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NEWSLETTER

“Where Families Strive for Excellence”

FEBRUARYWord of the Month Foundation

Our Link’s Martial Arts foundation forms, Star Block Poomse and Double Hand Set, are great patterns for us to practice and improve traditionally correct technique. Dedicated practice to break down how we perform these patterns is necessary to truly improve upon our own performance.

“A strong foundation of basic skills leads to outstanding martial arts techniques. Participate with an open mind. There is always something

more to be learned, practiced and mastered.”

What does it take to improve upon what we already perceive as a good foundation? This month we are going to focus on strong stances and most importantly strong hand techniques. Watching yourself in the mirror and slowing down your patterns are two awesome ways to improve your techniques. Friendly competition against another student and performing multiple repetitions are great ways to improve. Who doesn’t like the friendly daily competition against other LMA Teammates? Friendly competition is healthy and shows great leadership. Each of us brings special qualities and skills to LMA. Students that perform the patterns well can be an inspiration to others. Do you have the patience to slow down and make an honest observation of your own skills? Bruce Lee’s quote of “Fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times” How many awesome, traditionally correct repetitions can we challenge ourselves to perform this month? Can we answer the following questions; What is to be learned this month? What practice do I need? Can I be my own Master? To answer those questions honestly takes black belt qualities but can be accomplished by all ranks from white belt to black belt students. Let’s work together to practice mastery of awesome foundation techniques.

HAPPY AMAZING

SPECTACULAR MAGNIFICENT

BRILLIANT 2020

WSKL Awards Banquet February 15, 2020 5:30pm Hyatt Regency Green Bay

WSKL Point Event The Conquer Cup February 16, 2020 Green Bay, WI

Next Kobudo Test February 13, 2020- BBC

Wisconsin Chief’s of Police Conference February 09-12th

PLAN AHEAD

“Be You!”

Explore your Link’s Martial Arts

Opportunities!

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ATTENTION LMA COMPETITORS Link’s Martial Arts 2020 Competition Season

*A WSKL Membership is required to earn WSKL Points

January Warrior Cup - OFF Year for LMAFebruary 16 - Conquer Cup, Green Bay, WI - WSKL pointsMarch 28 - Last Call for Team LMA Disney - *Must be dedicated and training by this date to represent Link’s Martial Arts at the 2020 October Disney Event.May 8 & 9 - Infinity Nationals at the Kalahari, Wisconsin Dells - WSKL pointsMay TBA - GM Likes Event June 26, 27, & 28 - US OPEN, Walt Disney World, FL *Advanced and Black Belt CompetitorsAugust 16 - ELITE Martial Arts Classic, Monroe, WI - WSKL pointsOctober 11 - Ironworks Martial Arts Open, Beloit, WI - WSKL points

October Diamond Nationals - OFF Year for LMA

October 30, 31 & November 1 - IMAF, Walt Disney World, FL - *Annual Team LMA EventNovember TBA - Milwaukee Open December TBA - Battle of the Badger State, Middleton, WI - WSKL points

“How long does it take for the average person to get their black belt?

The average person does not get their black belt!”

2019 LMA POINT BOARD

CHAMPIONS

KATY KWANANDY CHEN

MR. DOUG PLIERTENLEY ALLENREEGAN ALLEN

BRADY CHRISTIANSLAYTON WILLIAMS

CHASE GOLZ

POINT STANDINGS AWARD WINNERSOWEN MARGELOFSKY

TESSA SANCHEZKYLE KWAN

REED MULDERBLUE ZONES February we encourage you to support the research that has shown that if you sit less and move more you will live longer. Here are some suggestions on how to incorporate that philosophy in your daily activities.1. Take a walk after each meal to lower blood sugars.2. If you can walk somewhere, do it!3. Find friends that want to move with you and make it a group effort.4. Take the stairs instead of an elevator.5. Stand at your desk at work when possible.6. Move around while you watch TV.

Pro Shop OrdersRemember ALL equipment used in LMA classes, seminars and training camps must be purchased from LMA. Pro Shop sales help to keep LMA Strong. Place your pro shop orders the week of rank testing

BRILLIANT ACHIEVEMENTS!

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Little Ninja Monkeys Parent & Me Class

***Saturdays 11:00-11:30 MayvilleThis program is for our youngest students, 2-3 years of age. Parents and children learn introductory martial arts techniques while children enhance their basic motor skills and develop positive social behavior. Our program is designed to inspire with the use of martial arts equipment and fun martial arts activities. Come play, learn, and spend quality time with your child. Each class is 30 minutes in length. Instructor, Miss Link MONKEY POWER!

