RK Martial Sciences & Fitness

Advanced Adults

2009-07-07T12:36:00.002-05:00

Master Robert will be teaching the Wednesday night (6pm and 7pm) Advanced Adult Classes for the remainder of July. This is a great opportunity to explore advanced techniques with the Master!

Updates Week Ending 7/11/09

2009-07-06T13:25:00.002-05:00

Summer in Texas...gotta love it!

There aren't any really big announcements this month. There IS however a Legends of Kung Fu World Martial Arts Championship at the Plano Convention Center the weekend of July 17-19. I'm including a link for those who would like information. Spectator tickets range from $15-$30. (www.legendsofkungfu.com) It would be great to get a group together to go up and watch. If you are interested in going up to Plano to watch this, please email me and let me know.

If you have not already paid your tuition, it is now due. Please see Ms. Kris if you need to make arrangements.

Everyone have a great week!

Ms Kris

Updates Week Ending 7/4/09

2009-06-29T09:47:00.003-05:00

Today is the beginning of the Summer quarter! Thank you to all who came to graduation on Saturday. We had a very small crowd but there were some really good demonstrations.

We have some scheduling changes you need to be aware of:

SNAP - There will be no SNAP classes during the month of July as many of the students have scheduling conflicts for this month. SNAP classes will resume on Wednesday August 5th.

Wednesday Adult Advanced classes will be held at their normal times.

July 4th Weekend - RKMSF will be CLOSED on Friday July 3rd in observance of the holiday. We WILL be OPEN on Saturday July 4th and running a normal schedule.

Tuition is due Wednesday July 1st.

We will be starting a new form this Saturday! Focus for this quarter is going to shift back to basics. Breathing, footwork, targeting and smoothness. These are the very foundations for which everything we do is built upon. So look for exercises that focus on stance work, targeting and smoothness over the next several months.

Have a great week! See you in class!
Ms. Kris

Updates Week Ending 6/20/09

2009-06-16T14:30:00.002-05:00

OK...who turned up the heat?! Whew! It may not officially be summer in Texas until the 21st, but it sure feels like it. And since it is so warm and humid, we are allowing what we affectionately refer to as "summer" uniforms. All students are welcome to wear a T-Shirt (Preferably a KFSS T-Shirt -no tank tops please) and their gi pants with their belt. It does help to keep you cooler, but watch out for the rug burns! Of course you are welcome to continue to wear your gi if you wish to.

There is an update attendance and promotions list in the lobby. If you moving from white to yellow OR brown to black belt, your belt fees are due by June 23rd. If you are receiving a black belt degree, your fee is also due by the 23rd.

Please check the list to verify attendance and promotions!

Kids Movie Night on Friday was cancelled due to weather and low attendance. We will reschedule closer to the end of the summer when our kids return from vacations.

The Thursday night and Friday night 5:30 combined Adult/Kid Class is going well. This is basically two classes in one. Kids work with Kids and Adults with Adults. So if you are an adult without a kid, you are welcome and if you are a kid without an adult, you are welcome too! We already have two parents who have signed up and are learning along with their kids!

There will be NO SNAP class this Wednesday! Advanced Adult Classes at 6 and 7 are still scheduled.

We have several instructor's who are taking some vacation time, so you may see Master Robert show up as a substitute!

SNAP Graduation is Wednesday June 24th at 5pm.

KFSS Graduation is Saturday June 27th. Please come and support your fellow students. Doors will open at 8:30, Graduation will start at 9:30.

Its going to be a HOT week. Remember to drink plenty of liquids during your work outs. Everyone have a great week!

Ms. Kris

Updates Week Ending 6/13/09

2009-06-08T14:03:00.003-05:00

Can you believe it? June is almost half gone! (or will be by the end of the week) The tentative promotions list is posted in the lobby. PLEASE check the list for # of classes and belt ranking. I will be updating the attendance on the list this coming weekend so now is the time to get any attendance issues fixed.

