Possible seminar with Grandmaster Tom Muncy 10th Dan DSI early in November (Host Master McCann)
we are doing a new design. White T-shirts and vests with full colour DBBAI badge front and back. If you want one please email me ASAP cost £10.
Its HOT! Very HOT! But we have an air conditioned, wall mirrored, wooden sprung floored brand new training hall..........LA Fitness centre Huntingdon..........Tuesdays 4.30pm - 5.30pm and Sundays 4pm - 5pm.
Oundle classes closed for the summer
1/ Tang Soo Do "BOOT CAMP" 2003
We have an intense training weekend for all Tang Soo Do students. 13th and 14th of September in Forres Scotland. Students will be able to test for their next rank at the end of the two day course.
Subject will include:-
Weapons all levels
Forms all levels
Self-defence
Yoga for flexibility Cardio Kickboxing
Empty hand and weapon one step techniques
Breaking techniques Sparring Techniques
Drum training
Meditation (Because you will need it! LOL)
Master's Demonstrations (Knockouts etc.)
Book a flight now and you could fly up to Inverness for around £75, and its only a one hour trip.
Book your place at the first Dragon Academy Boot Camp NOW!
Email Michelle De-Vry
michelle_devry@hotmail.com
http://easyjet.com/en/book/index.asp For your cheap flight.
2/ Tang Soo Do Master Class (For all mature TSD Students, coloured belts included)
Its not a "Master's class" its a "Master Class" (The Master's class is down the pub)
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Next Master Class:-
Booked 21st September 11.30am - 3.30pm (Anyone staying over from the championships can stay at my house)
Cost £12 (Championships competitors £10)
Subjects:-
Chil Sang forms 1 - 5 with Master Woodiwiss and Master O'Toole
Higher Master's forms
Bong forms 1 -2 with Master Adlington (Plus applications)
More weapons if required and we have enough time
Rooting and up rooting
Pressure Points (Demonstration of no touch KO)
Yoga stretching techniques (to fix the lower back and loosen those tight hamstrings)
Master De-Vry if he can make it will teach anything from Child development thought the martial arts to the Official Royal Air Force Kickboxing Syllabus.
Please let me know if you are attending ASAP
3/ Smoking
If you've ever tried to quit smoking - as I have once or twice - you'll know that it's one of the hardest habits to break. But recently, I've been reading in The Independent about US scientists now reporting that certain cigarettes are more habit-forming than others. They have found that this is because of the amount of highly addictive "freebase" nicotine they produce and researchers at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland say that some brands contain up to 20 times a higher level of "freebase" nicotine.
According to the study the levels ranged from 1-2% to 36% (this was for a well-known American Brand called American Spirit). Marlboro cigarettes were found to contain up to 9.6% "freebase" nicotine, while Camel contains 2.7% and Winston 5-6.2%. According to the paper a spokeswoman for the Tobacco Manufacturers' Association in the UK said: "Cigarettes manufactured here ... may be quite different from those in America". So if you're trying to give up - it could be worth changing brands. If you would like to find out more go to http://no-smoking.org
4/ Ki Do and some of its aspects
Neutralise the effects of EMF pollution and enhance your bio-energy field. As Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) disrupt and fragment the human energy field we feel:
*Stressed-out
*Drained of Energy
*Often Irritated
*Mood Swings
*Mind Chatter
Ki Do harmonically strengthens the human energy field and students report:
*Less Stressed-out
*More Energy & Vitality
*Centred & Grounded
*Clarity
*Body/Mind Integration
5/ Subtle energy research.
a/ Increasing power for kick techniques (MBB+)
b/ Increasing power for hand techniques (MBB+)
c/ Muscles give off energy when contracted and need energy to relax, this should help with flexibility if we have the correct energy available.
d/ Rooting down and rooting out.
6/ Thought for the day
To handle yourself, use your head.
To handle others, use your heart.
7/ Dates for 2003
August 9th Tina's birthday (Happy birthday)
August 10th colour belt test Sawtry 2pm - 3.30pm (Form the guys stuck in traffic etc.)
