Graduation Information this Saturday, Dec. 20

December 19, 2008

This week was “Spotlight Week”, which many of you have received your 1st black stripe! Congratulations!!! You are halfway to earning your next belt! Many of you have received 2 black stripes and a red stripe, which means you will be receiving your new belt on Saturday! Awesome job on your hard work and effort!

If you are promoting this Saturday, please do not forget to turn in your Intent to Promote sheet before Saturday’s graduation. Wear your V-neck uniform and belt, and please remember the schedule:

Lil’ Dragons / 10:30am
Juniors / 11:30am
Teens / 12:30am

Congratulations again – we are very proud of your progress!

P.S. Due to the Graduation Ceremonies, there will be no martial arts classes that day.

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You would be interested to know….

December 5, 2008

Our biggest event of the year is this Saturday, Dec. 6th at 4pm!!! We are showcasing 23 students this Saturday as they receive their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree Blackbelts! This is an exhibition show of demonstrations from the staff, from our Dream Team, and our recent graduates!!! I highly recommend attending and watching the Blackbelt Spectacular. It is our greatest pride to graduate our students who have earned and worked hard to achieve their Blackbelts! This is a show you don’t want to miss!! Tickets are on sale now! El Toro High School, Charger Hall.

(Please note: due to the event, there will be no classes Sat. Dec. 6th)

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USBA Dojo Guidelines

December 5, 2008

Welcome to US Blackbelt Academy!!!

To maintain a high level of safety in our dojo and to create a positive and respectful Martial Arts training environment, we request our students and their guests follow these guidelines.

· Always demonstrate your respect with a formal “Bow” as you enter and exit the dojo and matted training areas.

· Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class.

· Please place your shoes neatly in the shoe rack.

· Please ensure you check in on the computer.

· Respect the property and belongings of others.

· Keep uniform neat and clean with patches properly sewn. Please learn to properly tie your belt & uniform.

· Practice good personal hygiene habits. Keep uniforms neat, clean and odor free.

· Practice your Black Belt respect by being well mannered and courteous to others.

· Introduce your guests or visitors to an Instructor and show them guest seating. Please no guests on the mat, remain in seating area only.

· Children should always be supervised and attended by an adult or parent unless in class or pre-class warm-up.

· Basic program students should be training two times per week. Leadership team students should be training three times per week.

· Please notify your Instructor if you will be missing class.

· Demonstrate proper posture and attitude. Exhibit QT “Quick Take Off” and a positive response.

· For student safety, jewelry should not be worn in training areas.

· Please no gum chewing on the mat.

· Please place all Cell phones on Vibrate Mode, please answer all calls outside the dojo.

· Please supervise all children in playroom at all times, and please clean up after your children before leaving the dojo.

· Students and Parents should memorize our Student Creed and recite it loud and proud at the beginning of each class. Learning, understanding and applying it’s meaning will enhance your progress.

· Train hard - Eat Healthy - Enjoy the results!

· Enter the class with energy and demonstrate your enthusiasm for learning.

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New Feature – Our New Member Zone!

November 30, 2008

Especially for White Belt Students at USBA in Orange County, California New students are special! And for our newest martial artists, we are introducing here on USBAPride.com a section dedicated to our new students. Here we will help you “learn the ropes” at USBA, and get up to speed on school rules, on where to find our many resources, and how best to take advantage of all that our school has to offer.