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SPARTAN COURSE; INSTRUCTOR GATHERING; JOHN WILL; GRADING; RED LINE MEMBERSHIP

 

It’s a bit of a long one today:

First, a quick note from Sifu: if you are missing gloves check the spares shelf, as any found on the mat after training end up there. Or if you’re missing your belt please ask as Sifu may have stored it in his locker for safe keeping (especially black+ level belts), so please ask if you are missing anything.

All upcoming events can be found here: http://www.redboatkungfu.com/events/

Spartan Fitness & Nutrition course starts THIS Sunday. If you want to develop and understand the best eating and training habits specifically for you, that you can take with you for the rest of your life, then this is the course to do! Allow 2-2.5hrs for this Sunday to allow for fitness test, body composition analysis and body type & diet assessment. Only 1hr for the consecutive Sundays is required. You are however, expected to check in with us (via text) every day, so this is a 6 week daily commitment from you and us. For Red Boat students (including your friends/family) course cost is $199, non-RB students cost is $299. Get your names down asap!!

One of Sifu’s very first students (Ricky Marrandino) is in town for 2 weeks of training which is coinciding with the instructor/school owner gathering on 23rd – 25th February. Schedule for the gathering will be released very soon, but expect much training to be had that weekend!

The first John Will’s BJJ seminar is year is on Sunday 4th March at 9am. He’s only here twice a year now so make the most of it! Cost is $90 per person (which is a crazy good price) and friends from other BJJ schools are welcome!

First grading for the year is the Autumn grading and will be held on Saturday 10th March. The new (returning old) sparring requirements are not yet in full flight, there is still some tweaking to do to the conditions and is too soon since everyone was notified to begin enforcing them. If you are planning on grading however, we expect to see you in on as many Monday & Wednesday 6:45 sparring sessions, or Friday lunch sparring. If you’re having trouble making these times and want to grade, let us know.

Lastly, we are very happy to be offering a special membership to our front-line service men and women. If you work in the police, ambulance, fire or armed services or know someone who does please enquire today about our Red Line membership.

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TURN BACK THE CLOCK; NO-GI BJJ; WINNING MIND FOLLOW-UP SUNDAY; DATES TO REMEMBER

 

NO-GI BJJ TONIGHT!!!

It’s going to be another very hot day, so no-gi session this evening.

THE WINNING MIND workshop was great fun but we did not have enough time to get done all we had planned. So, there is a follow-up session this Sunday. Attendees from last Sunday please check your emails and reply so that we can confirm who is coming.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

SUNDAY 18TH FEB – Spartan Course begins. If you bring a friend or family member they get Red Boat member price. ($199 members, $299 non-members) ALL WELCOME

FRIDAY 23RD-SUNDAY25TH FEB – First Red Boat Gathering! Gradings and workshops all weekend! SOME CONDITIONS APPLY FOR SOME ACTIVITIES

SUNDAY 4TH MARCH – John Will BJJ Seminar ($90) ALL WELCOME

SATURDAY 10TH MARCH – Autumn Grading (Tips only: $40; Colour change only (ie previously passed and paid for Tips): $50; Full Colour change (ie doing complete test): $90; Full Colour change Black Belt: $110 (or $70 colour change only) START PREPPING!!

SUNDAY 18TH MARCH – Urban Survival Workshop ($80) ALL WELCOME

Stay up to date with events here: http://www.redboatkungfu.com/events/

NEW OVER 55’s PROGRAM:

“Turn Back the Clock”

Introducing our new fitness & self defence program for the over 55’s on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am-11am run by our very own Frances Straumietis.

When Frances turned 50 she decided she wanted to make a return to martial arts (having enjoyed practising some Tai Chi in her 20’s), so took up training in Wing Chun at Rick Spain’s Red Boat Kung Fu in 2005.

In late 2006 Frances was diagnosed with breast cancer, her first thoughts were to keep herself fit as much as she was able. So, while going through a year of Chemo and Radiotherapy treatment she kept up with Wing Chun. Her recovery and overall wellbeing during and after that time has not only kept her well but has seen her condition improve.

Since overcoming cancer, Frances has achieved many things. She is a 3rd level Wing Chun Master, Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a qualified Sports Coach. Frances currently teaches 3-5 classes a week, trains up to 4 times a day and keeps up with (and often surpasses) her fellow younger students in fitness and endurance – she is a true inspiration. She has been working privately with students 55yrs+ and it’s wonderful to watch the transformations that are being made.

The Turn Back the Clock program is for the over 55’s who are feeling that second wind and want to try something new to get their bodies back in shape.

The classes are kept small – capped at 10 participants – to ensure quality attention is given to everyone in the class.
If you are interested in trying it out you can book in for one FREE lesson.

