Announcments
Please make sure to check our below for special event registration, featured products, and announcments
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Upcoming Events and Reminders
*July 15-19- Summer Camp
*July 16- Fun and Games Day
*July 16- No adult classes- Adult Leadership Black belt workout 730-830
*July 20- Chris Leyesa Kicking/Sparring Seminar
*July 25- XMAS in July Sale
*July 27- Jr’s Sparring Seminar
*Aug 5-10- Buddy Week
*Aug 6- Closed- National Night Out
*Aug 13- Closed- Leadership Team Meeting
*Aug 17- Chris Leyesa Broadsword Seminar
*Aug 24- Candidate Workout
*Aug 24- End of Summer Party
*Aug 26-Sept 4- Testing Applications Available
*Aug 28- Gear orders for Testing Due
*Aug 31 & Sept 2- Closed Labor Day
Purchase Books by our Chief Instructor!
Now available on Amazon, for Kindle, and Audible!
Our Chief Instructor, Robert Nichols is also an author!
His award winning book, “How to Earn a Black belt in…. An Average Guy’s Guide to Life.” is now available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook.
This common-sense book covers topics like parenting, leadership, relationships, and more. All while Robert Nichols shares personal stories on these subjects.
His new book, being released January 2023, "Elite Martial Artists in America," is a co-author book with martial arts legends Stephen K. Hayes and Dana Abbott. Each martial arts master covers a section in relation to Leadership, motivation, and business.
Robert Nichols is also available for speaking engagements, martial arts business consulting, and SAMICS International Seminars. He is available for virtual events and travels the country teaching. Visit the website below for information.
Upcoming Candidate/Black belt Event Dates for the Sept 2024 Testing
June 5- Book report approval deadline
June 15- Candidate Workout
July 13- Candidate Workout
Aug 24- Candidate Workout
Aug 28- Gear orders due
Aug 26-Sept 4- Testing applications available
Sept 4- Deadline for applications, essays, book reports, fitness requirments
Sparring Seminar for Jr Students July 27, 2024
2pm to 330pm
Get some expert sparring practice with our Sr Staff at this informative and exciting event. We will focus on quick and effective sparring concepts, usable for both beginner and more advanced students.
Sparring can be an intimidating idea for many students, controlled exposure in events like this are good for overcoming fears.
Event is open to Green belts and above.
SAMI-X Panantukan at WTA
SAMI-X of NJ - Panantukan Workshop at WTA
Saturday Aug 10 1230pm to 2pm - This workshop will focus on SAMI-X Panantukan. Panantukan, translated as "street boxing" or "dirty boxing," focuses on unorthodox striking techniques, used for self defense, not sport. This will include entries, covers, different striking tools, manipulations, and destructions. One of the defining characteristics of Panantukan is its emphasis on close-range combat. Fighters of the art are trained to fight in tight spaces, using their body weight and momentum to generate power in their strikes. Panantukan also places a strong emphasis on footwork and body positioning, allowing fighters to move in and out of range and effectively evade attacks.
Location:
Wushu Taekwondo Academy
456 US-22, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Kung Fu Broadsword Seminar Aug 17- 1230pm to 2pm
Broadsword Seminar with Christopher Leyesa
Saturday Aug 17, 1230pm to 2pm –
This dynamic event will cover the exciting Chinese martial arts weapon, the broadsword. Wushu (a form of Chinese kung Fu) expert, Christopher Leyesa will teach students the exciting weapons, covering basics, ariel techniques, and even help them put together a pattern that can be used in competition. No experience is needed for this event
This event is open to Teen/Adult Students
Costs- $40 if registered before Aug 7
(this is deadline to order broadswords)
$50 Aug 7 and after (Broadswords may not be available)
A broadsword is required for this event and available for purchase with this form.
End of Summer party
Saturday, August 24
5:30 -8:00pm
Let’s celebrate the
end of the school year!
FOOD, GAMES, NERF!!!
BRING A FRIEND!
Breaking Seminar!
Saturday Sept 7
1pm to 230pm
Make sure you are testing ready!
(Or do it for fun!)
A fun filled, educational Saturday event for board breaking practice! This is an opportunity to focus on breaking and build that confidence.
Seminar is for Jr students. Course includes 4 boards to break at event.
