Sunday the 18th March was to be Urban Survival, but we are changing this to a Free Forms Workshop!
Starting at 10:30, everyone and all levels are invited to attend. It’s a small gesture of thanking you all for being so supportive of the school.
Urban Survival will be rescheduled to a later date TBA!
Parents please note: Kids class this Saturday will start at 9am!! (This is normal procedure for grading weekends).
Adults grading will kick off a little after 10am. Kids and Teens will grade at a later stage in the year.
Prices for grading are $90 for a full colour change (black belts add $20), $40 for tips only. BJJ prices are $40 for a stripe and $60 for full colour change.
(some may notice that there is a $10 price increase for grading… the price has not changed in nearly 10 years so we think this is reasonable).
We want the day to run as smoothly as possible for you so please get your names down if you plan to grade!!
Train hard!
See you on the mat.
John Will is back for his first seminar with us this year! If you are a beginner in BJJ you are still encouraged to attend, John’s a fantastic coach and breaks everything down step by step and walks you through the techniques as we practise them.
This seminar’s theme is working some ‘old school’ Jiu Jitsu – the Turtle. Becoming more competent on all fours will give you much more confidence in escaping to your knees. John has a great session planned and totally appropriate for beginners!!
Get your names down asap! Or email back to confirm your attendance!
Cost is $90 and well worth the time and effort!!! (cash payment appreciated!)
Reminder that tomorrow at 5pm there is a girls BJJ class, we have some sweeps and chokes planned for that 🙂
Then 6pm is Black belts and above with Sifu!!
If you’re usually in on a Tuesday for Kicking and Stretching class, you are more than welcome to come in and do your own training!
See you on the mat!
PS thanks for the wonderful weekend guys!!
Itinerary for this weekend:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Any questions please call Amy 0423 610 695 or email info@redboatkungfu.com
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.
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
Earlier this year Sifu recorded a podcast interview with Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, and today it’s been released! Sifu Rick Spain talks about:
-Training and fighting in the 70’s & 80’s;
-Fighting (and winning) at the world championship in ’82;
-How he met William Cheung and became a live-in disciple;
-The car accident that ended his fighting career and how he found his way back to the Path and became the coach he is today.
-and more…
Must thank Jeremy at https://www.facebook.com/groups/whistlekickmartialartsradio/ for the fantastic interview, he has a wonderful interviewing style that really makes way for inspiring conversation.
Follow this link to listen:
Other whistlekick links are
Facebook: Whistlekick Martial Arts Sparring Gear & Apparel
Twitter – @whistlekick
Instagram – @whistlekick
#learnwingchun#wingchunonline#combatwingchun#wingchunrenegade#rickspainwingchun#redboatkungfu
Kids Kung Fu classes make their return tomorrow at 11am. We hope you have all had a fantastic break and look forward to a fantastic year of training with you all!
It is a new term, so as usual term fees are due. To keep our price per term at such a low price, and to work with the needs of parents to be flexible we have 3 pricing options now for you.
You can either:
Pre-purchase a casual visit (or several) for $18 per class – [hc-hmw snippet=”Child-Casual-Visit—Purchase”];
Or, if you know that your child can attend only every second weekend you can pre-purchase the Child Term Half Pass (5 classes) $75 – [hc-hmw snippet=”Child-Term—Half-Attendance—Purchase”];
Or, if the Child Term Pass (10 classes – $100) has been working for you, then you can still purchase this option – [hc-hmw snippet=”Child-Term—10-Pass—Purchase”].
If your child does not use up all their classes on their pass they will no-longer carry over to the next term.
We appreciate that as a parent you are managing possibly many activities for your children and hope that this helps you in choosing a suitable membership for your child, while enabling us to continue providing this service to you.
Morning all!!
We have a new supplier for our BJJ gi’s! I’m keen to place an order so, anyone wishing to get a new gi or purchase their first one, I’d like to order by the end of the week.
They come in black, blue and white, price is $150. Our Tasmanian school vouches for them, saying they are comfortable and durable, and all round great uniform.
Please order and pay asap so we can get our first shipment in!!
Click here to order: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=282433&stype=43&catid=100001&prodGroupId=10384
Here’s the specs:
DRAGON V2 IBJJF APPROVED BJJ GI
Jacket features:
Lightweight 450gsm soft pearl weave fabric
One piece constructions wiht no back seams
EVA foam collar
Contrast red colour stitching and embroidery (black uniform)
Heavy reinforced seams with additional internal patches at major stress points
Tailored fit
Pant Features:
10oz, 100% cotton drill fabric with pearl weave crotch gusset insert
stretch rope drawstring
6 point loop system for a tight secure fit
Contrast red stitching and embroidery (black uniform)
Heavy reinforced seems at major stress points
Tailor fitted
Reinforced double layer extended knee padding
The V2 bjj uniforms are a clean crisp gi, minimal branding logos to allow you to put your club and sponsor patches anywhere you want.
Pro bjj white belt with black tip + a breathable gi storage bag are also included