Instructor's Corner
By: Instructor Alicia Duarte
Hi everyone, it's Instructor Alicia. I can’t believe March is already here. Where have the last two months gone?! I’m so excited for everything this month brings. March 20th marks the official beginning of spring. To me, spring is a time for growth and development. As the flowers start to bloom and the days get longer, we should take this time to reflect on our own development and make plans to keep it up.
The dojo has been experiencing a lot of upgrades recently. As you all know, the dojo has recently undergone a rebranding from "Shir" to "Empower." I really appreciate the meaning behind the name Empower. As an instructor, I always want to empower our students to invite positivity into their lives and mature to be the best versions of themselves.
It has been exactly one year since I wrote my first Instructors Corner. I have experienced a lot of growth in the last year. Not only have I become a better and more efficient instructor, but I have also learned so many different lessons applicable to every part of my life. There is so much that happens in a day, a week, a month, a year. And every day I face a challenge, I know there is a lesson to be learned. I have learned what it truly means to ask for help, something I struggle with. I have learned that life isn't about rushing to get things done, but taking your time and enjoying the world around you. And I have learned to value my best days as much as my worst days.
So this March, I want you to take time to reflect on your own growth, set achievable goals, and never forget to stop and enjoy this beautiful place we call home.
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MARCH Birthdays
To honor our celebrants, we offer 10% off all SMA Merchandise!
Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts
Aaryan Bachal, Ronak Chakraborty, Jacob Chau, Naman Chetwani, Evelyn Cheung, Shayce Chopra, Ishaan Choudhury, Ishaan Dodia, Alicia Duarte, Mahatru Gonugunta, Pranav Guda, Eesha Jammidiguntla, Abhinav Jukanti, Benny Koeplin, Sahil Lakdawala, Kaycee Le, Makayla Lin, Eashan Mahajan, Nithya Mukkamala, Sawyer Nejad, Charlie Pillars, Arpit Ranjan, Srikanth Samy, Jay Sandhu, Sudhanya Sivadanam, Caroline Waga
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THIS MONTH:
Instructor Training
Saturday, March 2
3:15-5:00pm
BBS #6
Saturday, March 9
Booth at St. Partick's Day Festival
Saturday, March 16-17
BB Class 9 Info Meeting + Assessment
Option 1: Saturday, March 23
3:15-4:45pm
Option 2: Sunday, March 24
2:30-4:00pm
Parents Night Out
Saturday, March 23
6:00-9:00pm
BB Class 8 Open Mat
Saturday, March 24
3:15pm
Instructor Training
Saturday, March 30
3:15-5:00pm
Makeup Stripe Workshops
Saturday, March 30
Beginners & Intermediates: 3:10-3:35pm
Advanced & Teens/Adults: 3:35-4:00pm
Sunday, March 31
Beginners & Intermediates: 1:15-1:40pm
Advanced & Teens/Adults: 1:40-2:05pm
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PLANNING AHEAD:
APRIL DATES:
- Apr. 1-7: Dojo Closed for Spring Break
- Apr. 8: Review Month Begins
- Apr. 8: In-House Curriculum Prep Begins
- Apr. 13: Honors BB Testing
- Apr. 16, 17, 18: BB Promo Ceremony Practice
- Apr. 20: BB Class 9 Assessment Make-ups
- Apr. 20: Parents Night Out
- Apr. 21: Dojo Closed
- Apr. 23, 24: BB Promo Ceremony Practice
- Apr. 27 & 28: Makeup Stripe Workshops
- Apr. 27: Belt Test (for Purp, Grn, St. BB)
- Apr. 30, May 1, 2: BB Promo Ceremony Practice
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Sparring Class Dates:
(by invite only; Curriculum weeks 1 & 3)
- March 10
- March 24
- April 14
- April 28
- May 12
- May 26
- June 9
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Demo Class Dates:
(by invite only; Curriculum weeks 1 & 3)
- March 17
- March 31
- (Dojo closed April 21)
- May 5
- May 19
- June 2
- June 16
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See you on the mat!
Empower Martial Arts
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