Attendance June 30 - Aug 27

Updates Week Ending 8/30/08

Well, we're officially 2/3 of the way through this semester. Attendance standings will be posted by the end of the day Monday. I've included tentative belt rank promotions for KFSS with this posting. If you are being promoted in belt rank and receiving a belt...Please let me know what your belt size ASAP. If you are promoting to black belt and wish to order an embroidered belt or a black uniform, I need to know by September 6th.

The Black Belt quiz will be sent via email to those who are promoting to Black Belt this week. Please watch your email and if you do not receive it, please get in touch with me at the school.

September 1st we will be closed for the Labor Day holiday. For those who do not pay by credit card, tuition is due this week. Credit card payments will be run September 1st.

September 13th - Black Belt class from 1-2:30. All black belts are invited to attend.

September 25th - SNAP Graduation 5-6pm

September 27th - KFSS Graduation begins at 9:30am. Doors will open at 8:30 and group photos will be taken at 9:20. There will be a reception immediately following to celebrate the 1st anniversary of RK Martial Sciences & Fitness. Thanks to everyone for your support!

The Fall Semester will begin on September 29th.

See you in class!

Message from Master Robert

Have you ever noticed how much ‘brain’ training we do? We do a bunch of brain training. Think about how much brain training it took just to learn the blocking drills. Martial arts in general require more brain training than physical training. Kung Fu San Soo is no exception. It takes much more brain training than physical training to become proficient in KFSS. It involves attitude, awareness, focus, observation, conscious (then unconscious) execution of techniques and concepts and more if you think about it. Our brain is our most powerful weapon. The problem is we don’t always bring it to class…which leads to the following:

Visualize – to recall or form mental images or pictures, to make perceptible to the mind or imagination. (From http://dictionary.reference.com)

So…what’s my point, what does this have to do with brain training? Well, it’s this…see it as you do it. Visualizing what you are doing can help you be a more focused and less distracted survivor. Keep in mind some of the things we do inflict a great deal of damage. Visualize that damage as you execute the technique. Visualize the attacker’s reaction and response. Visualize your reaction and response to the damage inflicted. Visualizing puts you in that place; it makes it real in your mind. And if you’ve been there before (in your mind), then when it really happens, it won’t be a strange place that you’ve never visited and therefore it won’t be a distraction from the task at hand which is terminating the threat. As you work out, practice forms, do the Five Wheel Horse, shadow box, go through blocking drills or any other exercise visualize what you are doing. Once again as stated many times by myself, Master Dale and likely Master Larry and Grand Master Woo…That doesn’t mean go fast, hard and out of control; it means to think about it, to pay attention, to be in the moment. You can’t afford to be distracted by the fight itself, you MUST stay focused on surviving the attack so you can eliminate the threat and exit safely. Please let me know if you have any questions about this or anything else KFSS.

Have a great Day and be safe!
Master Robert.

Updates Week Ending 8/30/08

I hope everyone had a great weekend. Many of our students are going back to school this week. Remember to be mindful of school zones and increased traffic. Also, a reminder to students, be confident! Bullies tend to pick on people who they view to be weak. Showing confidence can dissuade a bully from picking you as a target. And should one decide to do so...you do not have to take it! Report it to your school administrators...tell your parents...tell an adult you trust.

On with the updates...

Saturday August 30th there will be ONE adult class from 10-11:15a. The kid's class will follow at its normal time (11:35-12:30).

Monday September 1st we will be CLOSED for the Labor Day Holiday. If you are traveling this weekend or planning out door fun...be safe! Be mindful of your surroundings!

Attendance will be posted on the website for June 30th-August 30th.

Saturday September 13th Master Robert is holding a Black Belt class from 1-2:30.

Wednesday September 25th, SNAP graduation. Many of our students have been in this program going on 4+ years. Come out and support our students.

Saturday September 28th, KFSS Graduation. Even if you are not graduating, come out and support the other students. We have many people moving up in rank AND this marks our first year anniversary as RK Martial Sciences & Fitness. We will have a small reception after graduation so make plans to attend.

With school starting, it may seem hard to find time to train. I want to encourage you to make it a point to schedule time for your kids and yourselves. Life sometimes get really busy, but is important to place emphasis on your safety.

Have a great week!

Kris

Updates Week Ending 8/15

Well its August in Texas!

Labor Day Weekend - Aug 30-Sept 1. We will have 1 Adult class on Saturday Aug 30th from 10-11:15 and the kids class will follow from 11:30-12:30. We will be close Monday 9/1 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

Saturday September 13th - Black Belt Class. All Black Belts are invited. Class will be from 1-2:30pm.