LINK’S MARTIAL ARTS EXTREME EXCELLENCE

TRAINING PROGRAMS

EXTREME TRICKSTERSChase G. - Reegan A. - Brady C. Tessa S. - Kenny H - Layton W. -

Sully W.

EXTREME EXCELLENCE Connor C. - Owen M.

EXTREME AIR Katy K. - Andy C.

FULL FORCE AIRKeagan C.

FULL FORCE AIR RAIDMiss Link

SET YOUR GOALTRAIN HARD

ENJOY WALT DISNEY WORLD2020 IMAF Tournament

OCTOBER 30 & 31LMA TEAM EVENT November 1

See Master Instructor, Mrs. Link for details

2019 LMA AWARDS BANQUET- CHECK OUT FACEBOOK FOR MORE PHOTOS

Water SalesStudents nine and under need a parent signature to use the water system. Students ten and up are encouraged to work on their responsibility and let their parents know when they sign to get a water. Thank you for helping us make the water honor system a success!

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON -MONDAYS _ LMA MAYVILLEMONDAYS _ LMA WAUPUNSATURDAYS _ LMA MAYVILLE

See Grandmaster Link,Master Instructor Mrs. Linkor Head Instructor Miss Link for details and available open time slots

“In the struggle between the stone and water, in time,

the water wins” Japanese Proverb

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WINTER WEATHER REMINDERLink’s Martial Arts will close during hazardous weather conditions. If the area public and private schools close, LMA will be closed. If after school activities are cancelled due to weather, LMA classes are also cancelled. Please call Master Link at 262-224-3245 for cancellation information.“It does not matter how slowly you

go as long as you do not stop” Confucious

2020 MARTIAL ARTS IS OUR SPECIALITY!

Tae Kwon Do - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday

Black Belt Club Weapons Program - Thursdays

JJ Class - Tuesdays & Saturdays

Little Ninja Monkeys - Saturdays

Extreme Excellence Training - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday

Individual Lessons - Mondays & Saturdays

SET YOUR COURSE FOR ADVENTURE WITH 2020 VISION!

BRING YOUR FRIENDS &

FAMILY TO TRY CLASS!

LMA Student of the Year

Mrs. Heide Crago Mrs. Crago was chosen as 2019 LMA Student of the Year. She is a busy martial artist who finds time to

train, be a wife, mother and grandmother along with balancing a career in nursing. When she is at LMA she

sets an awesome example and demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities. She is an inspiration to all students. We were very excited to present her

with this most prestigious Link’s Martial Arts Award.

LMA HONOR AWARDS2019 Award WinnersCourtesy Chase GolzIntegrity Miss Link

Perseverance Katy KwanSelf Control Layton Williams

Indomitable Spirit Andy ChenDedication Reegan Allen

LMA Spirit Jax Rivera

CONGRATULATIONS!

Honorable MentionTessa Sanchez Flexibility

Kyle Kwan Fast HandsBrady Christians Competition

Aiden Mueller LMA QuestReed Mulder Knowledge

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

SetKicks & Strikes

No Monkeys

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Forms

Individual Lessons

FULL FORCE AIR

Forms Blocking

&Stances

Waupun TRICKSTERS

SetTechniques

TRICKSTERS & AIR & FULL

FORCE AIR

Set Techniques

EXTREME EXCELLENCE

& AIR & FULL FORCE AIR

Forms Blocking

&Stances

Ninja Monkeys

11:00

SetKicks & Strikes

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Wisconsin Chief’s of

Police Conference

February 09-12

WaupunNo class

No Individual Lessons

Guest Instructor6:15-7:15

TKDNo Full Force Air

Mr. Skell

HAND TECHNIQUES

No Tricksters

TRICKSTERS & AIR & FULL

FORCE AIR

Forms

EXTREME EXCELLENCE

& AIR & FULL FORCE AIR

Forms

Ninja Monkeys

11:00

Forms

WSKL BANQUET

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Conquer Cup

Green Bay, WI

Jump Sets&

One Steps

Individual Lessons

FULL FORCE AIR

Jump Sets&

One Steps

Waupun TRICKSTERS

Self defense

TRICKSTERS & AIR & FULL

FORCE AIR

Siniwalis& KDM

EXTREME EXCELLENCE

& AIR & FULL FORCE AIR

Siniwalis& KDM

Self Defense

No Monkeys

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Sets&

Sparring

Individual Lessons

FULL FORCE AIRKDM

&Sparring

Waupun TRICKSTERS

Sets&

Sparring

TRICKSTERS & AIR & FULL

FORCE AIR

Self Defense &

Sparring

EXTREME EXCELLENCE

& AIR & FULL FORCE AIR

Self Defense &

Sparring

Ninja Monkeys

11:00

Blocking & Striking

February is Focus on Building a Strong Foundation Month!