KIDS MOVIE NIGHT IS THIS FRIDAY!!! (6:30-9:30) cost is $7.50 per child. PLEASE be sure to sign up in the lobby or email me so I can add your kids to the list. I need a count so I know how much pizza to order. Bring friends!

THIS SATURDAY - FRIENDS AND FAMILY CLASSES! If you have a friend or family member who would like to try a class for free...adults during the 10am class and kids at 11:30, this is the day to do it!

FRIDAY CLASS!!! Mr. Jamie Heller would like to get a Friday class going. This class is for adults AND kids and will be at 5:30. If you are an adult with no kid...you are welcome! If you are a kid with no adult...you are welcome. This is a good way to get additional workout time in if you've missed your other classes!

JUNE 24TH - SNAP GRADUATION 5PM.

JUNE 27TH - KFSS GRADUATION 9:30AM. Doors will open at 8:30.

Summer Quarter begins June 29th.

WE WILL BE OPEN THE 4TH OF JULY BUT RUN A MODIFIED SCHEDULE. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS.

It's summertime and everyone is excited about being out of school (OK...the kids are at any rate). Now more than ever is the time to be vigilant. You can still have fun and be aware of your surroundings! Remember your training! Continue your training!

Be safe!
Ms. Kris

Updates Week Ending 6/6/09

2009-06-01T12:23:00.004-05:00

Well...for most people school is out! Woo hoo! This is also a really good time to take stock of your training schedule.

We're going to try an experiment...Thursday and Friday afternoons at 5:30 we're going to offer a concurrent adult-kid class. Class will be 55 minutes and open to parents and their kids (ages 10 and up). We have heard from many parents that they would love to be able to learn but can't spend two hours a night at the school. This is your opportunity! If you are a parent of a currently enrolled child student tuition will be discounted and if you are a currently enrolled adult student child tuition will also be discounted. If you are looking at the school for the first time and this is something that interests you...please let us know!

We are looking to be begin June 4th and 5th. If you are interested...please let us know!

Looking ahead for June:

Tentative promotions list will be posted this week. Please validate your attendance and rank promotion.

Today (June 1st) KFSS Tuition is due.

June 4th/5th - Adult Kid Combo Class (5:30pm)

June 12th - Kids Movie Night from 6:30-9:30pm. Please sign up in the school lobby or email Ms. Kris. Cost is $7.50 per child. Registration Deadline is June 11th.

June 13th - Friends and Family Classes (10am Adult Class and 11:30 kids class) bring your friends and family member and they can try KFSS for free!

June 24th - SNAP Graduation 5pm.

June 27th - KFSS Graduation 9:30 am.

Like most small businesses, RKMSF needs students to keep its doors open. Tell your friends, tell your family. We'll give a free month's tuition to any student who brings a new student to the school.

Its summertime!

See you in class!
Ms. Kris

Updates Week Ending 5/30/09

2009-05-25T19:20:00.002-05:00

I hope everyone had a good holiday weekend! I have a few announcements going into this week:

As of Thursday 5/21 we had 3 people signed up for the Weapons of Opportunity Seminar. We need at least 10 to make this work so we will postpone the seminar until later in the year. So we will run a regular class schedule on Saturday May 30th.

June 12th is our next kids movie night 6:30-9:30p. We will watch "The Forbidden Kingdom" with Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Fee will be $7.50 per child.

June 13th is our next Friends and Family Class. Adults during the 10am Adult class and Kids during our regular kids class at 11:30am.

I will be traveling this week but can be reached by email and cell phone.

Everyone have a safe week!
Ms. Kris

Updates Week Ending 5/23/09

2009-05-18T10:09:00.002-05:00

I don't know about you guys but Sunday was BEAUTIFUL!

Here are a few reminders for the next several weeks:

May 23-25th - Memorial Day Weekend - RKMSF will be CLOSED for the holiday. We will re-open for classes on Tuesday May 26th.