Testing Sept 2024
Sept 9 & 10
430pm Little Dragon Exams
All other classes as normal
Sept 11
NO CLASSES
Sept 12
No Classes
5pm-615pm- Beginner Jr's Exams
630pm-Advanced Jr Exam
Sept 13
No Classes
5pm-615pm- Intermediate Jr Exams
630pm- Teen/Adult Colored belt Exams
Sept 14
NO Classes
Black Belt Testing 10am
Testing Information
- All Gear orders are due in No Later than Aug 28. They have been emailed home and are for the ranks listed in the email and on the website.
- CANDIDATE ESSAYS, 45-DAY FITNESS paperwork, Personal Development Challenges, and Black belt (black and candidate) testing applications DUE Sept 4th. MANDATORY FOR TESTING!
- All TESTING APPLICATIONS will be available Aug 26 through Sept 4 (Applications will include boards for green and up)
- All Colored belt students with 4 stripes (Black and Red) on their belt should show up to a testing time. If you are short by stripes please speak with Mr. Nichols for a final decision.
- The week of Sept 2 through 7 is a Sparring Week for Intermediate and above ranks. Students MUST attend a sparring day as a testing requirement.
- If you are testing please be in proper clothing- (Approved pants/shorts, shirt, or uniform)
- Little Dragon Students evaluations will be done in class Sept 9 & 10. Please only attend 1 time during these dates. (All Little Dragons are evaluated regardless of how long they have been here)
- Make up testing will be done by appointment only and only at the discretion of the chief instructor. Make up testing require an appointment and are subject to a private lesson fee of $40. There are NO make-up exams for Candidates or black belts.
- Students that arrive LATE to testing will NOT be admitted.
- Bring everything you need for your exam. This includes weapons and gear 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 Student’s attendance greatly affects their potential to test. Our check in system tracks attendance throughout a cycle. Students have “minimum class requirements” per level in order to be eligible to test. These class requirements are based on 1 testing cycle.
Beginner Ranks-16 Classes/Intermediate Ranks-20 Classes/Advanced Ranks-24 Classes/Black Belts-25 Classes/ All candidates 30 classes
- Colored belt students will receive their new ranks in classes starting Sept 17. Black belts and Black belt candidates will receive ranks the day of their exam.
- Monday Sept 16 is our “New Cycle” Zoom meeting for all students and parents at 6pm. Tuesday Sept 17 at 6pm is a meeting for ALL Candidates and Black Belts. This includes new candidates and candidates that did not test from the previous cycle. This is MANDATORY to test for your black belt. Information will be emailed home. (There are no adult classes Sept 16)
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.
Testing Applications
All students intending to test must have a testing application filled out between Aug 26 & Sept 4.
Application links are in the weekly emails, on our website, or with the QR codes located around the school.
Private Martial Arts lessons Now available
Supplement your online training or even get caught up with in-person private lessons!
Private instruction in a great way to focus on specific material or skill development with a certified instructor. The attention is solely on you.
Personal Training and Fitness
Private one on one training and small group classes are now available by appointment!
- UTA/SAMI UNION Personal Training
- can be that extra kick in the butt to become the best version of you!
Sessions are available to purchase individually or in packages.
Sessions are available BEFORE regular class hours and can be set up for a variety of time slots during the week!
UTA/SAMI UNION Personal Training Program Benefits:
· Customization to your needs
· Available for all fitness levels
· Weight Loss
· Body Fat Reduction
· Strength and Building
· Toning
· Mobility and Flexibility
· Cardiovascular Conditioning
· Diet and Nutrition Tips
· And More!
- Equipment Order Forms
- Equipment order for the Sept Testing are due no later than August 28th
Please stop by the main office if you need assistance in measuring (forms tell you how) or for Cash payment options.
This includes:
- Boards- For practice or heavier breaking
- Sparring equipment for All Orange Testing for Green
- Nunchucks for Jr Purple belts testing for Brown
- Black Belt Candidates
- 1st Degree Probationary Black Belts testing for Decided
- 2nd Degree Candidates
- 3rd degree candidates
Please let us know if you have any questions BEFORE placing your orders.
If you are uncertain if this is a REQUIREMENT for your rank please contact our office.
