SUNDANCE NEWSKICKER January 2018

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We are very excited to ring in 2018 and get started on what promises to be

another incredible year with our Taekwon-Do family! Welcome to all of our

new members who joined us in December. Congratulations on taking your first

steps in your Taekwon-Do journey. We have lots of events happening and are

kicking off the new year with our in-house tournament. All members are

encouraged to attend and participate to gain experience and an introduction to

Taekwon-Do Competition. We have lots of tournaments and seminar

opportunities for our members all year long plus the addition of new programs

to our facility! Now is the time to start setting goals in your training and

smashing them.

IN-HOUSE TOURNAMENT

Our in-house tournaments are used for all of our members to gain experience and build camaraderie in a fun and safe

environment. We have divisions for all ages and experience levels, from our youngest beginners to our most advanced

black belts. Everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy a great day with friends and colleagues.

When: Saturday, January 20, 2018 (No Classes)

Where: Sundance Martial Arts Vernon

Who: Everyone! Categories for ages 4 and up, White belt and up

Cost: $25 which includes a participation certificate and pizza lunch! All participants are guaranteed at least two matches

in both patterns and sparring.

SEMINAR WITH 11-TIME WORLD CHAMPION CARL VAN ROON

Sundance Taekwon-Do is proud to present a very special seminar with multiple time world champion Mr. Carl van Roon

to be held in the beautiful Okanagan Valley on March 17 & 18, 2018 . Please see the attached pages for more information

on schedules and accommodations. This event is sanctioned by the International Taekwon-Do Federation of B.C.

Some highlights of Mr. van Roon’s career include:

-Masters Degree Sport & Exercise Science (Mindset Coaching). Post-graduate Diploma (Exercise Rehabilitation)

-Best Overall Competitor of the 2009 & 2011 ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships

-ITF Taekwon-Do World Champion 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017

-ISKA Sport Karate World Champion 2010, 2016

For more information on Mr. van Roon check out his website at http://www.vrma.co.nz/ and also don’t forget to check out

some of his videos!

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“Your focus determines your reality.”

– Qui Gon Jinn

We are very lucky to have been chosen as the host for what promises to be a wonderful weekend of training and we hope

you will join us. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. David White at (250) 306-2285. For more up to date

information and to register online visit www.sundancemartialarts.com. We look forward to seeing you in Vernon!

WORLD CUP 2018 AUSTRALIA!

Have you been training hard and want to take your competition to the next level? The World Cup is being held in

Australia at the end of September and is open to everyone ages 12 and up, blue belt and up who would like to compete!

We will be having an information session on Wednesday, January 10th at 6:00 p.m. (Vernon dojang) for students and

parents interested in attending or who would like more information and to hear about some fundraising options.

GO TEAM SUNDANCE!

IMPORTANT: POLICY REGARDING SPARRING EQUIPMENT

Proper and complete sparring equipment is MANDATORY for any sparring in our schools. This is for the safety of all

our members.

No equipment, no sparring, no exceptions.

For sanitary and insurance reasons the school will not be lending equipment to students.

Therefore, sparring gear is required training equipment once a student reaches yellow

stripe. Sparring gear is available through the club at a package discount rate. We carry only the

best in sparring gear with the Mightyfist line of high quality, premium equipment. Mouth guards

are also required. All pro-shop special orders are placed on the 3rd Friday each month. Please see

Mr. White for pricing and ordering details.

LOST AND FOUND

Please check the lost and found at the front entrance of the dojang for any missing items. There are quite a few water

bottles, hoodies, winter jackets and socks. Please take extra care and try not to forget your items. Sundance Martial Arts is

not responsible for lost or stolen items.

HORSEPLAY IN THE DOJANG

Please be advised that horseplay is strictly forbidden, and that Sundance Martial Arts Ltd. and our staff are not responsible

for unattended children outside of class time.