The deadline for sign up for Master Darian's Weapon's of Opportunity seminar is Tuesday May 26th. If we do not have at least 10 people signed up for this seminar by 5/26, we will postpone until later in the summer.

May 29th - Instructor's Meeting at 7pm. If you are an Instructor or ID, please plan on attending. Sandwiches will be provided.

May 30th (Tentative) Master Darian's Weapons of Opportunity Seminar. As stated above, this is dependent on getting the number of people needed to sign up.

June 12th - Kids Movie Night "The Forbidden Kingdom" (Jackie Chan, Jet Li) - we will have pizza and drinks and games after the movie. 6:30-9:30pm

June 13th - Friends and Family Class during the 10am Adult class and the 11:30 kids class.

June 24th - SNAP graduation

June 27th - KFSS Graduation

The recession has many people thinking "I have to cut my expenses". Everyone can understand that. When thinking about which expenses to cut, remember than cutting an expense for which you receive valuable life saving experience should be the last one the list. Your personal safety is YOUR responsibility.

See you in class!
Ms. Kris

Updates Week Ending 5/16/09

2009-05-12T15:18:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone!

Here are a few reminders for the upcoming weeks:

Saturday-Monday 5/23-25 - Memorial Day Weekend. We will be closed!!! There will be no classes on Saturday or Monday so please mark your calendars.

Friday 5/29 7pm - Instructor's meeting, all instructors and IDs please make plans to attend.

Saturday 5/30 8:30-10:30 - Master Darian's Weapons of Opportunity Seminar. As of right now we only have 6 folks signed up...we need a minimum of 10 for this seminar to happen. If we do not have at least 10 by 5/21, we will postpone until later in the summer. If you are interested and wish to sign up, please email me or sign up on the sheet at the school.

Friday June 12th - Kids Movie night - 6:30-9:30 cost is $7.50 per child and includes pizza and drinks.

Saturday June 13th - Friends and Family Class - Adults 10:00am and kids 11:30am. This is a great way to invite someone who may need Kung Fu to experience it!

Wednesday June 24th - SNAP graduation 5pm

Saturday June 27th - KFSS graduation 9:30 am

Class attendance during the week has been very light recently...this is a great time to get very personal instruction, so beat the Saturday crowd!

See you in class!
Kris

Update - H1N1 (Swine flu) Virus

2009-05-01T11:43:00.002-05:00

The H1N1 Virus (swine flu) has many people being very cautious with regards to their exposure to others. At RKMSF we will continue our normal operations taking care to provide a safe and clean facility to our students. Hand sanitizer is provided and antibacterial soaps are in the restrooms.

I am including a link to the CDC website (http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/). The CDC recommends that if you are feeling any FLU symptoms (including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting) that you see your doctor and then stay home from work and other activities until you are symptom free.

It stands to reason that since this flu (as with other flu viruses) makes people feel so rotten, the last thing they want to do is work out. So if you are sick...stay home...get well and we'll see you when you're feeling better!

Stay Well!
Ms. Kris

Message from Master Robert

2009-05-01T11:39:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

I hope this finds you well.

Something occurred to me recently while in class and I thought I would pass it along. When was the last time you approached the blocking drills with the attitude you were going to glean something new or different from them? When was the last time you approached a lesson with the idea you were going to take something extra from it? When was the last time you approached an open work out as a learning opportunity? The reason I ask is that there is always something to be gained from these and any drill or exercise we do.

Here’s what I’m asking you to do…for the next three months when you come to class, pay particular attention to a drill, exercise and/or lesson and find something extra in it. Then use that something extra in every class you attend. It will probably be a little something that makes the drill or workout just a little bit better. The more experience you have, the more detailed you can be with your examinations. Pay attention to angles (of approach, entry and strikes), targets, reactions, follow ups, intent, foot work, timing, etc. There are so many layers to what we do that it would take more years than we have to examine it all. If you do this for three months, you’ll experience an incredible growth of knowledge and skill…and you just might develop a very good habit!

I thank you all for being in our Kung Fu family. See you in class!
Master Robert.

