$40/month for Karate Class. What a Value!

I just got a look at the rates for the largest TaeKwonDo school in town. Incredible!

Now first let me give you some facts. The average karate student attends two classes per week. This is an actual statistic from one of the largest karate schools in town. Now, let's see, we offer two classes per week at Ward's Family Karate, in keeping with the average karate student. With our club you get two classes per week and top quality instruction for only $40 per month. Those poor TeaKwonDo students are payingt $185 per month for their (on average 2 per week) lessons.

Let me help you with the math. That is $2,220 a year for TaeKwonDo lessons. Oh, and you had better start saving know for your black belt test. Because in their school it costs $500. A year of Karate lesson with Ward's Family Karate, that will cost you $480. That's a savings of $1,740 a year. Hey with that money you could pay for three of your TaeKwonDo friend's black belt tests! Or maybe not.

So do your friends and neighbors a favor. Tell them that they do not have to spend $185 per month. We will welcome them into our club for $40 per month. They can even give us a test drive for their first month for just $29.

Don't forget if you refer a friend to our club you can get a cool hand carved (with you name) set of escrima sticks, or a super cool Ward's Family Karate polo shirt. That is just our way of saying thank you for getting the word out, "what a great deal we have for Colorado Springs".

Oh, and if you see one of those TaeKwonDo students, buy him a donut or something. He probably can't afford it any more.

Well Done!

I was very impressed with everyone Monday night. You all did very well reviewing for our belt test on Thursday. Keep on practicing and give your very best on Thursday at the test. Remember show up at least 15 minutes early. We need to get mats set up, test for filled out, and test fees payed.

Good Luck to every one of our Kyu belts testing.

How a Back Stance Should Look

Does your back stance need a little work?

Probably.

Here is a nice example of a back stance. Notice the foot alignment (90 degrees), and how big the stance is. The back leg is bent nicely and the front leg is nearly straight.

You will also notice that he is doing a twin knife hand. We do this at lot. It's in Heian Shodan, Nidan, and Yodan. His hands are a bit far forward for my tastes. I like the chamber to stop palm of hand at body mid line. I would also pull the striking hand back with the elbow roughly one fist width from the ribs. This is a pretty classic over shut when done with great force.

Study this picture and try to get your back stance to look like this. not only when you pose, but moving quicky into the stance.

Closed For Thanksgiving - Nov. 27

There will be no class on Thanksgiving day.

Invitational Karate Tournament - Dec. 13

The Family Karate Center will be hosting an Invitational Karate Tournament on this day. The tournament will be held at the Crown Plaza hotel. The entry fee is $40 and covers all events. The competition events are Kata, Weapons Kata, and Sparring. Give your registration form and payment to Sensei Ward. There is no day of registration.

The World Famous After Thanksgiving Day SALE!!! - Nov. 28-29

The Family Karate Center will host the After-Thanksgiving Day SALE! This is a great time to pick up the karate supplies you will need for the next year at a great savings. Doors will be open from 9-5. This is a perfect time to treat yourself to a top quantity Juka gi.

Brown Belt Kata Seminar - Sushi No Kun Sho - Nov. 22

Kyoshi Haynes will be teaching the Brown Belt Kata of the Month, Sushi No Kun Sho, on Saturday, November 22 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. All Brown and Black Belts are encouraged to attend. Under Brown Belts may also attend with special permission from Kyoshi Haynes. The cost of this seminar is only $20 for the first family member, $15 for the second, $10 for the third, and $5 for the fourth. Please sign up at the front desk! Sensei Ward will allow WFK students of the rank of Orange belt and above to attend.

Inter-Club Karate Tournament - Nov. 15

The Family Karate Center will be hosting an Inter-Club Karate Tournament on this day. The entry fee is $20. Please give your entry form and tournament fee to Sensei Ward. Competition categories are: Kihon (for white and high white belts), Kata, Weapons Kata, Sparring, and Stick Fighting.