Announcments

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September 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)

SAMICS Classes listed as “Prep” class will focus on the upcoming SAMICS exams in October

Aug 31 and Sept 2- Closed for Labor Day

Sept 7- FREE SAMICS Prep -12 to 2

Sept 9- SAMICS KNIFE PREP

Sept 11- Homework, candidate essays and fitness challenges due

Sept 15 to 28- Testing and Week after. Please see the alternate schedule for all times and closings.

Sept 30 & Oct 2- SAMICS Panantukan Prep

Sept 5- Hardcore Saturday- 730am

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October 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)

SAMICS Classes listed as “Prep” class will focus on the upcoming SAMICS exams in October

Sept 30 & Oct 2- SAMICS Panantukan Prep

Oct 5- Hardcore Saturday- 730am

Oct 10- 13- SAMICS International Course NO CLASSES SATURDAY

Oct 14 to 19- Sparring Week

Oct 17- Closed for Leadership Meeting at 6pm

Oct 19- Halloween Party 530pm

Oct 21- Fall Clothing Pre-Orders Due

Oct 31- Closed for Halloween

Nov 2- Hardcore Saturday- 730am

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Testing Weeks- Sept 23rd to Sept 29th

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 August 28th.
• CANDIDATE ESSAYS & 90-DAY FITNESS REQUIREMENT. DUE September 11^th – MANDATORY FOR TESTING!
• Juniors “Integrity” 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 September 16, 17, & 18 are for students NOT testing, Black Belt candidates, and Black belts.
• Little Dragon Students should attend 1 time during the week of September 16th. 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 September 23rd. 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.
• Rank ceremony is Friday the 27^th. Please wear regular clothing. If you cannot attend rank ceremony you will receive your new rank in your next class.
• Thursday the 26^th 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.

Other things you should know about testing

Exam time is a very busy time here at UNION UTA. Students have a large amount of requirements, forms and paperwork due in, and class schedules are changed. Here are some things you should know about our testing:

• Testing times are posted approx 6 weeks in advance. We try to disrupt classes as little as possible, but the exam does take a few days. You will hear this testing time referred to as “testing week,” although it does not take the full week.
• Colored belt and 1^st degree black belt students traditionally test during the week. Candidates and ALL 2^nd degree and above students test at the “Black Belt Testing.”
• All Gear orders and Board orders for required ranks are due on a VERY strict due date. These emails for orders begin to go out 6 weeks before they are due and are announced in classes.
• Paperwork- Jr beginner ranks (White thru Orange) have Parent/Teacher evaluation forms due. ALL Jr students have Character Development homework due. And all candidates have essays and 90 day fitness challenges. These are all emailed home and are on the website for download. Due dates are announced approx 6 weeks in advance.
• Colored belt students with 6 stripes on their belt should show up to a demonstration time. If you are short by 1 or 2 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)
• Little Dragon Students should attend 1 time during the week Monday through Wednesday. Evaluations will be done in class. (All Little Dragons are evaluated regardless of how long they have been here)
• Bring everything you need for your exam. This includes weapons and boards for required ranks. If you are not prepared, you may not pass.
• The week after testing is a make-up exam week. If you cannot attend your exam time during regular testing, and are eligible to test, please contact Mr Nichols to make arrangements. This MUST be done in advance. This is only allowed on a case to case basis and is not the preferred testing method. This is NOT an option for 2^nd degree black belts and above.
• Students that arrive LATE to testing or rank ceremony will NOT be admitted.
• 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.
• Rank ceremony is the week after testing. Please wear regular clothing. If you cannot attend rank ceremony you will receive your new rank in your next class.
• The week after testing there 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.
• 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

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.

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2019 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.

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