Updates Week Ending 5/2/09

2009-04-27T10:55:00.004-05:00

WOW! THANK YOU to everyone who came out for the video shooting this Saturday! You were all phenomenal! Thank you just doesn't seem like enough!

WEATHER ALERT!

As most of you are aware...its been raining...ALL morning. Tarrant County currently has a reprieve, but there is much much more to the Southwest and its moving Northeast. As of this moment we are NOT cancelling classes, however that could change. The chances of severe weather are slight at this point, but with the ground saturated, flooding becomes a major issue.

I will be at the school for the 4:30/5:30 classes. Please check the website or call the school at 817.590.8585 for further information. As always...use your best judgement.

Friday May 1st - KFSS Tuition is due.

May 23rd-25th - Memorial Day Weekend - RKMSF will be closed for the holiday weekend. Everyone enjoy your weekend! We will re-open for regular classes on Tuesday May 26th.

Friday May 29th - Instructor's Meeting 7pm. All Instructor's and IDs please plan on attending.

Saturday May 30th - Weapons of Opportunity - the last in Master Darian's weapon's series. This class will be from 8:30-10:30a. There will be an adult class immediately following and kids class at the normal time. Class price is $25 for KFSS students and $35 for non KFSS students. there is a sign up sheet on the white board in the lobby.

Friday June 12th - Kids Movie Night! 6:30-9:30p

Saturday June 13th - Friends and Family Class during the

I will have these events posted on the calendar on the website later today.

Its supposed to be a soggy week...what better time to train?!

Everyone have a great week!

Ms. Kris

Updates Week Ending 4/25/09

2009-04-20T10:19:00.002-05:00

Looks like its going to be a beautiful day! I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Coming up.....

April 25th (1:30-4pm) Video Shoot. Please plan to be at the school by 1. We WILL still have our regular Saturday classes.

May 1st - KFSS tuition is due.

May 23-25th, Memorial Day Weekend. RKMSF will be CLOSED the Memorial Day Weekend.

May 30th, Weapons of Opportunity with Master Darian. This is the last in a three part weapons seminar series. Class time is 8:30 to 10:30 am, there will be an adult class immediately following from 10:30-11:30 and the kids class will be as normally scheduled.

Class price is $25 and there are no weapons to purchase. Please bring something from your car, home or office. We will practice using what is available. (NO BLADED WEAPONS AND NO FIREARMS!)

June 12th - Kids Movie Night! 6:30-9:30 Movie as yet to be determined. Pizza and snacks will be served.

See you in class!
Ms. Kris

Updates Week Ending 4/18/09

2009-04-13T10:35:00.003-05:00

I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend!

Here's what's going on over the next several weeks:

4/25 - RK Martial Sciences the Video....Please see your instructor for details.

5/30 - The last installment of Master Darian's weapon series...Weapons of Opportunity. The price for the class will be $25 and each student should bring 3 items from either your car, home or office that could be used in an emergency and Master Darian will walk us through how to apply those items to a situation. Sign up sheet will be in the lobby this week or you can email me and I will add your name to the list.

6/12 - School's out and its time for another kid's movie night! Movie as yet TBD but we'll have fun and games for all. Stay tuned for more details. Parents this is great time to have a date night so plan on bringing the kids and their friends.

6/13 - Last quarter we had a Friends and Family class and have had several folks request another, so we will have another Friends and Family class during the 10am class on Saturday June 13th.

I hope everyone has a great week!
Ms. Kris

Updates Week Ending April 7, 2009

2009-03-30T10:03:00.002-05:00

Can you believe it? April is just around the corner! Literally!

We had a small graduation crowd, but there was lots of action! Congratulations to all the graduates! Master Dale has asked me to pass along his congratulations to all the graduates too!

The Spring session for KFSS starts today! Get your classes in early! Tuition is due Wednesday 4/1 for those who pay by check or cash. CC payments will be done that day.

