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November Newsletter Followup

Dear Students, With so many hings going on please review the original November Newsletter here:

http://www.martialartsalbany.com/monthly-newsletter-november/

In addition, I did want to follow up with some additional information about a few events:

TaiChi Potluck and Film:

Looking forward to tomorrow evening (5:30-8:30 ~)!  See you thereJ

Kungfu Sash Test:

Please note that we will be doing our quarterly Sash Test on Sunday, Dec. 2nd at 11am.

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. http://www.martialartsalbany.com/kungfu-sash-requirements/

If you are unsure whether or not your (or your child) is ready to test, please speak with me before or during class, via email atAlbanyCMAA@gmail.com or by phone (518) 755-712.

Please register and pay your testing dues by Friday, Nov. 30th (dues are listed in the Kungfu Sash requirements information page posted above).

KUNGFU Movie and Pizza Night! 

Join CMAA for an evening of kungfu, games, food and entertainment.  So far we’ve got Shaolin Temple (the original, Jet Li’s very first movie), and Wushu (by Jackie Chan) as possibilities.

Date: Saturday, December 1st

Time: 5:30pm -8:30pm.

Parents are welcome to drop your children off for the evening and enjoy a relaxing night out!

The cost is $25 per child under 13 years old, $10 for individuals 14 years old and over.

Please register by Friday, Nov. 30th.  However, the earlier your register the better as space will be limited!

Kungfu and TaiChi Seminars

We are working on bringing former USA Wushu-Kungfu Team member and national/international Tai Chi champion Brandon Sugiyama to CMAA in December on Saturday the 8th.  Master Sugiyama is a Longfist and Spear specialist in Kungfu, and Yang style Taiji and Bagua specialist in internal styles.  More news to follow!  Please enjoy a short demonstration of his during the Masters Demo at the largest Wushu tournament of the east coast this year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAQh9NDk8bw

More details to follow!

Google Review

I need your help!  Please let others know about your great experiences at CMAA.  We are now on Google Maps, and your review can really help us.  https://plus.google.com/114214925743395737365/about?gl=us&hl=en

Latham CrossFit

We will be launching Latham CrossFit this coming week! (11/12/12)

Our new CrossFit classes will be held Mon 7-8pm, Weds 8-9, and Fridays 7-8pm.  Classes are typically less than an hour long.  They include a warm-up, techniques training (proper form), the WOD (Workout of the Day), and additional technique training/conditioning.

Our goal is elite fitness no matter what your experience level.  We can scale the workouts for any fitness level!

For non-CMAA students the cost is $75 per month (no contracts!).

For CMAA students the cost is only $65 per month!  Family discounts apply (child in kungfu, parent eligible for 10% discount in CrossFit.  Space is limited and class sizes will be kept small to ensure the quality of the program.  Please speak with me if you are interested in learning more.  As we expand the program more class times will be added (including morning, noon, and evening sessions).  Please stay tuned for details if you are interested in getting in the best shape of your life!

More information about Latham CrossFit here: http://www.martialartsalbany.com/latham-crossfit/

Birthday Parties!

Imagine your child's next birthday party right here at the CMAA.  Your party can be customized in any number of ways.  We will work with you to make this a fun, safe and memorable event.

A basic party will include:

  • A Kung Fu class (even friends who know nothing about martial arts will have fun!).
  • Venue for food, birthday cake and refreshments.
  • Activities and games.
  • Great Music.

When: Available on Saturday nights or Sundays from 11-1.

Cost:  $200 (does not include cake)

How many: Up to 20 guests!

Wrap Up

There are so many great things going on at The Chinese Martial Arts Academy right now.  I appreciate your patience as we continue to develop our programs to bring you the highest quality instruction in TaiChi, Kungfu and Fitness. It is a very exciting time and I hope you are proud to be part of such a wonderful group of people (I know I am)!

Best-

Lucas

Monthly Newsletter - November

Chinese Martial Arts Academy Monthly Newsletter – November, 2012

Dear Students,

Welcome to another exciting installment of CMAA’s monthly newsletter!  Lots going on, so please keep reading.

Kungfu Open House 10/28

WOW- What a success!  It was great getting so many of our students and their friends and family out to celebrate.   With lion dancing, kungfu demo’s, food, fun and a raffle it was definitely a good time. If you have any pics please send a copy to me at AlbanyCMAA@gmail.com. Check out a few that we’ve got here on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.378151915596500.91170.129157007162660&type=1&l=5c488efdaa

Raffle Ticket Winners - Please come see me to claim your prize!

657285 – T-Shirt

657293 – Jacket

657276 – Private Lesson

Tai Chi Potluck and Movie

We will be holding a Potluck and Movie night for our Tai Chi Students Nov. 10th at 5:30pm.  We will be showing a Tai Chi documentary called “Masters of Heaven and Earth”.  Check out the trailer here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwNXaQwjEr4

Please RSVP vai email or by signing the signup sheet on the desk at school!

Holiday Dragon Parade Schenectady ! Chinese Martial Arts Academy Albany and Asian Culture Inc. / Chinese Dance Troupe 

Saturday 11/17/2012, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Chinese Martial Arts Academy will be organizing a Dragon Dance and Martial Arts demonstration for this event.  Please stay tuned for details.

Location: Schenectady Broadway, Schenectady Community College Campus Starts

Sponsored by the Price Chopper Center Schenectady

(Free Open to Public)

Thanksgiving Schedule

We will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend from November 22th- Nov24th

Enjoy your long weekend, and safe travels!   CMAA wishes you a happy holidayJ  If you want to feel better about ENJOYING your thanksgiving meal- join us for an open CrossFit workout 8pm on Wednesday night! (details to follow!)

KUNGFU Movie and Pizza Night! 

Date: Saturday, December 1st

Time: 5:30pm -8:30pm.

Join CMAA for an evening of kungfu, games, food and entertainment.  So far we’ve got Shaolin Temple (the original, Jet Li’s very first movie), and Wushu (by Jackie Chan) as possibilities.

The cost is $25 per child under 13 years old, $10 for individuals 14 years old and over.

Parents are welcome to drop your children off for the evening and enjoy a relaxing night out!

Seminar (?)

We are working on bringing former USA Wushu-Kungfu Team member and national/international Tai Chi champion Brandon Sugiyama  to CMAA in December on Saturday the  8th.  Master Sugiyama is a Longfist and Spear specialist in Kungfu, and Yang style Taiji and Bagua specialist in internal styles.  More news to follow!  Please enjoy a short demonstration of his during the Masters Demo at the largest Wushu tournament of the east coast this year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAQh9NDk8bw

CrossFit

It’s officially OFFICIAL- CMAA is now the home of Latham CrossFit!  If you’re not sure what CrossFit is (really? Still!?) read more here:http://www.martialartsalbany.com/latham-crossfit/

We will be updating the schedule to include new CrossFit training times.  Please note that NO other Tai Chi or Kungfu classes will be canceled or otherwise affected.

Follow Latham CrossFit on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CrossFitLatham

Monthly Challenge November

Learn how to squat, deadlift and overhead press correctly.

These three movements are largely ignored in the gym, even though they are the most important and functional movements that we encounter on a daily basis.  Misinformed personal trainers and the general public steer everyone away from learning how to do these movements correctly in the gym, without realizing that we do these exact same movements in real life all the time.  Every time you pick up a bag of groceries, put a heavy box on a shelf in the garage, or sit down to use the toilet- you do these movements!  Learn these movements and improve your ability to function correctly and safely- CrossFit can help (see above).

Best-

Shifu