Prices are $20 per class and can be discounted if you pay for 12 upfront.

One on one sessions are available by appointment only and cost $50 for 45mins.

Email info@redboatkungfu.com or call Amy on 0423 610 695 too BOOK TODAY

 

 

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AWESOME GRADING! IT’S NOT OVER YET.

Saturday’s grading was fantastic! There are plenty of photos and videos on our Facebook page, check them out here if you haven’t seen them already.

This Friday Karen, Frances and Dave are going for their next level Red stripes. Karen & Frances for 3rd, Dave for 4th. So there will be sparring, chi sau sparring, weapons sparring and weapon forms, chi sau technical and wooden dummy. The grading starts at 10am and is open to Black belts only. Lunch class will be cancelled for the day.

Saturday is Damen’s Gold belt grading. Open to everyone to watch. Bring friends and family too as all are welcome. The end of year party is afterwards at the Abbotts Hotel.

We are closed over Xmas and New Year period from Sunday 24th December – Tuesday 2nd January inclusive. Opening again for classes on Wednesday 3rd Jan. This only means about 4 days that aren’t public holidays that we are actually closed.

In saying that, Sifu will be seeing his private student over the break, at those times that we’re in the mat will be open for you to do your own training. We will post this on Facebook in advance.

There will be an end of year raffle at the party, main prize is a weapons pack: Dragon Pole, Kali Sticks, Butterfly Swords and Nunchaku. Tix are $5 each or $10 for 3.

Cover charge for party is $20 per person. Sorry they cannot allow kids at the Abbotts.

Cheers!

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GRADING TOMORROW! GOLD BELT NEXT SATURDAY & EOY PARTY!!

 

Good luck everyone for tomorrow’s Summer Grading, last whole school grading for the year. Everyone is looking superb. No Conditioning class tomorrow at 9am but do get in early to warm up and work off those last minute nerves. We have two Black belts going off, so we expect seniors to be on hand for sparring rounds! Bring friends and family too as always a fun day.

Next Friday is a Red stripe grading for Frances, Karen and Dave, starts at 10am and is open to Black belts and above. Then Saturday is Damien’s Gold belt!! Damien is fit and strong and ready. It’s going to be great. Starts at 10am, so be on time. Again, friends and family welcome. If it’s your first Gold belt, make an effort to come in as it’s an awesome thing to watch.

End of Year party is held after the Gold belt grading, at the Abbotts Hotel, cost is $20 per person to cover the food – please pay cash.

Good luck everyone!!

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FREE WORKSHOP THIS SUNDAY!

As promised, Sifu is putting on a free workshop this Sunday for grading practise. So for all who are grading this will be a good solid 2 hrs of immersion in your grading material for next Saturday. Starts at 10:30 and will run for 2 hrs.

Next Tuesday at 5pm – 6pm is a girls only BJJ class, so hope to see all the girls there!

Locker Fees: throughout the year you should have received an email saying that your locker fees were due – if you have a locker of course. I’ve just had a look and there are quite a number of locker fees that are well overdue. Could everyone who has a locker please clear up your payment? If you’re not sure shoot me an email and I’ll check. I’d rather not have to chase everyone.

The end of year party is organised, confirming that it is at the Abbotts Hotel after Damien’s Gold belt grading on the 16th December. There will be finger food and a cover charge of $20 per person to cover it.

Lastly a quick last minute shout out to see if anyone, anyone’s business or place of employment would like to donate a product or service for our end of year raffle? They will get mentions on our website and social media pages in the lead up to and after the draw at the end of year party, it’s a great fundraiser for the Kwoon and your support is appreciated!

Cheers guys!!

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**REMINDER**

This Sunday is Sifu’s Kicking Workshop! It starts at 10:30am, runs for 2hrs and will be a great workout, giving you skills and drills to take away with you for life. It’s $60 for the day and cash is preferred!!

The girls are planning another BJJ girls only class – not to exclude the guys of course but to encourage us girls to get into it! – that will take place on Tuesday 5th from 5pm-6pm.

Morning crew and those planning to train mornings next year, we’re having an informal meeting on Thursday 7th December at morning class time 7am, to discuss training goals for next year – including fitness, BJJ & Wing Chun goals. From this we will start working on the class plans for next year, so that when you come in to train, you’re coming in for more than just a quick workout before work, you’re coming in to take one step closer to achieving your desired outcomes.

Lastly, Summer Grading is coming up on the 9th December. Get your names down and grading practise in. (BJJ grading is Thursday prior). Red Stripe grading is Friday December 15th – this is open to all Black Belts and above only. Damien’s Gold Belt grading is on the 16th December starting 10am – friends and family welcome – it’s a fantastic day. Afterwards is the end of year party including end of year awards.

