once a week (better than none!)
Better: Two times per week
Best: Three times per week
Test results:
All candidates’ below demonstrated and performed their karate kihon (basics), and kata (forms) with confidence and spirit. Each were pushed and performed well under pressure. We are very proud of your achievement and welcome you to your new ranks. Some students may not have tested in Dec. maybe Jan, etc. since Dec. is the testing period I simply lumped you in.
Little Tigers: (Tiny Tots) Karate Class:
Mon/Wed (5:00 – 5:45pm)
Name: Promotion:
Cory Brown White/1
Arianna Dagam White/2 (Private lesson student w/Kieran)
Logan Stevenson White/2
Honor Perzai White/2
Honor Benuto White/2
Leena Diaz White/3
Ethan Holdin Yel/white 0
Nathaneil Gaede Yel/W/0
Flying Tigers (Youth) Shotokan Karate Class:
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat.
Name: Promotion:
Daniel Boling Yel/W/0
Renato Lopez Yel/W/2
Luke Smith Yel/W/3
Emily Hernandez Yel/W/3
Nicole Hernandez Yel/W/3
Hudson Worthington Yel/Blk/0
Luke Smith Yel/Blk/1
Isabella Cruz Yel/Blk/3
Jacob Romero Yel/Blk/3
Meledy Vera Yel/Blk/3
Zack Zambon Yel/Blk/3
Deanna Mitchell Yel/Blk/3
Audrey Domenech Or/W/0
Sophia Domenech Or/W/0
Alexander Vance Or/W/0 (Transfer student)
Ivan La Rache Or/2
Ryan Margono Or/3
Ian Li Gr/W/0 (6th kyu Green)
Derek Kwok Gr/W/1 (6th kyu Green)
Maya Siegel Gr/w/3 (6th kyu Green)
Shaw Siegel Gr/w/3 (6th kyu Green)
Adam Skeels Gr/W/3 (6th kyu Green)
Kai Fujimoto Gr/B/1 (5th kyu Green)
Isaac Espinoza Gr/B/1 (5th kyu Green)
Travis Margono Br/W/0 (3rd kyu Brown)
Iman Peerzai Br/W/0 (3rd kyu Brown)
Joseph Gonzales Br/W/1 (3rd kyu Brown)
Adult Shotokan Karate Class:
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thurs/Sat/Sun.
Name: Promotion:
Barbie Skeels 6th Kyu Green
Gwyneth St. Martin 5th Kyu Green (Provisional)
Boja Li 4th Kyu Green
Next exam: (White, Yellow, and Orange Belts) March 24th – 31st 2018.
Test Frequency:
Beginners (White, Yellow, Orange Belts) every 3 months: March, June, September, December
Intermediates (Green Belts) every 4 months: April, August, December
Advanced (Brown Belts) every 6 month: June, December
New Test Fees Effective January 2018
White, Yellow, Orange Belts: $35.00 per rank change (i.e. 9, 8,7th kyu)
Green Belts: $45.00 per rank change: 6th Kyu, 5th Kyu, 4th Kyu
Brown Belts: 3rd Kyu =$55.00, 2nd Kyu = $65.00, 1st Kyu $75.00
NOTE: If there is no one available to handle your test fees, dues, etc. please use envelope and place test fee in Dues box in front of the office window. For test fee associated to the rank received please refer to the rank chart hanging on the wall in the dojo hallway.
A Special thank you to all of our USKL Sensei’s and sempai’s for their help in the process of preparing each member candidate for their exam.
“Never give up on the idea, goal or dream
of becoming a black belt”
Thank you all (parents and students) for your friendship, trust and support, keep up the great work, congratulations to everyone.
PS; Please help our dojo grow, if you feel that we are doing something very positive and making a difference, please help spread the word, tell a friend. If anyone has any ideas on improving our program both internally and externally (advertising/social media) please let us know.
Thank you,
Sensei Ty Aponte
6th Dan, chief instructor
