ANNUAL AWARDS EVENT
How quickly has this year gone? This year has been fantastic at Focus Martial Arts and we are very excited to be preparing for our Annual Awards Event to celebrate all of our students and their achievements.
As Martial Arts Instructors, this is one of our FAVOURITE events. Where we celebrate individual students for the progress they have made in their personal skills and character development.
Each student REGISTERED for the Awards Event will receive a personalised certificate PLUS an awesome medal.
This is a great event where all families come together and acknowledge the improvement in the students.
Registration Fee is only $15 for each student and FREE for family members and friends. If you get your registration in early, take advantage of our early bird special price of $10 per student
AWARDS EVENT REGISTRATIONS CLOSE on 30th NOVEMBER (no exceptions).
I show RESPECT by following THROUGH with what I SAY I will DO
Harry and Friends!
Harry and Friends videos and Homework Sheets are now available in your Spark Member App.
Go to Curriculum – Harry and Friends, to access this fantastic Life Skills program for Little Ninjas.
This month our Little Ninja’s and Samurai’s are learning about
THRIFTY
A big Congratulations to all students who completed their Grading on Friday 4th November! It was a huge success, with so many awards to celebrate the excellent progress our students are achieving.
Track your progress towards your next grading with our coloured tips. Once you earn them all, you are ready for your grading.
Register at www.focusmartialarts.com.au/gradings or in your Members App
How Tip Testing Works!
To achieve your next belt there are a series of small goals to work towards, and your achievements will be recognised by earning “Tips”.
MARTIAL ARTS STUDENTS –
1x Skill Tip per month plus Fitness and 3 Life Skill Tips
5 x Skills Tips (Strikes, Kicks, Self Defence, Traditional, Fitness) are earned in class by practising and perfecting the skills outlined in the Grading Curriculum.
The Grading Curriculum can be found in your Spark Member App, and paper copies are available from reception.
Each month, Martial Arts students focus on one set of skills and work towards that Tip in every class. Use the On Demand Video Library in your Members app for extra helping while practising at home.
The last week of each month is PROGRESS WEEK. During every class that week, students will show what they learned throughout the month and if successful, will earn their Tip. If not, the Instructors will provide specific feedback on where they need to improve. Students are welcome to attend an extra class during Progress Week if they would like to be retested.
Don’t worry if you don’t achieve the tip straight away, keep practising and testing will come around again.
On the last Saturday and Monday before grading, we also hold a Special Tip Testing class. This class is just for Martial Arts students who have missed out on the last tip they need for grading, and have practised enough to be ready for testing. Just book in via your Members App, like a make up class and earn that last tip in time to register for grading.
Book in to Special Progress Check Class here
The Fitness Tip is tested during the week after grading every month. Keep up your fitness training every day, and this one will be a breeze.
LITTLE NINJAS – 1 X Tip per week (8 tips in total)
Balance, Focus, Coordination, Memory, Fitness, Confidence, and Discipline are earned in class by practising and perfecting the skills outlined in the Grading Curriculum.
The Grading Curriculum can be found in your Spark Member App, and paper copies are available from reception.
Each week, Little Ninja students focus on one set of skills and work towards that Tip in every class. Use the On Demand Video Library in your Members app for extra helping while practising at home.
Don’t worry if you don’t achieve the tip straight away, keep practising and testing will come around again.
Students of the Month
Your instructors have recognised the effort, determination and improvement in your martial arts and hereby congratulate you on your success.
Keep up the good work of setting a standard of excellence and never-ending improvement. Thank you for being a Role-Model to your fellow students.
Little Ninjas
JAKOB PRETORIUS
JAKOB PRETORIUS
You have become a great role model in class. Your instructors have noticed that you are putting in 100% effort and you keep trying even when things gets hard. Keep up the awesome attitude!
Beginners
RACHEL FURLONG
RACHEL FURLONG
We are so impressed by your positive attitude and commitment to improve your technique. We hope to see you join the Leadership Team soon and we know you will make an excellent Black Belt one day.
