This Week’s Announcements from the Mat

Announcements for the week of December 2

Mark your calendars for these December events:

• Week of Dec. 2 – In-class evaluation
• Wednesday, Dec. 4 – Request-to-test forms due (yellow/orange belts and above)
• Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7:45 p.m. – CIT
• Friday, Dec. 6, at 5:00 p.m. – Graduation (beginners)
• Friday, Dec. 6, at 6:00 p.m. – Gup test (yellow/orange belts and above)
• Monday, Dec. 9, at 7:15 p.m. – Make-up test (yellow/orange belts and above)
• Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7:15 p.m. – Weapons Workshop
• Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7:45 p.m. – Adult Seminar
• Friday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 p.m. – Ki Gong
• Dec. 16-21 – Candy Cane Buddy Week
• Friday, Dec. 20, 6-8 p.m. – Black Belt Workout
• Saturday, Dec. 21, at 5:00 p.m. – Holiday Kids’ Night Out
• Dec. 24-Jan. 1 – Studio closed for the holidays

Opportunity to support the West Suburban Humane Society

True Balance Karate is proud to host the Dog Days of December charity drive in support of the West Suburban Humane Society. Let’s come together over the next two weeks to spread some cheer to our furry friends in need! Find the wish list for the humane society here.

In-class evaluation this week for all beginners, stripe belts, and solid yellow belts

Students are testing for a new rank this week during regular class times. Join us for graduation Friday, Dec. 6, at 5:00 p.m., to celebrate your accomplishment. If you can’t make graduation, belts will be awarded in class next week.

Black belt attitude worksheets due this week

Make sure you turn in your completed black belt attitude worksheets prior to testing so you can receive your black belt attitude tapes (the black tapes on your belt) and earn any medals and trophies for your accomplishments!

Request-to-test forms due this week

Yellow/orange belts and above, please submit your request-to-test form by Wednesday, Dec. 4, or you will not be allowed to test this month. The gup test is Friday, Dec. 6 (6:00 p.m.), and the make-up test is Monday, Dec. 9 (7:15 p.m.).

This month’s Leadership skill is STAFF

Bring your book on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays 12/7 and 12/21. Bring your staff on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday  12/14.

December’s concept is HONESTY

*Reminders*

• TBK class schedule updated 12/2/23
• Connect to our events calendar
• TBK’s Zoom code is 368-076-741, password “tbkrocks”. Change the name of the meeting attendee to show the student’s name and level or belt color so we can quickly approve them in the Zoom waiting room.