Announcments

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January Calendar

The Letters after the dates denote what we are covering in classes.

• D-Self Defense (black belt weapons forms) S-Sparring O-Other (weapons, breaking) P-Panatukan (SAMICS) K-Knife (SAMICS)

Dec 31- Closed

Jan 1- Closed

Jan 4^th– Teen/Adult Hardcore class 730am

Jan 8^th– All Jr. Student Homework and Candidate paperwork is due in for testing

Jan 13^th through Jan 26^th–

Testing Weeks. All information posted on website, info board, and in emails

Feb 1^st–  Teen/Adult Hardcore class 730am

SAMICS Seminar 12pm to 230pm

Testing Weeks- January 13th to 26th

Please be VERY clear on testing times and procedures. Do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions as this is a very busy and hectic 2 weeks.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• All Gear orders and Board orders are due in No Later than December 18^th.
• CANDIDATE ESSAYS & 90-DAY FITNESS REQUIREMENT. DUE January 8^th – MANDATORY FOR TESTING!
• Juniors “Determination” homework due in no later than September 11^th
• Colored belt students with 6 stripes on their belt should show up to a demonstration time. If you are short by stripes please speak with Mr Nichols for a final decision.
• If you are testing please be in full & proper uniform-   (Jr Uniform tops and pants)
• Classes January 13,14, & 15 are for students NOT testing, Black Belt candidates, and Black belts.
• Little Dragon Students should attend 1 time during the week of January 13^th. Evaluations will be done in class. (All Little Dragons are evaluated regardless of how long they have been here)
• ALL 2^nd & 3^rd Degree Black belt intermediates must test Sunday at the Black belt exam.
• Make up testing will be done the week of January 20^th. If you cannot attend your exam time and are eligible to test, please contact Mr Nichols to make arrangements. This MUST be done in advance.
• Students that arrive LATE to testing or rank ceremony will NOT be admitted.
• Bring everything you need for your exam. This includes weapons and boards for required ranks. If you are not prepared, you may not pass.

• If you do not meet exam requirements you will be contacted via email within 24 hours of the exam. It will then be your decision and responsibility to schedule a make-up test or wait until the next exam date.

• A Students attendance does affect their potential to test. Our check in system tracks attendance throughout a cycle. Students to have “minimum class requirements” per level in order to be eligible to test. These class requirements are based on 1 testing cycle.

                        Beginner Ranks-20 Classes

                        Intermediate Ranks-24 Classes

                        Advanced Ranks-26 Classes

                        Black Belts-28 Classes

• Rank ceremony is Monday January 20^th. Please wear regular clothing. The UNION UTA Demo Team will perform after the 1^st rank ceremony! If you cannot attend rank ceremony you will receive your new rank in your next class. If you arrive late to rank ceremony you WILL NOT be permitted to enter.
• Thursday the 23^rd at 630pm is a meeting for ALL Candidates. This includes new candidates and candidates that did not test from the previous cycle. This is MANDATORY to test for your black belt.

Remember that it’s ok NOT to test! Every student’s progress happens in their own time. Just because we have an exam scheduled does not mean you have to be ready.  Preparation for an exam should begin months in advance, not a few weeks before an exam. It is the student’s responsibility to be prepared and know what is on their exam. All curriculum requirements are on our website.

2010 TENTATIVE SAMI Union, NJ Scheduled Events

Here is our TENTATIVE SCHEDULE of events!

All courses are tentative and subject to change. Students seeking examinations should be prepared with all material before attending courses and must have an active SAMI-INTERNATIONAL.COM membership. Students seeking additional exams or courses pleas contact for availability.