KIM’S INSTITUTE OF MARTIAL ARTS 26 Briarcrest Square Hershey, PA 17033 (717) 909-5566 KIMA Connection Message of the Month March 2014 www.KIMAUSA.com Have the Courage to Try New Things As martial artists, we understand the value and importance of building good habits both in and out of our training. We know that planning and sticking to a solid routine is the key for positive growth and success in every area of our lives. But sometimes we can become so set in our ways that we start being fearful of trying new things. Maybe it’s because we are afraid of what we don’t know, or maybe it’s the fear of failure that stops us … but either way we need to have the courage to open ourselves up to new experiences. Think of some of the things you enjoy most in your life right now, and remember the first time you tried them. What if you had been afraid and let your fear stop you back then? How different might your life be today? How much enjoyment might you have missed out on? How many of your close friends might you not have met? It’s important to remember that allowing ourselves the freedom to experience new things is vital to our growth. And sometimes it’s the things that scare us the most now that can bring us the most satisfaction later. Media Director: Diana Dietz More inside!
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KIM’S INSTITUTE OF MARTIAL ARTS 26 Briarcrest Square � Hershey, PA 17033 � (717) 909-5566
KIMA Connection Message of the Month
March 2014 www.KIMAUSA.com
Have the Courage to Try New Things As martial artists, we understand the value and importance of building good habits both in and out of our training. We know that planning and sticking to a solid routine is the key for positive growth and success in every area of our lives. But sometimes we can become so set in our ways that we start being
fearful of trying new things. Maybe it’s because we are afraid of what we don’t know, or maybe it’s the fear of failure that stops us … but either way we need to have the courage to open ourselves up to new experiences. Think of some of the things you enjoy most in your life right now, and remember the first time you tried them. What if you had been afraid and let your fear stop you back then? How different might your life be today? How much enjoyment might you have missed out on? How many of your close friends might you not have met? It’s important to remember that allowing ourselves the freedom to experience new things is vital to our growth. And sometimes it’s the things that scare us the most now that can bring us the most satisfaction later.
Media Director: Diana Dietz
More inside!
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Why Compete in Tournaments? (Source: BreakingMuscle.com)
Kiara (R) and Katie Foerster (L) recently donated their hair to the Locks of Love charity.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Kiara Leoncio (Belt): Testing for red belt (Favorite Kick): Axe kick
(Favorite Food): Anything eggs! Especially eggplant!
(Favorite Book): Percy Jackson (Hobbies): Reading! Reading! Reading! Watching movies and playing with my dog (Something you don’t know about me): I play piano and sing to nursing home residents every year at Christmas time.
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Why are tournaments such a vital part of a martial artist’s training? Here are 5 reasons:
1. Tournaments let you test your skills You spend hours in class and at home developing your skills, drilling your forms, learning effective sparring strategies, working on your strength and flexibility… isn’t it time to put that training to the test? Tournaments offer a safe and positive environment for you to showcase your abilities and learn about what you need to improve. You will get feedback from the judges, as well as other competitors, on what you did well and what you should work on.
2. Tournaments help you overcome your fears One of the benefits of martial arts training is the ability to stay calm and clear headed in stressful or dangerous situations. So how can a tournament help you to stay calm instead of panicking? Just ask anyone who has competed. When you step into the ring your adrenaline starts to flow. Your pulse quickens, you feel butterflies in your stomach, and your legs will feel heavy. This is a result of the “fight or flight” response, and in a tournament you will literally be conditioning your body and mind on how to handle these stresses. With each competition, you’ll become stronger and more confident. Tournaments force you OUT of your comfort zone, and while that doesn’t always sound pleasant, it is necessary for true growth.
3. Competition helps you stay motivated Like everything else in our life, our level of motivation never stays constant. We see this the most in children who are still learning about self-‐discipline, one day they are extremely motivated future black belts, the next day they want to quit altogether. Tournaments can help keep students motivated by providing them with “mini goals” throughout their training. Once you commit to competing in a tournament, you start to train harder. And then when you do compete, you feel a tremendous amount of pride in what you have accomplished.