Members and guests are expected to act within the rules and etiquette of the dojang at all times. Members are asked to

review the student manual, or the sign at the entrance, for details of our protocol and etiquette. Unsafe behavior will not

be tolerated. Please also note that the secondary training area is for stretching and practice. Students who arrive

early for class are expected to warm up quietly while there are other classes in session. Tablets and phones are

prohibited until after all classes have been completed.

SECONDARY TRAINING FLOOR

Our new second training floor is now open! We would like to thank the efforts of Mr. Rob Barker for putting in hours of

work to make this possible for us. With the new training floor there are a few policies for its use. Please note the

following:

• Floor is to be used by current members ONLY. Parents, siblings and other non-members are not permitted to be

on the floor

• All members must be in uniform when using the secondary floor for quiet practice and warm up

• Training on the secondary floor must not interfere with any active classes on the main floor. Noise must be kept to

a minimum when training

• Students under the age of 14 are not permitted to use the breaking

machines or boards without the direct supervision of an adult, black belt

instructor for safety.

PLEASE KEEP OUR DOJANGS CLEAN!

As our schools grow is becoming more and more important to keep our

dojangs clean and tidy at all times. Please ensure that all shoes are removed

and placed in an appropriate spot. Also, please ensure that if eating in our

facilities that all food must be kept in the viewing areas. If there is an issue,

please let our staff know.

UNIFORM POLICY

Please be advised that a complete and clean uniform is required while

training at our school. The official ITF dobok consists of a jacket, pants and

belt denoting the rank of the wearer. Students who do not have a complete

dobok may not be permitted to participate in class and will not receive class

credit.

VIEWING CLASSES

Parents are encouraged to watch class. It is very important, however, that

parents remain quiet and avoid talking with their children while class is in

progress. Please also refrain from using your cell phone and turn all ringers

off. If there are smaller children they are welcome to quietly play with the

toys provided. Please remember that this is a learning environment for the

students and everyone should respect the rules and etiquette of the dojang at

all times.

STUDENT/PARENT COMMITTEE AND FACEBOOK GROUP

A group had been created for parents and students to connect with one

another for planning fundraising and other club activities.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SundanceFundraising/

Please invite or add any other Sundance parents or members you can think

of!

PRE-TESTING AND COLOUR BELT EXAM POLICY

Please be advised that for all examinations the pre-tests can be conducted by

any black belt over the age of 15. Please ensure to be courteous of their time

and ask in advance of the date you would like to pre-test. All pre-tests and

applications to grade (along with applicable testing fees) are due no later

than one week prior to the scheduled examination date.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!

Wow! What a fall season! We have several new members around the dojang

and it’s great to see so many people starting their journey together. Please

take time to get to know our new white belts and to try and help them reach

their goals. A team is only strong when everyone works together and all of

our skill sets improve by heling others.

Calendar

January 20, 2018

Sundance In-House Tournament Vernon Dojang

No experience necessary!

January 21, 2018

Black Belt Exams

Vernon Dojang

February 23-25, 2018

ITF International Instructors Course

Halifax, NS

http://www.ctfi.org/iic-halifax/

February 23, 2018

Colour Belt Exams

Kelowna Dojang

February 24, 2018

Colour Belt Exams

Vernon Dojang

March 17 & 18, 2018

Seminar w/ Carl van Roon

Vernon Dojang

Blue Belt and Up

www.sundancemartialarts.com

April 7-8, 2018

Grand Master Weekend w/ GM Lan &

GM Laquerre

San Jose, CA, USA

www.itfseminar.com

April 20-21, 2018

CTFI Western Canadian Championships

Regina, SK

www.ctfi.org

May 5, 2018

Hood River Invitational

Hood River, OR, USA

http://www.hoodrivermartialarts.com/

May 19, 2018

ITF BC Cup

Prince George, BC

September 25-30, 2018

ITF World Cup

Sydney, Australia

http://itfworldcup2018.com/