Intermediate
TORAH MCHUGH
TORAH MCHUGH
We can tell that you have been putting in hard work and extra practice at home, as your technique has improved significantly this month. You always show an excellent Black Belt Attitude and are a pleasure to have in class.
Advanced
LANA NORMAN
LANA NORMAN
You have shown an excellent mindset in classes lately. We have noticed that you are always looking to be better, and helping those around you. You have been trying so hard every class and are developing good listening skills. All of your Instructors are so proud of you.
Leadership
AMBER CLARK
AMBER CLARK
You have proven yourself to be a responsible and reliable member of our Leadership team. You have amazing manners and are really helpful when needed. You are not just a leader for the lower belts, but also a stellar student in your own class as well. We are very proud to have you in class and think you will make an excellent instructor one day.
Adults
CAROLYN FOSTER
CAROLYN FOSTER
You have shown true dedication to your black belt journey. You have a great attitude towards difficult techniques, and been working tirelessly to improve your skills. You are a pleasure to have in class and as part of our Focus Family.
Supporting Local Business
Mr Meaty Butcher is located in Wishart Shopping Village, 590 Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road. We were honoured to receive the support of this local business for our recent Open Day at Focus Martial Arts.
We highly recommend this business for their high quality product and friendly service.
Mr Meaty provided all the excellent sausages for our free community BBQ. The leftovers of which have been saved and are going to be cooked up for our lucky karate kids at Parent Date Night on 5th November 2022!
Thank you very much Mr Meaty Butcher for your support and very tasty snags.
Earn your Skills Tips
Progress Checks are an important part of our curriculum and grading program, to motivate students and help them stay on track towards their next grading goal.
Every student must earn a full set of “Tips” to be eligible for grading. Little Ninjas will learn and earn these tips in class each week, with a 7 weeks rotating curriculum. Martial Arts students have a four monthly rotating curriculum and learn and earn a tip each month during Progress Week.
During Progress Week, every class will be tested on their skill that they have been learning and practising through the previous month. Not all students will pass their progress check and earn their tip in class. Martial Arts students are welcome to attend additional classes in Progress Week to try for the tip as many times as they like.
If they do not earn their tip in Progress Week, don’t stress. Some students just take a bit longer, need some additional practice or support to be ready for that Tip. We have a number of ways to help your child catch up.
Special Progress Check Class
– We hold two Special Progress Check classes every month – these are usually on the Saturday morning at the end of Progress Week and Monday evening before grading (subject to change).
– Students of ANY BELT LEVEL may be tested on ANY TIP that they feel ready to earn.
– Students must book into the class in advance.
– Please note, this is not a teaching class. This class is for Progress Checks only.
– This class allows students to catch up on any tip that they may have not been ready for in the correct Progress Week, but have since put in the extra practice, or they may have missed out on the testing due to absence.
Book in to Special Progress Check Class here
Private Lessons
– Students are welcome to book a private lesson for additional one on one help to improve their skill, or simply to have a progress check conducted outside the usual testing classes.
– Private Lessons can book booked via the Shop section in your Spark Members App
Love Your Martial Arts Lessons?
Tell your friends about your martial arts classes, and get them to come along. Ask reception for a VIP gift voucher your can give to your friends and family to try martial arts lessons or our fitness kickboxing classes. 😀
SCHOOL PICKUP AND MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES are a Great OHSC After School Activity for Kids
Focus Martial Arts Brisbane has a school pickup service for these local schools. Wishart Primary School, Mansfield High School, Mansfield Primary School, Citipointe Christian College, Brisbane Adventist College, St Catherine’s Primary School, Mt Gravatt East Primary School, Mt Gravatt Primary School, Mt Gravatt High School, Holland Park High School, Marshall Road Primary School, St Agnes Primary School, and Wellers Hill Primary School. Call our team to check availablility.
Focus Martial Arts Brisbane
1/23 Dividend Street, Mansfield, Qld, 4122
Ph: 0403 022 650
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