April 2008

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A little note from Mr. Grant

To the students of Grant's Martial Arts! Right now the excitement at Grant's Martial Arts is at an all time high!  Over the past two years we have made a bold effort to establish Self-defense and fighting skills as our primary focus and I must say we have had great success!  I would like to thank all of the students, black belts and instructors who have made this a reality.  We are all training and teaching in a really cool place! While self-defense and fighting skills have moved up to the front of the line where they should be, there has really been nothing left behind.  As a matter of fact there are now more oppurtunities then ever to excell in your favorite areas! Here are some things I am really proud of:  We now have specialized kickboxing class! We now have more sparring classes then ever! We now have more weapons classes then ever! We are adding 2 new forms classes in May '08! We have had 3 free seminars already in 2008! August and John have been representing us well on the karate circuit, at one point John won first place in fighting in 8 karate tournaments in a row.  Both August and John have won a grand championship in weapons in the past Year! Kris Lindsey has won 2 USKA Kickboxing Championships! Bianca Morton is the first student ever to be promoted to 2nd degree black belt at Grant's Martial Arts! The bottom line is that you, the students of Grant's Martial Arts, have more oppurtunities to be successful then ever before!  Take Advantage! Mr. Grant

Masters Cup Winners
March 30, 2008

August Palchanis  3rd Place Weapons, 2nd Place Sparring

John Bonner 2nd Place Fighting

Noah Rakowski 1st Place Weapons, 1st Place Forms

Promotions on April 12

Alexis Krashnak Earned her Weapons Certification!   Alexis has been trainining in Master  Durant's Weapons Class on  Tuesday evenings.   Congratulations Alexis!

John Bonner 1. Earned Weapons Certifcation! 2. Promoted to Green Belt In Sword! 3. Promoted to Sr. Shodan! Congratulations John!

Bianca Morton  1. Earned Weapons Certification! 2. First student ever to be  promoted to Second Degree  BlackBelt at Grant's Martial Arts! Congratulations Bianca!

Grant’s Martial Arts

PREPARE TO BATTLE!

2008 In School Tournament

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Level 1 Tournament Divisions

Self-Defense Demonstration (Minimum 5 attacks, Maximum 7 attacks, no introduction)

Weapons Demonstration (Any weapons kata, you may use music, no introduction)

Forms Demonstration (Any form, you may use music, no introduction)

Team Demonstration (4 minute time limit, no introduction, you may use music, forms, weapons, self-defense, pads, skits, etc.

Level 2 Tournament Divisions

(We are splitting into teams: Blue and White)

GMA Sparring

Grappling

Date:  Friday, May 16, 2008  7:00p.m.

Entry Fee:  $20 per level  Spectators, $5

Visit www.gmakarate.com for more information and to view the rules.

Start Training Now!!!

GMA Sparring Rules   Stand Up…   Students may score with hand and foot techniques…                 To the head guard and face mask with light touch contact.                 To the rib guard with moderate contact.                 While holding then immediately releasing.   Students score with elbows as follows…                 To the rib guard with moderate contact   Students may score with knee strikes, shins and kicks…                 To the rib guard with moderate contact.                 To the outside of the legs, above the knee, with light contact.                 While clinching.   Take Downs…   Students may score by taking the opponent to the ground…                 By single or double leg shoot.                 By trapping an opponents kick or punch and executing a sweep or throw.                 Note.  You must maintain two hands on the opponent on two separate areas.   Students may score on the ground by…                 Gaining the mount, guard or side control.                 Passing the guard.                 Applying a submission such as an arm lock, leg lock or choke gradually.                 Standing back up after being taken down.   Penalties…                 Striking with excessive force or striking an illegal target.                 Release of an opponent while throwing or takedown.                 Applying a submission with intent to injure.                 Stepping off the mat with either foot, hand or body.                 Striking while either competitor is on the ground.                 Stalling.   Matches are scored as follows…   Matches are two one minute rounds with 30 seconds rest in-between. Each Round is scored separately.  In the event of a tie, a 30 second bonus round will decide the winner after a judges show of hands.  In each area 3 points will go to the winner and 2 to the loser unless it is even (3-3) or total dominance (3-1).  Points are awarded for overall performance in each round, not individual techniques. 1, 2, or 3 points for hand and strikes 1, 2, or 3 points for kicks and knee strikes 1, 2, or 3 points for takedowns and ground game 1 bonus point to the person who controls the pace

Trapping Seminar a Huge Success!  
Thanks for your support!  
Special Thanks to Master Duda! 
This was the 3rd free seminar this year!

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