Student of the Month in WindsorOur Student of the Month in Windsor is Black Belt Frank Romero. Frank currently holds the rank of Assistant Black Belt and is looking forward to attaining his 1st Dan at the BBX 2009. He is an excellent student who is always willing to help out his fellow students in class. Great work Frank!
Student of the Month in Lakeshore
Student of the Month in Lakeshore is Eligh Corchis Scott. Eligh is another long time student and a 1st Bo Dan Black Belt. He started with us back in 2002 and has worked very hard over the years doing what he loves. He is a long time member of our tournament team and participates in every tournament he can. Great job Eligh!
Perfect Attendance Award
The following Peaceful Warriors Students had perfect attendance for Summer 2008. This was the period of July 1st to September 30th.
- Dinu Abeysinghe
- Jokob Cote
- Champa Danappanavar
- John Fahey
- Jordan Humber
- Isabella Lapico
- Louise St Jacques
- Riley Garant,
- Anthony Robertson
- Dustin Lesperance
New Kyusho Black Belts
Our congratulations to the following Peaceful Warriors' on attaining their Black Belts in the art of Kyusho Jitsu.
- Robert Thibert - 1st Dan Black Belt Kyusho Jitsu
- Heather Durand - 1st Dan Black Belt Kyusho Jitsu
- Bruno Lapico - 1st Dan Black Belt Kyusho Jitsu
- Gary Herriot - 1st Dan Black Belt Kyusho Jitsu
- Philip Welch - 1st Dan Black Belt Kyusho Jitsu
- Louise St Jacques - 1st Dan Black Belt Kyusho Jitsu
Congratulations also go out to Master Scott Mason and Steve White who tested and were promoted to the rank of 2nd Dan Black Belt in Kyusho Jitsu. Master Scott will be testing at the BBX in 2009 for his 5th Dan Black Belt in Hapkido, and Steve White will also be testing for his 4th Dan Black Belt in Hapkido. Great work everyone!
Peaceful Warriors' Invitational Tournament
It is with much regret that I must announce the cancellation of our 2nd Invitational Tournament scheduled for Saturday November 15th at Talbot Trail School. Unfortunately we do not have enough students registered to make the proper divisions, purchase metals and pay for the gym we would be using.
My sincere thanks to those who registered for the tournament. Your support is greatly appreciated by Master Curt, Master Scott and myself. Master Curt will be making arrangements next week to refund those paid applications.
Black Belt Testing and Pre-Testing
November is pre-test time for Black Belts! Mark Saturday November 22nd on your calendar! The pre-test start at 2:00pm sharp! Those testing for Assistant Black Belt will be testing at 1:00pm. Classes are suspended this Saturday in preparation for these tests.
Christmas Holidays
This year our Christmas Holiday Shutdown will be from Monday December 22nd to Monday January 5th. Classes are canceled during this period.
Chad Barry Workshop
Great news for our adult students, Master Chad Barry will be returning to our school sometime in the New Year for another Bojuka (Reality Based) Self Defense training workshop. I was back last January when Master Barry was here in Windsor doing a session that left everyone talking for months! More news to follow on our website.
Black Belt Extravaganza 2009
The Black Belt Extravaganza 2009 is set for the weekend of Saturday May 30th and Sunday May 31st 2009. Black Belts and Black Belt Testing Candidates mark your calendars for these days. The event will be held at Talbot Trail School. There will be a public Graduation Ceremony, a day full of Seminars and guest instructors! More information will follow after the Christmas Holidays.I.M.M.A.F
As this newsletter is being released many of us will be up in London Ontario training at the International Modern Martial Arts Training Conference (Formerly known as the CMATC). The turnout of Peaceful Warriors' students was excellent as always. Anyone who has an experience or pictures from this event they would like to share will us, please contact Master Art at master@thepeacefulwarriors.org. These can be added to the December Newsletter as well as our Student Website. The next IMMAF is scheduled for fall 2010.
George Dillman in London
Adult Students, Grand Master George Dillman (10th Dan Black Belt) will be in London Ontario at Steve Stewart's Modern Martial Arts this coming March. Keep your eyes on our Student Website for dates, times and cost. It has been about 4 years since GM Dillman has been in the area and you won't want to miss this! Stay tuned!
Message of the Month
A new segment in our Monthly Newsletter will be our Message of the Month. Parents love the message of the week we have in class each day. This new message will start in January and will be directly off the desk of Master Art. I am sure everyone will enjoy this!
Instructor Certification
Are you aware that the Teachers on the floor of our school go through a bi-monthly training sessions before they are allowed to teach a class? This assures that our certified teachers and those in training are giving you and your child the best possible martial arts education. If you would like to read more on this program visit our Instructor Certification Website.
Kid's Safety Seminar
On Sunday January 11th our school has schedule a FREE to the public Kid's Safety and Danger Awareness Seminar at our Windsor School. Time and further information will be available very soon. For more information on our Kid's Safe programs visit Kid's Safe Canada.
Woman's Self Defense Workshop
Also on Sunday January 11th our school has schedule a FREE to the public Woman's Self Defense Workshop at our Windsor School. More information will follow very soon on this. You can also keep updated by visiting Self Defense World.
Black Belt Demonstration
Every 2 years we have been holding a Black Belt Demonstration for our student body and their families. This coming spring or late winter we will be doing so once again. Watch this newsletter or our student website for dates and times. 2009 is going to be a great year!
Night of the Living Dead in Windsor
Gemma Cunial, a Windsor student recently starred in a local remake of the classic movie "Night of the Living Dead", which payed at the Mission Theatre on Victoria Drive. She played the daughter Karen Cooper, the daughter of one of the main characters in the movie. This was a multimedia event which combined preshot movie footage with live acting. This young lady has been involved in several plays over the last few years and loves every minute of it! Her brother Luca will be in "Christmas Story" this coming December. AWESOME job Gemma! There will be picture from this show featured on our student website.To see some pictures from the play please follow this link.
Have a great November and I look forward to seeing everyone next month!
