Dear Friends,
亲爱的朋友们，
Finally some sunshine! It feels like spring is on its way! This month’s newsletter is packed full of info on exciting upcoming events! From CAMPS to competitions, sash tests and performances, we’ve got a lot going on. You won’t want to miss out on the action at CMAA!
新年快乐！从讲座，比赛，表演以及其他精彩活动，每一项您都不容错过！
School Closings
停课安排
CMAA Spring and Summer CAMPS! (Open to CMAA and Non-CMAA members)
中国文化和武术春令营夏令营开班啦！
Sash Test
武术晋级考试
Disney’s Mulan – CMAA Kungfu Demo
中华武术院受邀迪斯尼电影花木兰 Colonie Center 首映 武术表演
Kungfu Competition
武术套路和散打比赛
A Day in the Life
师父的一天
Tai Chi Luncheon
中华武术院太极拳班午餐聚会
Shaolin Kungfu Iron Palm
少林铁砂掌
School Closings
All classes will be held as regularly scheduled.
CMAA Spring and Summer CAMPS!
The Chinese Marital Arts Academy and UAlbany’s Confucius Institute are proud to announce a collaborative Chinese Language and Culture Camp! These camps are open to CMAA students and Non-CMAA members.
All classes taught by professionals! Activities will include Chinese Language, Calligraphy, Music, Arts and Crafts and of course Kungfu and Kids Kickboxing (and much more!) - all geared to educate while doing what we do best and making it FUN! Look forward to seeing you there! See flyer for details!
Sash Test
We will be holding our quarterly Sash Test on Sunday, April 5th at 10:30am. If you are not sash testing you are still encouraged to come participate and support your teammates (no charge of course).
You know exactly what we will be testing but if you have any questions, check the Sash Requirements page on the website and feel free to clarify things with me during class.
If you are unsure whether or not you (or your child) are ready to test, please speak with me before or during class, via email at AlbanyCMAA@gmail.com or by phone (518) 755-7512.
Remember, you will not “get” your sash at CMAA – you will EARN it! There is a big difference. It’s important you (your child) learns the value of their sash- the value of hard work! Let’s stay focused and step up our training so we’re fully prepared for the test!
White/Yellow/Green/Blue: $35
Red/Purple/Orange: $55
Light Brown/Dark Brown/Gold: $75
Black: $125
Disney’s Mulan – CMAA Kungfu Demo
CMAA has been asked to perform at the Colonie Center for the opening of Mulan! I think this would be a FUN event to showcase our school in. All students ranked light brown and higher are qualified to perform, all students are welcome to come watch! We will be holding two additional demo training sessions on Thursday 3/19, and 3/26 from 6-7pm. Please note Mulan is Rated PG-13. Stay tuned for performance date/time(s).
Kungfu Competition
Kungfu Competition! Put it on your calendars now! Registration forms available at the school! Why Compete? See below!
This competition is appropriate for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Registration forms available at the school.
Why compete?
We learn important lessons when we compete and martial arts offer all types of competitions for those who seek to benefit from competition experience. From small tournaments to national and international tournaments, individuals can choose to compete in either individual forms or various types of sparring. From goal setting to developing the confidence to perform in front of a large group, it doesn’t matter which events they choose, the benefits remain numerous. From learning to deal with loss and disappointment, to winning gold, qualifying for a national team spot or competing internationally, important life lessons will be learned. Additionally, achievements can also be listed on student’s CV’s
A Day in the Life
“A day in the life”. Today I took a picture of each martial arts class I took/taught (actually missed two classes: kids Kungfu 5pm and adult kungfu 7pm, But I think you get the idea). Martial arts doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t matter how old you are, your religious, political views or current state of health. Everyone’s at different levels and has different goals but they are all there for a common purpose- self improvement. The only thing I love as much as training martial arts, is sharing my passion with those who are interested in learning! Thanks for sharing your journey with me!
Tai Chi Luncheon
Shaolin Kungfu Iron Palm
“I was timid before, or in other words I was a coward. I was shy. I was timid in everything I did. Practicing martial arts can make people brave.”
Best-
祝好-
Shifu
师傅