So please get those dates in your diary! And get your names down for all events that you are attending!!

Thanks!!

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NEWSLETTER FROM SIFU!

Greetings  and salutations,

Well were at the pointy bit at last, on our way to a big finish. These are the events for the rest of the year:

Sunday 12th: Weapons Day – baton, sticks and nunchaku. The ultimate seminar on blunt force trauma. 10:30 start $60

Sunday the 26th: last seminar of the year. Ultimate kicks. From the humble front kick to the jumping spinning side kick, were going to do it all. 10:30 start $60

Saturday 2nd of December: Kids Grading from 11am.

Sunday 3rd of December:  Grading prep. From 10.30 till 12.30. It’s free its for you so don’t miss it.

End of year Grading on Sat 9th. Let’s finish big on new belts! We have Frances, Karen and Dave grading Red stripes on Friday the 15th and Damien going for gold on Saturday 16th. That’s huge. End of year gathering and finally …party !

As you know I’m spreading  the  love in QLD then NZ soon. Stay focused. Keep your eye on the prize. Listen to your seniors – they know what they’re doing.

Peace love and choke holds,

Sifu

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SIFU IS NOW A BJJ BLACK BELT! MID-SEASON GRADING CANCELLED

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!

A wonderful surprise for Sifu at John Will’s BJJ seminar was to be awarded his Black Belt in Will/Machado BJJ. Andrew wrote a lovely blog that will do better than anything I could write so here it is: https://andrewn23-myma.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/new-black-belt-rick-spain.html you will also find Andrew’s write up of the seminar on that blog site too.

And Sifu has recently recorded a Vlog about the day that can be seen here: https://youtu.be/V7ZLiBB4HvI

Just a quick update about the mid-season grading, due to the fact that the time between the Summer grading and this one is too short, we’ve decided to cancel it. However if you have been prepping for a tip then please speak up! As we can readily accommodate a group tip grading.

Once again big congrats to Sifu, it means a lot to him and a great deal to the organisation as a whole.

See you on the mat.

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JOHN WILL NEXT MONTH! GRADING WENT WELL, ONLY 2 LEFT THIS YEAR! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS.

 

LOADS OF FOOTAGE TAKEN AT THE SPRING GRADING! THANKS HANNAH AND SEAN!

If you missed it watch grading highlights video above. We have two school gradings before the end of the year, so stay focused. The mid season date is to be set, but the Summer grading is on the 9th December AND the Gold belt grading this year goes to Damien on Saturday 16th December. If you’re new to the family… this is not to be missed. Gold belts are huge. Bring friends and family too. Damien and his family are a big part of the school and this will make him the second in his family to get a Gold belt. Put that date aside. It’s a whole day event as we have our end of year party and awards presentation afterwards also.

John Will is coming up to Sydney for his second seminar with us this year (Sunday 15th October, 9am), so Andrew and March have been working on plenty of ashi garami/leg entanglement in their classes to prep us all for the occasion! He is a fantastic coach and you’d be crazy to miss it. The seminar is suitable for all levels, John walks everyone through each technique, though it would be ideal to get some classes under your belt before the seminar as it would only help you on the day.

GIRLS!! This coming Tuesday (Sep. 26th at 5pm) we are running a girls only BJJ class. This is an unashamed plug to get you into the mainstream BJJ classes, but first things first. We are looking at running these once a month to every 6 weeks as we know it may be difficult to get off work that early all the time. Plan is to either stay on for kicking class after or go out to dinner…or both! Either way, hope to see all the girls in on Tuesday at 5pm.

Foundation memberships are open to our interstate and international schools so if you missed the first release of foundation memberships for the www.wckfuniversity.com then there is still a chance to get in on a great discount of only $25 a month… a cup of coffee a week… just select the Platinum membership, enter coupon code REDBOATAUSCHOOLS then start training!

And lastly, while we do a little bit of advertising, with all of the projects we are managing… marketing the school can get a little neglected… so if you think you can help in any way… share a Facebook post, write a review, recommend us to a friend… any of these things over time can go a long way and really help this crazy family of ours grow.

Thanks guys!

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QUICK SHOUT OUT RE: GRADING TOMORROW

If you are grading can you please pay cash tomorrow? I am grading so Sifu will be doing the transactions and it will make life much easier for him if it’s cash.

The 9am conditioning class is not on.

Kids class in shifted to 8:30am.

If you’re grading get in early to warm up, ensure you have your own water bottle and sparring gear ready to go for a 10am start.

If you’re not grading, be here by 10am, phones on silent, voices on LOUD.

Last hit out for grading practise tonight at 6:30pm with Vadim, will Facebook his class plan later today for those not prepping.

See you there!

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