Message from Master Robert

Hi All,

I was home last week and was able to visit several of the kids and adult classes…lots of good stuff going on. I know we all have favorite instructors, but once in a while go to a class you don’t normally attend. You might be surprised at what you’ll learn. We are learning the greatest of the arts and we have the best instructors you’ll find anywhere. Take advantage of the collective knowledge we have at our disposal. Learn from each instructor; learn from each other and you’ll find a flood of knowledge and experience on which to draw. Think about it.

I was asked a couple of weeks ago how to deal with fear, the “deer in the headlights” response to a sudden aggression or attack. What would you do? I would breathe. Think about it. When we’re startled or scared, we inhale sharply (translates to a shallow, high inhale) and then we’re motionless, tension throughout our bodies. When that happens we’re not in control, fear is in control. Fear is an irrational emotion; if it’s in control then our response will be irrational and therefore ineffective. Nothing works until we breathe. Breathing allows us to think, to move, to relax, to counter attack…to be in control. Now that we’re in control, we can competently react to the threat and eliminate it by whatever means necessary. Breathing is critical to overcoming fear (we can’t eliminate it, but we can overcome it) as it is with so many other things we do. As in making the decision to survive, you also need to make a decision to breathe no matter what. You need to decide that you won’t freeze up; instead, you’ll breathe, relax, move and eliminate the threat…something to think about and to work on. Let me or your instructor know if you have any questions.

See you in class!
Master Robert.

Updates Week Ending 2/21/09

WOW! Where has February gone? We're right at mid way through the quarter and graduation is the last weekend in March! Preliminary promotions list will be posted by 2/22. Now is the time to get your classes in!

Here are a few things going on this week:

Tonight - Master Robert is in town and will leading the Advanced Adult classes at 6 and 7pm. PLEASE let us know if you wish to attend the 7pm classes but cannot attend the 6pm class...this way we'll know you are coming!

Saturday 2/21 - the second in Master Darian's weapon series, Short Sticks, will be from 8:30-10:30a. There will be an adult class immediately following from 10:30 to 11:30a and the kids class will be at its normal time. There are still openings for this class however the orders are closed for sticks. The class price is $25.

See you in class!
Ms. Kris

Updates Week Ending 2/14/09

We're getting close to the registration deadline for Master Darian's Stick Class on 2/21. Orders for sticks need to be in by 2/12. Last day for registration for the class is 2/19.

Wednesday 2/11/09 - Master Robert is in town this week and will be teaching the Wednesday Advanced Adult classes. This is a good opportunity if you are a senior belt and unable to attend on Saturday mornings to work with Master Robert. Class times are 6p and 7p.

Attendance and tentative promotion list will be posted on February 28th.

Something to think about.....

With the weather in constant flux during this time of year...illness has a tendency to run rampant...especially when the body is already run down. Remember to take care of your body! It is your tool! Stress from work and our daily lives can weaken the immune system and something as simple as a cold can turn into something really nasty in a hurry. As always...listen to your doctor...do everything medically necessary to stay healthy, but also listen to your body....if you are always tense or stressed...there are simple breathing and meditative exercises that can help reduce stress and help to strengthen the body. Sound crazy? Try it! I guarantee you will see an improvement in your physical well being not to mention your focus and concentration while training.

If you need help with relaxation techniques...talk to your instructors...they have exercises that can help.

See you in class!
Ms. Kris

Weather Updates - Wednesday 1/28/09

Isn't the weather in Texas fun?!

Ok...while the surface streets may be fairly clear, the other instructors who have been out driving and fighting the traffic and I agree...having class this evening is just not a prudent thing to do as any moisture will most likely start to re-freeze once the sun goes down.

So...all Classes for this evening have been cancelled. SNAP and Advanced Adults. We appreciate your understanding.

Everyone stay warm and stay safe. Remember the first rule of Kung Fu....PAY ATTENTION!

Normal class schedules will resume on Thursday 1/29.

Ms. Kris

Weather Update - Tuesday Classes Cancelled

A significant ice event is expected in the DFW area today and conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout the day. To ensure the safety of our students and staff, we will cancel classes this evening.

Please use caution if you must be out today.

Updates Week Ending 1/31/09

It was great to see the turnout for classes this weekend! We even had some student family members come to our first Friends and Family class. We hope to continue having this type of class at least twice a quarter. So mark your calendars for the next Friends and Family class on March 7th. Adults 10am and kids 11:30am.

Weather update: Apparently there is a significant weather event including sleet and freezing rain due to hit the DFW area late tonight and early tomorrow. As this IS Texas its hard to tell what the impact will be until it actually happens. As of right now, NO classes have been cancelled, but that could change by tomorrow. PLEASE check the website for closing information or call 817-590-8585 to get the latest information.

February 21st - Master Darian's 2nd Weapons Seminar "Short Sticks" - class is $25 and stick set is $20. The sign up sheet is in the lobby. Class will be from 8:30-10:30 with and adult class immediately following, kids class at normal time.

Its not too early to start thinking about graduation....which will be March 25th for SNAP and March 28th for KFSS...get your classes in early!

Everyone have a great week and we'll see you in class!

Ms. Kris

Updates Week Ending 1/17/09

I hope everyone is having a great week! I'm a little late getting things out this week, but wanted to let you know about a few things that are happening.

Saturday 1/24 - Friends and Family Classes - We would like to encourge our current students to bring a friend or family member to either the 10 am (for adults and Kids 14 and older) and 11:30 for kids. This is a great way to introduce Kung Fu San Soo to someone who might be interested in learning. We will teach them how to fall, block a punch and throw a punch. If your friend or family member joins and stays for 3 months, you will recieve a free month tuition!

Saturday 2/21 - 8:30-10:30 the 2nd in Master Darian's weapon seminar series...Short Sticks. The class is $25 and the bamboo stick set is $20. The sign up sheet is on the board in the lobby. If you wish to purchase a set of sticks...I need your order by 2/12.

Wednesday Advanced Adult Classes: Attendance in the Advanced Adult classes on Wednesday has been at zero for the last 4 weeks or so. Mike is doing some contract work at night so we will have guest instructor's for the next 6-8 weeks. IF attendance doesn't pick up in those time slots, we may consider putting those classes on hiatus. We need to get some feedback in this area so please contact me or Master Robert at the school number.

One last thing...I have not had the opportunity to post the payments to the computer at the school....please ignore any prompt that says...PAST DUE!!!!

I will be traveling this weekend so I will see everyone next week!