You Parents Asked For It, Parents Night Out, Dec. 7th

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Lots of parents have been asking when is the next PNO?!?  We will be offering a Holiday Parents Night Out (PNO) on December 7th, 2013, from 5pm – 10pm.  This will be the perfect time for you to finish or start any Holiday shopping, or maybe its just a good night to go hang out and catch up with friends without kids.

Knowing your kids are safe, having fun, and being looked after by the EVO team this opportunity is too good to pass up.  Just like last time we will be serving pizza for dinner and finish the night with a movie.

Pricing (per child) –

$20 for Black Belt Club Members
$25 for Evolution Students
$30 for Non-Evolution Students

Items to Bring –

Water bottle (If they forget a bottle we will charge you for a water from the fridge)
Blankets and Pillows comfortable clothing for movie viewing

You can drop your child off at 4:45pm but must return by 10pm the latest.  There will be an additional fee if you are more than 15 minutes late.  This event is for children ages 5 and up (please contact Mr. Jason for special scenarios)

We know you parents don’t have many nights off, let us help lighten the load for one night.

 

Halloween Reminder, Jr & Tiny Tiger Classes Cancelled on Halloween.

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Quick reminder Tiny Tiger and Jr classes are cancelled on Halloween, October 31st, due to the fact that most kids will be getting ready and going out trick or treating.  Please stay safe when trick or treating and have parents examine all candy and items found in bags.  

Just like last year if you would like to you can wear your costume to class on Wednesday October 30th.  You can bring your full costume but any masks and other accessories must be put off to the side when taking class.  If you are not wearing a costume to class, normal hapkido attire required.  
Class schedule for Wednesday October 30th is normal schedule. No changes for Adult schedule on Halloween.

Free Movie Night Friday Nov 8th. Bring Your Friends and Watch Monsters University.

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We are offering a free movie night at Evolution Martial Arts Academy on Friday November 8th.  Invite your friends and come watch Monsters University on our big screen.  If you missed your chance to watch it in the theaters you can come watch it here for free with your friends.

The movie will start promptly at 7:45pm we suggest you arrive around 7:30.  Please plan to feed dinner to your children before you arrive, the only thing we will be serving is fresh popped popcorn.  Have your child bring a bottle of water or their favorite drink and any other snacks they prefer.  
Also remember to have them bring your favorite pillows and blankets so can lay back and enjoy the movie.  The movie will end at 9:30pm, parents if you are not staying please come back and pick them up by 9:45.     
Fliers will available for you to pass out to invite your friends with all the details.  Hope to see some of you here.  Below is a quick summary
  • 11-8-13 (7:30-9:30pm)
  • Monsters University
  • Fresh popcorn
  • Bring preferred snacks or drinks (avoid too much sugar kids running around like monsters is not fun) 
  • Bring pillows and blankets
  • Parents enjoy 2 hours off

Students Projected to Test at the End of October.

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Click on the link below to view a list of students currently projected to test at the end of October.  Parents please save the date, the time of the actual exam may change.  Please visit this page every couple of weeks to see if a name has been added or removed.

Same format as the last test in August.  Exams will be on Friday for Juniors, Saturday will be an exam for Tiny Tigers followed by Graduation at 10:30am.

Parents please bring juniors the following day for Graduation if you do not hear from us.  No News is Good News.  Parents if your child did not meet the requirements to pass their exam we will contact you by 9:30pm that night, via phone call and email.

34 Days and 12 Hours to practice, practice, practice

https://www.evomaa.net/exams.html

BBQ at the Park Pot Luck Postponed Due to the Heat

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No one likes hanging outside if its too hot and uncomfortable.  Drinks would get warm, delicious chocolate desserts would melt, kids wouldn’t be able to run around.  We have decided to move our “end of summer” bbq to a different date, not set yet.  We will make this event more of a “start of fall” BBQ.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.  We rather move it than not have anyone show up because of the heat.  Stay cool everyone.

Important Testing Dates and Labor Day Holiday Aug 31st – Sept 2nd

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It’s belt testing time again, lots of new white belts trying to achieve their orange belt and a few green belts going for blue belt level 1 our highest ranking as of now.  So here are some of the details regarding testing and the holiday weekend:

Friday August 30th
5pm – White Belts Testing 
6pm – Orange, Yellow, Green Belts Testing
7pm – Adults Testing
NO Regular Hapkido or Tiny Tiger Classes
Below is the list of the students testing as of now.

JUNIORS

  • Liana M. (6pm)
  • Dustin L. (6pm)
  • Mimi L. (6pm)
  • Leah T. (6pm)
  • Massi T. (6pm)
  • Diego S. (6pm)
  • Ryan C. (6pm)
  • Armaan S. (5pm)
  • Yuvraj S. (5pm)
  • Rosa C. (5pm)
  • Sammy A. (5pm)
  • Manny A. (5pm)
  • Devon W. (5pm)
  • Alexis W. (5pm)
  • Jailyn W. (5pm)
ADULTS

  • Jay W. (7pm)
  • Catherine O. (7pm)
  • David S. (7pm)
  • Sam M. (7pm)
Saturday August 31st
9:30-10:15am – Tiny Tigers Testing
10:30 – 11am – Belt Graduation for Tiny Tigers and Jrs
NO Regular Hapkido or Tiny Tiger Classes
Below is the list of Tiny Tigers Testing
  • Aarsh S. (9:30am)
  • Alessandro P. (9:30am)
  • Kyndall W. (9:30am)
  • Jeremiah C. (9:30am)
Monday September 2nd
CLOSED No Classes Labor Day Holiday

Please Join Us for 2 Great Martial Art Events

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Attention all Evolution students we would like to invite you to please join Mr. Jason and Mr. Brandon for 2 special events, Sunday August 11th and Saturday August 17th at Team Karate Centers.