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FRIDAY CLASSES @ 6 PM
• March 7: None • March 14: Belt Test • March 21: Competition Team (Forms) • March 28: TBA
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3. COMPETITION TEAM - POOMSAE (Wednesdays at 7:45 PM)
• March: 5, 12, 19, 26 • If interested, please see Master Kim
CARDIO-KICKBOXING (For Women Only)
• 8:30 AM classes – Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
• $80/Month
COMPETITION TEAM - SPARRING (Mondays at 7:45 PM)
• March: 3, 10, 17, 24 • If interested, please see Master Kim
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6. SATURDAY TRAINING • 9 AM: Running at Lower Dauphin
High School Track
• Cancelled until Spring
TAE KWON DO – WOMEN ONLY
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
4. You get to watch and learn from others
Specialty Classes When you train in your school, you usually end up sparring with the same people, over and over again. You eventually get used to the way they spar, and can start to anticipate them. Going to tournaments allows you to compete against new people that can challenge you. Remember that even inside of a single martial arts organization, each school will have its own unique style and personality, due to differences in the master instructors. So another benefit is that you may learn or see something you wouldn’t have seen just by attending your classes.
5. You will become closer to your fellow students Tournaments offer a unique bonding experience for students. As you train together for a common goal, and then compete with and cheer for each other, you will become closer. You will also have the chance to meet with and create friendships with students from other schools. Nothing brings people together like a shared experience.
In the end, the benefits of competing in tournaments are much greater than any reason you could have not to. It’s about more than just competing and winning trophies and medals; it’s about taking your martial arts journey to the next level.
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7. DEMO TEAM • March 5: Final walk through 7:40 PM
– 8:45 PM
• March 7 - Demo at Hershey High School’s International Fair (Time slot TBD)
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Announcements
Belt Test Week: March 14, 2014 (Friday) The eligible students and testing schedule will be notified by KIMA. The eligible students must turn in Random Acts of Kindness prior to taking the test. No Random Acts of Kindness = No test. If you have any questions, please see Master Kim.
1st: Andrew G. 1st: Abby H. 3rd: Jerome F. 3rd: Benjamin L. 5th: Julia C. 6th: Carrie S. 6th: Brady Z. 7th: Josh F. 7th: Garrett S. 7th: Alessandra I. 8th: Matthew C. 10th: Zyla S.
March Birthdays
For those who are interested, USA Taekwondo membership applications:
• Family (3 or more; $90 for 3, $115 for 4): www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/Membership/Applications-and-Information/Family-Application
USAT Applications
Apparel and magnets for sale
If you are interested in purchasing KIMA magnets, team jackets, and sweatshirts, please see
Master Kim to place your order. Quantities are limited. You do not have to be a competition
team member to order a jacket.
Lost & Found Items Please take a moment to check the ‘Lost & Found’ box at KIMA for any items that might be your own. Items include: head gear, pants and uniforms.
17th: William H. 18th: Gareth C. 18th: Adam Hopkins 18th: Aaron Joseph 18th: Claire Y. 19th: Lauren S. 21st: Andy C. 27th: Jeff D. 27th: Jesse C. 28th: Sean G. 29th: Pete R.
Weather Policy
** Payment in Full: If you choose to pay in full, discount will be applied as stated below.
12 Months Full Payment: 10% Discount 6 or 9 Months Full Payment: 5% Discount
Monthly Dues Chart
Policy on Membership Dues
1. We are a membership-based organization. Students may attend as many classes as they are qualified for. The cost is not based on how many classes you attend.
2. All students must pay fully for each month to maintain their membership privileges.
3. Discounts are available for family memberships.
4. Membership dues will never increase unless a student opts out of his/her membership contract. If a student wishes to return to martial arts training, he/she will be subject to increased membership dues.
5. There will be no refunds or partial refunds of membership dues if a student decides to opt out of his/her membership contract at KIMA.
Monthly Dues
First Student Second Student
in Same Family
Third Student in
Same Family
Fourth & Above Students in
Same Family
Automatic Withdrawal Plan with 1 Year Agreement/9 Month Agreement/6 Month Agreement/Monthly Agreement