SNAP Graduation Sept 25 5-6pm

KFSS Graduation Sept 28 - 9:30a This will also be the first Anniversary of RK Martial Sciences & Fitness. We have alot of people who are advancing in rank so come out to support your fellow students!

Attendance 6/30 - 9/27/2008

College Campus Safety

As fall approaches, many students are college bound. It’s hard to think of anything bad happening, but history tells us bad things can and do happen even in places we believe to be safe.

Recent shootings at several colleges, churches and businesses tell us we can no longer believe ANY place is completely safe. The following is an article posted by Auraria Campus just after the Virginia Tech shootings. It contains some very useful tips for keeping students safe in the event they are presented with a violent encounter while on campus. This can also be applied to businesses and churches and just about any place that is primarily open to the public. It’s important to learn the safety precautions your campus, business or church has in place. Even more important is to realize YOU are in charge of your own personal safety. Most of this information is "brain training" and you don't have to be a martial artist to use it.

We honestly and sincerely hope no one ever needs this type of information, but in the event you do…it COULD save your life.

If you would like to practice…come to the Self Defense Class offered at RKMSF on Friday evenings 5:30-6:30 pm.

Kris

Auraria Campus' statement on Virginia Tech shootings
posted by: Sara Gandy Date last updated: 4/16/2007 4:15:47 PM

KUSA - The Auraria Campus released the following statement and information on campus safety after the Virginia Tech shootings Monday.

Statement:

Our hearts go out to the victims and families in the tragic school shootings at Virginia Tech today.

The Auraria Campus has an Emergency Response Plan. The safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors is our primary concern.

Once we were made aware of the school shootings, the Auraria Campus immediately activated the Communication Plan and alerted the Mental Health counselors on campus.

For additional security information for the Auraria Campus, go to: http://www.ahec.edu/

Safety Notice:

SAFTEY BULLETIN FOR THE AURARIA CAMPUS On Monday, April 16, 2007, at approximately 7:15 a.m. a major critical incident took place on the campus of Virginia Tech in Virginia. A lone gunman took the lives of at least 31 people and wounded many others before taking his own life. Our hearts and thoughts go out the Students, Faculty and Staff of the Virginia Tech community. We caution all members of the Auraria community to be aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity/person immediately to the Auraria Campus Police Department.

Keeping Yourself Safe on Campus

Always be aware of what is going on around you. Many violent situations unfold the same general way - a person makes threats or threatening comments. They show up at the business, school or workplace dressed in military style clothing or inappropriate clothing, i.e. a trench coat in the summer, and pulls out a firearm and starts calmly and methodically firing. Look for people acting strangely or dressed inappropriately. Take threats seriously.

Believe what you see. As events unfold in front of you, trust your eyes, as your ears hear the gunfire, people running, or screaming. Many people report that they thought the event wasn't real. They think it is a movie or a joke. Stay aware of what is happening around you, and trust your instincts that something is wrong - believe the warning!

Hit the ground! Your first priority is to get out of the line of fire. Get on the ground immediately and assess your escape routes. Do not hesitate, move!

Find cover. Get behind something that will stop bullets, not just conceals you. High powered bullets can penetrate a large amount of materials. Look for brick walls, planters, mailboxes, cars, thick trees.

Put distance between yourself and the shooter. Your chances for survival in a gunfight rise dramatically the further you are from the gunman. Stay down and crawl away from the origin of the shooting. Try to get better cover or escape out of a door or window. Just get out.

Escape! If you have been trapped by gunfire, if there is a noticeable dramatic silence in the shooting, the gunman may have run out of ammunition and is either reloading or switching to another weapon. If at all possible, move to an exit to escape.

Call 911 or 303-556-5000 from a cell phone! As soon as it is safe, call the police giving them a location, description, make of weapon, and any injuries.

Chances are that you will never need this advice. However, being present when violence erupts is often unpredictable. The mental attitude of survival is your best defense.

These tips are provided courtesy of the Auraria Campus Police Department. Reporting any suspicious behavior can help keep you and the campus safe.

REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: The Auraria Campus Police Department urges everyone to use caution.

If anything suspicious occurs or you are the victim of a crime, immediately contact the Auraria Campus Police Department from any campus phone or at 303-556-5000 from your cell phone. Be aware of the Blue Light emergency telephones in the parking lots. Use these telephones to report all suspicious persons or incidents to the Auraria Police.

WE BELIEVE IN SAFETY FIRST!
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