Summer is almost here.  I have a schedule that will start on Monday, June 7th.  I always try to get it out to everyone before I make it official so we can discuss it. 

 

I am adding classes, AND opening up Friday and Saturday classes.  There will be an increase in tuition for the additional offered classes.

 

I am also adding a leadership class and a champion class for the higher ranks.  Historically, when a student earns a black belt, he or she chooses to quit or keep training.  Some of them like patterns....some like sparring....some want to learn weapons...and some enjoy the ground fighting. 

 

I started my leadership class for only a couple of people.  It has grown!  It has really been a "general information" class.  I want to formalize it a bit....the way it is supposed to be done.  With the new schedule you will notice there is NO black belt class.  I want the black belts to have a focus....a direction.  I don't want them to just wait until time to test again.  Rank will be tied directly to the leadership and champion classes. 

 

My plan for the leadership class is for the students to earn stripes on their uniforms....instructor stripes.  I will explain both of the new classes in detail a little later. 

 

The champion class that you see on the schedule is for the high rank kids that want to compete....a lot.  This class will be taught in the spirit of the Elite team.  We will practice patterns and sparring and weapons....anything that will be used in competitions that we participate in. My focus will be training them how to WIN.....not just to compete more effectively.   

 

I will explain both of the new classes in detail a little later.  I just wanted to introduce you to them in this email.

Because they are 'specialty' classes, there will be tuition increases based on your child's chosen direction.   I will have those sent to you soon.

 

So, take a look at the schedule...let me know what you think.  Express any concerns you have and let's move forward.  I am not opposed to just leaving it all alone.  I WILL change the way the black belt class is conducted regardless. 

 

I think this is a solid schedule and offers you and your children LOTS of opportunities to train. 

 

Thanks,

Scott Wilkinson