September 9th instructors AMA insurance renewal
September 11th Aberdeen Ki Do seminar 6pm - 9pm (Students will receive a Ki Do patch as part of the seminar)
September 13th & 14th Scotland Boot camp
September 20th Master Adlington's Championships (Entry forms out now)
September 21st Master Class 11.30am - 3.30pm
September 28th London colour belt test & seminar
October 11th Bristol championships
Oct 19th Yoga stretch seminar Huntingdon LA fitness centre 4pm-5pm
October 25th Scotland Championships
October 25th Holland championships
November 2nd Colour belt test Sawtry 2pm-3.30pm
November 9th Black belt test 2pm
December 7th Scotland Ki Do Seminar (Students will receive a Ki Do patch as part of the seminar)
December 14th London colour belt test & seminar
December 21st last class Sawtry
January 6th classes start up again for the new year
8/ From a Monk's point of view:
Chi
The power of our body is no match for the sheer force of our intent.
As we understand the essence of Chi (pronounced "chee") we come to appreciate what it means to build our vital life force. Chi is the energy that keeps us alive and healthy. Chi is our life force. It is derived and generated from what we eat and drink. It is a result of what we do and think. It is effected by the people and environment all around us. It is molded by the thoughts and intentions that we carry with us from moment to moment.
The Shaolin monks understand this simplicity. Through rigorous training of the body and mind, they seek to build the quality of their Chi. In so doing, they build their "Te" (pronounced "day") or integrity. Te is how we are measured as a member of society. Society perceives us from how we are measured by our friends and family. Our friends and family see us through our actions and words. Action and words are driven by our thoughts and intentions.
As Chan Buddhists, the Shaolin monks spend much of their time in quiet contemplation, cultivating inner peace through sitting or slow moving Chi Kung practice. This system of deep breathing and conscious movement helps to bring focus and clarity to intention. When the pattern of moods are broken, one can act with balance and focus. With balance comes objectivity that seeks the truth of all situations. This is integrity, Te.
Applied to the martial arts, Te gives one honour. It helps us to hone our skills with the focus and drive to respect the history and legacy of the system we study and practice. Te rarefies our Chi, refines the essence of our energy. With this focus, we can direct our flow of Chi and deliver powerful blows that defy the physical effort behind them. It brings us into a calm security with who we are and how we move. Sparring from this centred space gives us true power.
Applied to everyday life, Te gives us confidence in our actions and interactions with people. Knowing that the quality of our thoughts affects those around us, we seek to bring positive energy and joy to all interactions. Chi moves within and through us, molded by our intentions. It catalyzes and contributes to those around us. Think of the times some negative person comes into the room and everyone is brought down with them. Then think of the time someone with good energy arrives and your whole attitude changes for the better. This is the powerful effect our Chi has on the world.
The intention we carry in our head and heart is more responsible for the outcome of an event than the actions we take or the words we speak. Taking the time to get in sync with our intention is a step toward building Te. Moving from a conscious and sincere intent with the hope of balance and compassion is to live with Te.
Amitabha (pronounced: o-mi-to-fo => Buddha Bless You.)
9/ On the lighter side
A woman driver is pulled over by a policeman:
Woman: Is there a problem, officer?
Officer: Ma'am you were speeding.
Woman: Oh I see.
Officer: May I see your license please?
Woman: I'd give it to you but I don't have one.
Officer: Don't have one?
Woman: Lost it for drink driving four times.
Officer: I see...May I see your vehicle registration papers please?
Woman: I can't do that officer.
Officer : Why not?
Woman: I stole this car.
Officer: Stole it?
Woman: Yes, and I killed and hacked up the owner.
Officer: You what?
Woman: His body parts are in plastic bags in the trunk if you want to see.
The officer looks at the woman and slowly backs away to his car and calls for backup. Within minutes 5 police cars circle the car.
A senior officer approaches the car, clasping his half drawn gun.
Officer 2: Ma'am, would you step out of your vehicle please!
The woman steps out if her vehicle.
Woman: Is there a problem sir?
Officer 2: One of my officers told me that you have stolen this car and murdered the owner.
Woman: Murdered the owner?
Officer 2: Yes, could you please open the trunk of your car?
The woman opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk.
Officer 2: Is this your car ma'am?
Woman: Yes, here are the registration papers.
The first officer is visibly stunned.
Officer 2: One of my officers claims that you do not have a driving license.
The woman digs into her handbag and pulls out her driving license and hands it to the second officer. He examines the license and looks quite puzzled.
Officer 2: Thank you ma'am, one of my officers told me you didn't have a license, that you stole this car, and that you murdered and hacked up the owner. Woman: And I'll bet the lying git told you I was speeding, too.
Moral of the story: Women. Don't mess with them.