Also, the Spring session for SNAP begins Wednesday April 1st. YES...all of the belts for those who received belt promotions are at the school and Master Lisa will hand them out at class on Wednesday so please plan to be there!

In other exciting news! New T-shirts have arrived! These are white T-shirts with black lettering...These T-Shirts will be on sale for $10 each to current students. Yes...we have kid's sizes!

There are so many exciting things happening this month and next month. Mark your calendars for April 25th...this is when we will shoot our video commercial. See me for more details!

In May, the last in Master Darian's weapon seminar series...Weapons of Opportunity! The date is to be announced soon.

The focus this session is "Thinking outside the box". See your instructor's for further details.

Everyone have a great week!

Ms. Kris

Graduation 3/28/09

2009-03-27T09:51:00.002-05:00

Reminder: Graduation is at 9:30 tomorrow morning, doors will open at 8:30. In honor of our Master promotion, Eddie is cooking his beloved brisket and beans! OMG! If you've never tasted Eddie's brisket...you're in for a treat. The school will provide potato salad, rolls and drinks. Please bring a side item if you would like to stay. I know its short notice, but this came together at the last minute.

We look forward to tomorrow's graduation! See you then!

Ms. Kris

Updates Week Ending 3/28/09

2009-03-23T13:44:00.003-05:00

We're getting down to the final countdown!

SNAP Graduation is this Wednesday (March 25th) at 5pm! Master Lisa has been working very hard with this wonderful group of individuals so come out and show your support! The new SNAP session will begin on Wednesday April 1st.

KFSS Graduation is Saturday March 28th. Doors will open at 8:30, group pictures will be taken at 9:25 and graduation will start at 9:30. Even if you are not graduating, please come and support those who are! We have a Master's promotion in this group so don't miss it! That's 12 years of hard work! (NOTE: There will be no regular classes after graduation.)

The Spring KFSS session begins March 30th. The focus for next session will be "thinking outside the box". We will also be adding the weapon (short sticks) to the form so come early...come often!

The promotions list will be in the lobby...if you have any questions, please see me (Ms. Kris) so we can get answers.

Exciting things are happening in our school!

See you in class!

Ms. Kris

Updates Week Ending 3/21/09

2009-03-16T09:50:00.003-05:00

Its Spring Break!!!! We have several instructors who are out this week so you may see a new face teaching one of your classes.

Because we have so many of the SNAP instructor's out this week...we will be CANCELLING the SNAP class ONLY on Wed 3/18. The Wednesday night adult classes will proceed as scheduled.

We are now two weeks away from KFSS Graduation. Time to get those last minute classes in! If you are promoting in belt rank...please see the list in the lobby and make sure I have your correct belt size!

SNAP graduation is March 25th at 5pm.

RKMSF has embarked in an advertising campaign that should send some additional students to the school. Part of that campaign is the making of a professional video at the end of April. Please see your instructor for details! We think we have the BEST school and we want people to know it! What makes us the best? Our students and our instructors!!!!

The school will be open this week, so if you are not traveling for Spring Break...come in and see us!

Ms. Kris

Attendance: Jan 1 - Mar 27 2009

2009-03-16T01:05:00.002-05:00

Updates Week Ending 3/14/09

2009-03-09T12:31:00.001-05:00

Welcome back Master Robert!!! Master Robert will be teaching the Wednesday night Advanced Adult classes this week and alternating with other instructors for the forseeable future.

I will be posting an updated promotions list by tomorrow both on the website and at the school. PLEASE check to make sure I have the proper information. If you are moving in belt rank...make sure I have your belt size and that your belt fees are paid!

SNAP Graduation is March 25th at 5pm and KFSS Graduation is March 28th at 9:30am (doors will open at 8:30).

Make sure you have your class requirements met!

Ms. Kris

Attendance 1/1/09 - 2/24/09

2009-02-24T23:06:00.001-06:00

As always, if you feel there are any discrepancies, please work with Ms. Kris.

