Showing posts with label Graduation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Graduation. Show all posts

Friday, January 25, 2013

Graduation, Workshops, Banquet - 9 Year Anniversary

Hey Everyone,

March 2nd is our next graduation and 9 year celebration of the school.  Some of you have been here from the beginning and we should celebrate that as well.  This year we're changing up the format so we make things easier for families wanting to see their kids/spouses/significant others graduate.

Schedule of Events for March 2, 2013 (details below):

9:30 - 10:30 am - Praying Mantis Saber for Kids (sign up early so we can order a sword in time)
10:30 - 11:30 am - GRADUATION/Group Photo - Kids Kung Fu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Way of the Mantis Workshop
3:00 - 4:00 pm - GRADUATION/Group Photo - Adult Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
6:30 - ?:?? pm - BANQUET/CELEBRATION

DETAILS

Praying Mantis Saber for Kids 

The Saber is considered the Tiger of Kung Fu weapons. It’s ferocious and vicious attack methods are why it became one of the more popular weapons in China and used across all styles of Kung Fu. Learn to wield this mighty weapon, becoming a whirling dervish with this blade in your hand. Saber must be purchased separately.  SIGN UP TODAY

Graduation/Belt Ceremony - (Kids Kung Fu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)

It''s graduation time again! Time to celebrate your hard work and dedication to training. Friends, family, significant others are all invited. Graduation will be opened with the always entertaining Lion Dance, followed by kids Kung Fu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu demonstrations.  

Way of the Mantis Workshop

The Praying Mantis, a fierce predator in the insect kingdom that hooks, grabs, and topples it's opponent; then shreds them apart on the ground. 350 years ago, Wong Long studied the way of the Mantis and indoctrinated it's superior fighting methods into his Kung Fu. 

Enter the world of the Mantis, and become the bug.  In this rich and historic workshop, Master Brown will lead you on a journey into the 'Way of the Mantis'. Learn some of the Mantis Kung Fu fighting techniques, holds, counters, and more, in this action packed workshop. All skill levels welcome.

Kids may attend if they are Orange Sash or above.  1:00 to 3:00 pm before Belt Ceremony  SIGN UP TODAY

Graduation/Belt Ceremony - (Adult Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)

It's graduation time again! Time to celebrate your hard work and dedication to training. Friends, family, significant others are all invited.

Banquet and Celebration

Join us in celebrating 9 years of Plum Blossom Fitness Martial Arts by sharing a meal with friends/family.  We had a great time last year and Bamboo provided us with excellent food and service.  We look forward to going there again.  Dinner will be in the banquet hall at Bamboo Restaurant in Westford, MA at 6:30 pm following the Adult Belt Ceremony (with time to go get cleaned up).  Dress nice.  Sign ups needed in advance.


Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Guidelines for Promotions and Ranking

Ancient Chinese Proverb - "One must learn to taste bitter, before they know sweet." 



Belt ceremonies and awarding of rank are an important part of martial arts training. This is an honor for both the student, and the teacher; celebrating the achievement of skill attained through hard work, dedication, commitment, and perseverance. The following are guidelines to our Belt Ceremonies:
  1. Those being promoted will find out at a belt ceremony. It is impolite to ask if you are being promoted.
  2. If you were to be promoted, but are unable to attend a belt ceremony, you will be promoted at the next belt ceremony. 
  3. There are no tests. You either become a rank, or you are still working on the skills for it. Your instructors will promote you when you have demonstrated the appropriate skills necessary, and they believe you are ready. A voluntary demonstration of skills will be available following a belt promotion.
  4. Consistent attendance and effort help you advance faster in martial arts. Show up, work hard, and let your teachers do the rest. Hard work and perseverance pay off. 
  5. As stated, belt ceremonies are an important event in Martial Arts. It takes an 'average' of 8 to 10 years for people to attain a Black Belt in San Shou or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The school is a family, attend belt ceremonies when you see them, and support one another.