Sunday August 11th  12-2pm:

Hwa Rang Do: The Untold Story of the Formation of the Modern Korean Martial Arts

Come watch the feature documentary and hear with your own ears, the untold story from martial arts living legend and Hwa Rang Do Founder, Dr. Joo Bang Lee on the origins and development of modern Korean martial arts including Hwa Rang Do, Hapkido and Kuk Sool Won.
This is the true, yet controversial telling of the most important period in modern Korean martial arts history in the midst of the Korean War and great political turmoil, as Dr. Lee witnessed & participated in first hand.
Special Q and A with Dr. Joo Bang Lee and his eldest son and Hwa Rang Do heir, Grandmaster Taejoon Lee will follow the screening of the film, as well as opportunity for pictures and autographs for those in attendance.

  • Learn about the efforts by Dr. Joo Bang Lee and martial arts legend, Ji Han Jae, to form a unified Korean martial arts system, as ordered by then Korean President, Jeong Hee Park 
  • The backstory of the formation of the Kuk Sool Hwe by Dr. Joo Bang Lee and In Hyuk Suh, which lead to the founding of Kuk Sool Won 
  • The true story into Dr. Joo Bang Lee’s close relationship with Yong Sul Choi and Ji Han Jae, leading to the true origins of Hapkido and the dilution of one of Korea’s modern martial arts systems 
  • An opportunity to ask questions of them, live and in-person! 

Suggest Donation for Tickets: $25
All proceeds from this event will go towards funding martial arts training programs and scholarships for low-income individuals, at-risk youth and combat veterans via the World Hwa Rang Do Association – Non-Profit Organization.

Location

Team Karate Centers
21038-A Victory Blvd Woodland Hills, CA. 91367
on August 11th, 2013 beginning @ 12 Noon

Schedule:
12 Noon – 12:45pm – Film Screening
12:45pm – 1pm – Q and A Setup
1pm – 2pm – Q and A with Dr. Joo Bang Lee and Grandmaster Taejoon Lee

Saturday August 17th  12pm:
One of our teachers Master Steve Sexton is having an Autobiography Book Signing Celebration.  
The book recaps the 60-year span of the 8th Degree Hapkido Master’s life from his childhood through his passion for martial arts, and how that passion saved his life on more than one occasion.
If you would like to order a copy of the book please click on the link below.
You can pick up your copy on Sat, Aug 17 and have Master Steve Sexton sign it for you.
Location

Team Karate Centers
21038-A Victory Blvd Woodland Hills, CA. 91367
on August 17th, 2013 beginning @ 12 Noon 

If you are free we would love it if you can stop by. 

EVO Top Team Auditions August 4th & 11th.

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Do you like performing in front of a crowd?  Does that type of intensity get your adrenaline pumping?  Evolution Martial Arts Academy is holding auditions to join Evo Top Team, our demonstration team. Evo Top Team will perform demonstrations at future belt graduations and other special events.  A special class on Fridays will allow these team members to work together and prepare for the next performance. 
The only requirement needed to audition is the rank of at least Hapkido Jr. Green Belt.  All students who fulfill this requirement are more than welcome to try out but NOT every student will make it.  Only 6 spots are available on this roster as of right now.  Three of the most important factors we are looking for are focus, following directions, and most importantly technical ability. 
How Auditions Work: 
  • Auditions will be held on Sunday August 4th and 11th, starting at 9am.
  • Students must make an appointment ahead of time (Sign Ups will be on the front counter).  Students can only audition one time.
  • Students waiting must wait in lobby area until their turn.    
  • Each student will demonstrate in 10 minutes a list of techniques in front of 2 unnamed judges.  (Students have done all these techniques before, list of techniques will not be known to student until they step on the mat) 
  • Once students are done they are free to leave.
  • Judges will review all notes and students who made the team will be notified a couple days later.

Parents keep in mind there is a possibly only one sibling could make it while the other(s) do not.  Students who make the team may be cut from the team at any time. Auditions will be held again in the future as we increase the number of spots on the team or have to fill available spots.      
Good luck, bring your skills.

Who’s Testing at the Next Belt Promotion?

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In our constant effort to stay in 100% communication with our parents our belt testing page is now live on our website.  If you click on the Belt Testing Countdown Timer you will be directed to a page with frequently asked questions regarding testing and a list of potential students testing.  The list may change as we get closer to testing date.  Parents check the list if you are unsure so you can plan to keep this date open.

A mobile version will be coming soon for those of you glued to your smart phones.

https://www.evomaa.net/exams.html

Body Fat Test Mobile Truck coming Dec 7th!!

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After a great summer of training, doing the 30-day Paleo Primer, and Crush Cancer, we are bringing back the Body Fat Test truck to Evolution Martial Arts on Dec 7th from 3pm-7pm. Many of you did a baseline test back at the end of the July to get an idea of where you were in your body mass composition. Now, you can actually see how much your hard work has paid off over these last four months. You will be able to exactly see how much muscle you have gained, how much fat you have lost! For our new students, you will be able to get a baseline reading as well.

First time test is $49, Re-Test is $35.  Please sign up for your 10 minute time slot at the front desk.

http://www.bodyfattest.com/the-mobile-lab.html