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Changes to Woodbury Schedule Effective April 1, 2016

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Please note the changes to the schedule below, effective 4/1/16. The changes are as follows:

  • Monday: the weapons class (nun chaku & sai) will move to 5:30 PM; the junior advanced class will now start at 6:00 PM.
  • Wednesday: the 5:30 PM Junior Advanced class ranks will be green to apprentice black; the 7:00 PM class will be a Black Belt class – all ages. Those currently attending the 7:00 PM Adult class will be grand fathered in.
  • Thursday: the 6:00 PM class will be white to green ages 7-70

The new schedule will go into effect April 1, 2016.

Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation Tournament II

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TOURNAMENT…TOURNAMENT…TOURNAMENT…

The second Cheezic Tang Soo Do Tournament of 2016 will take place at Holy Cross High School in Waterbury on March 13th @ 9:00 AM.  This event will be FORMS AND BOARD BREAKING.

Entrance fee is $35.00 NO pre-registration– Trophies 1st thru 4th place.

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE…

Tournament Competition Seminars – All Locations Invited

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We have scheduled two “Tournament Competition” classes prior to the Federation Tournament March 13th.

In Woodbury a Tournament Board Breaking class will be taught by Bruce Butler on March 8th at 7:00 PM (you must supply your own wood).

Also on March 8th a Tournament Forms class will taught by Master Antonucci @ 7:00 PM in Naugatuck.  All ages and rand ranks invited to these classes.  There are no charges for these special events.

BREAK-A-THON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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The 12th annual St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Board Break-A-Thon will take place on Saturday, March 5th @ 3:30 PM at USA Martial Arts in Naugatuck.

Everyone is invited. Participants will be breaking boards to benefit St. Jude’s. In 2015 we raised a record $5,600.00, and we raised $58,000.00 cumulative over the past 11 years. The Hopkinson family will be donating a few boards but participants are encouraged to bring as much wood as you would like to break. Registration forms will be available from your instructors or at the studio’s.

Join the fun – see you there.

College Scholarship Applications Now Available

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The Dr. Curtis E. Tate College Scholarship applications are now available.

The $1,500.00 scholarship was founded in 1998 to honor the life of Dr. Tate who passed away in 1997. He was a dedicated martial artist, a fierce competitor and one of the first members of USA Martial Arts. This unique award is for our students only and it’s the only one of its kind in the United States. Applicants must be a member USA Martial Artists (or a child of a member) or one of the associated park & recreation programs, a high school senior or freshman, sophomore junior college student.

See your instructor for an application or go to www.usamartiartsct.com and to the “donate” tab to download an application.

Mail applications to: USA Martial Arts, 744 Main Street South, Woodbury CT. 06798. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 6, 2016.

Storm Closing Announcements

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A “Storm Closing” email will be sent to you by 4:00 PM if the road conditions are too dangerous to travel during a storm. We also post “Storm Closing” announcements on TV, channel WTNH channel 8 or on NBC Connecticut. The road conditions on your route to the studio may not be safe for travel so please use your best judgement before coming to class.

Extreme Bo Staff Seminar Scheduled for January 16th

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For those who want to step up their weapons game, an EXTREME BO STAFF SEMINAR has been scheduled for Saturday, January 16th from 2:00-3:30 in Woodbury.

Students will learn challenging moves and technique not practiced in a traditional class. The instructor is 3rd Dan Ken Buckley. The fee is $15.00 cash – all proceeds to benefit the Dr. Tate College Scholarship Fund for our martial artists. All clubs are invited.

Cheezic Tang Soo Do 2016 “Best of the Best” Awards Banquet

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The Cheezic Tang Soo Do 2016 “Best of the Best” Awards Banquet will be held on Sunday, January 31st at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT.

Tickets are $50 in advance and $55 at the door. Everyone is invited. Those with total cumulative points placing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in tournament competition will be recognized at the banquet. The registration forms and mailing addressis available online at www.cheezictsd.com under the “events” tab.

Also honored at the event will be the “Student of the Year” nominees from each dojang location in the federation. The USA Martial Arts “students of the year” nominees are as follows:

Andrew Williamson, Samantha Molzon, Scott Blum, Ian Steiner, Peter Austin, Sophia Marcus, Ashley Parsons, Thomas Kwashnak, Nasya Dechane, Brody Moore, Gina Greco, Olivia Baehr, Emelia Dooling, Sarah Varghese, Colin Murphy, Skylar Busch, Alexis and Machaela Ghecas, Ava Ghecas, Terry Smith, Liam Lawrence, Abby Lawrence, Garrett Murphy, David Low, Conor Smith, Clair Caco, Matteo Chiaravalloti, Jacob Morrow, Emilio Calvano and Nick Berardis.

Congrats to all nominees.

Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation Tournament I

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TOURNAMENT…TOURNAMENT…TOURNAMENT…

The first tournament of 2016 will be held on Sunday, January 17th at Holy Cross High School in Waterbury.

This event will be Sparring and Weapons only. Tournament entrance fee for the 2 divisions is $35.00. Trophies awarded for 1st thru 4th place. Sparring division competitors must have foam dipped head, hand, foot gear and a mouth guard. All males must have a groin protector.

Kubotan Seminar Scheduled for January 9th

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Back by request, USA Martial Arts is sponsoring a kubotan self-defense seminar for women.

A “Kubotan” is a 5 inch long hand held ancient weapon that is used to fend off a potential attacker using easy and effective techniques. The instructor is Master Lorraine Dunn-Laranetto. The cost of the seminar is $20, $10 for repeat attendees who bring their own kubotan (cash, no checks please). The class will be held on Saturday, January 9th from 2:00 – 3:30 PM at USA Martial Arts, located at 744 Main St. South in Woodbury. Those who register by January 2 will receive a free kubotan. Bring a friend or relative – everyone is invited. All proceeds to benefit the Dr. Curtiss E. Tate College Scholarship Fund. To register email dougwilke7@aol.com.