CSD Christmas Party

The CSD Hapkido Christmas Party is on Saturday 6 December 2008, starting at 12pm.

The Christmas Party will feature presentation of the annual Eagle Awards (I have heard there are some surprise winners this year!), all the pizza and pasta you could possibly eat, and the announcement of a very special event to be run mid-next year! Rumour has it that those in attendance may also get a credit towards this special event - I can't wait to find out what it is!

There's a change of venue for this year's Christmas Party - its being held at the Black Rose Cafe, 170 George Street Liverpool.

The Christmas Party costs $30 for Adults and only $15 for kids under 10.

Friends and family all welcome ofcourse!

Make sure you see CSD staff at the front desk to get your name on the list so you don't miss out on the CSD Hapkido Christmas Party, its going to be a great deal of fun!

Official Grand Opening Report

Opening a full time school is taking a big step within the Hapkido World.

Saturday, 8th of November was no doubt one of Ma'am Tina's and the Australian Hapkido Groups highlights of the year!

With an excellent turn out to support the opening, it really shows that we are not only a Hapkido School, yet a family.

Starting off with the Thank you's made by Ma'am Tina and Master Geoff, followed by a very interesting and exciting Seminar conducted by Master G, including the famous Turbo Topics.

A few chokes and take-downs later, a group photo was taken, and then everyone headed outside to enjoy a BBQ and a piece of great Dynamic Self Defence Cake.

That wraps up the Grand opening of the new Dynamic Self Defence full time Dojang. Once Again Congratulations to Ma'am Tina on this Achievement.

For more pictures, please head to Dynamic Self Defence & the AHG Flickr

Official Hapkido Opening at Dynamic Self Defence Parramatta

The Opening was a fantastic event and the Dojang looks amazing (a huge transformation from the old). Check back here for more about the day shortly.

In the meantime, read Maam Tina's update and see her photos.

Kum Sa Hum Nida

November Hapkido events not to be missed

Here's the update for the month, including the exciting events planned for November and other things to remember. Put them in your diary, get your name on the list and get yourself there!

Deadline - ITS 2009: Airline ticket payments are due during the first week of November - Get your boarding pass now. For further information please talk to Master Geoff or Ma'am Donna

Event - 'Grand Opening' Dynamic Self Defence @ Parramatta: 8th November starts 11am sharp, be a piece of history. Bring your Dobok. No class at Moorebank that day. For more information on the festivities, please contact Ma'am Tina

New Class - Senior Belts Green+: Starts Wednesday 12th @ 8:15pm. Thanks to everybody that attended the extra Wednesday Senior (green +) Belts classes in October your efforts have been rewarded. Master G has decided to make this class a permanent fixture to our training timetable. Put Monday and (now) Wednesday's in your diary for Senior belt training.

Event - Tri-Series 'Spirit' 19th November: the final installment of the 'tri-series' with MG's "SPIRIT" @ CSD Moorebank (7:30pm start). Don't forget to hydrate during the day, because I'm sure there'll be a flood of sweat in the dojang!

Event and Deposit required: 12 November - for the Xmas Party 6th of December 12pm. Don’t miss out on the Annual Xmas party to be held at the Black Rose Cafe. This celebration will close out the 'Great 08 Year' - all the events during the year are wrapped up, including presentation of the prestigous 'Eagle awards*". Please put your name on the list and pay ASAP, speak to Ma'am Donna for more info.

*REMINDER - EAGLE AWARDS: if you have not filled in a form yet, please grab one from the front desk, fill it in and return. The 'Eagle Awards' are to recognise the efforts of coloured belts (Black Belts are not eligible).

So don't miss out on the best chance to get involved and make 08 great - as Sir Aaron says, 'Why not turning kick 2008 out of the way and start fresh with 2009!'.

Wrapup for October

Well a fantastic October of Hapkido has come and gone at CSD Moorebank. Before posting the events for next month, here's what happened:

Students joining in October

We welcomed the following new students:

• Jake N
• Daniel N
• Manish C
• Aaron G
• Nicholas S
• Vivian S
• V J T
• Samantha P

October Grading results

The grading for October included the following succesful Hawks and Falcons.

Hawks

• Benjamin M – Brown
• Dylan H – Brown
• Thel L – Citrus
• Evan H – Citrus

Falcons

• Elynor C – Orange
• DJ T – Orange
• Jonathan T – Orange
• Savannah A – Yellow
• Jacob D – Blue

And the Adults also had a huge month, with new Adult colour belts awarded, and two new 2nd Degree IHA Black Belts promoted as well.

Students of the month

We recognised the following people for student of the month:

• Hawk – Emanuel A
• Falcon – Tyler P
• Adult – Robert L
  

Hell Week returned!

Finally, the month of October started off with sweat, sweat and more sweat with the Return of Hell Week!

Check out Master Geoff's blog with his updates on the succesful week - it covered the Kicks, Strikes, Self-defence & Self-defence plus, and the Survivors final day.

Look out for the next Hell Week.