Message from Master Robert

2009-02-23T12:17:00.001-06:00

Hi All,

I was home last week and was able to visit several of the kids and adult classes…lots of good stuff going on. I know we all have favorite instructors, but once in a while go to a class you don’t normally attend. You might be surprised at what you’ll learn. We are learning the greatest of the arts and we have the best instructors you’ll find anywhere. Take advantage of the collective knowledge we have at our disposal. Learn from each instructor; learn from each other and you’ll find a flood of knowledge and experience on which to draw. Think about it.

I was asked a couple of weeks ago how to deal with fear, the “deer in the headlights” response to a sudden aggression or attack. What would you do? I would breathe. Think about it. When we’re startled or scared, we inhale sharply (translates to a shallow, high inhale) and then we’re motionless, tension throughout our bodies. When that happens we’re not in control, fear is in control. Fear is an irrational emotion; if it’s in control then our response will be irrational and therefore ineffective. Nothing works until we breathe. Breathing allows us to think, to move, to relax, to counter attack…to be in control. Now that we’re in control, we can competently react to the threat and eliminate it by whatever means necessary. Breathing is critical to overcoming fear (we can’t eliminate it, but we can overcome it) as it is with so many other things we do. As in making the decision to survive, you also need to make a decision to breathe no matter what. You need to decide that you won’t freeze up; instead, you’ll breathe, relax, move and eliminate the threat…something to think about and to work on. Let me or your instructor know if you have any questions.

See you in class!
Master Robert.

Updates Week Ending 2/21/09

2009-02-18T08:18:00.002-06:00

WOW! Where has February gone? We're right at mid way through the quarter and graduation is the last weekend in March! Preliminary promotions list will be posted by 2/22. Now is the time to get your classes in!

Here are a few things going on this week:

Tonight - Master Robert is in town and will leading the Advanced Adult classes at 6 and 7pm. PLEASE let us know if you wish to attend the 7pm classes but cannot attend the 6pm class...this way we'll know you are coming!

Saturday 2/21 - the second in Master Darian's weapon series, Short Sticks, will be from 8:30-10:30a. There will be an adult class immediately following from 10:30 to 11:30a and the kids class will be at its normal time. There are still openings for this class however the orders are closed for sticks. The class price is $25.

See you in class!
Ms. Kris

Updates Week Ending 2/14/09

2009-02-10T10:41:00.002-06:00

We're getting close to the registration deadline for Master Darian's Stick Class on 2/21. Orders for sticks need to be in by 2/12. Last day for registration for the class is 2/19.

Wednesday 2/11/09 - Master Robert is in town this week and will be teaching the Wednesday Advanced Adult classes. This is a good opportunity if you are a senior belt and unable to attend on Saturday mornings to work with Master Robert. Class times are 6p and 7p.

Attendance and tentative promotion list will be posted on February 28th.

Something to think about.....

With the weather in constant flux during this time of year...illness has a tendency to run rampant...especially when the body is already run down. Remember to take care of your body! It is your tool! Stress from work and our daily lives can weaken the immune system and something as simple as a cold can turn into something really nasty in a hurry. As always...listen to your doctor...do everything medically necessary to stay healthy, but also listen to your body....if you are always tense or stressed...there are simple breathing and meditative exercises that can help reduce stress and help to strengthen the body. Sound crazy? Try it! I guarantee you will see an improvement in your physical well being not to mention your focus and concentration while training.

If you need help with relaxation techniques...talk to your instructors...they have exercises that can help.

See you in class!
Ms. Kris

Weather Updates - Wednesday 1/28/09

2009-01-28T13:11:00.003-06:00

Isn't the weather in Texas fun?!

Ok...while the surface streets may be fairly clear, the other instructors who have been out driving and fighting the traffic and I agree...having class this evening is just not a prudent thing to do as any moisture will most likely start to re-freeze once the sun goes down.

So...all Classes for this evening have been cancelled. SNAP and Advanced Adults. We appreciate your understanding.

Everyone stay warm and stay safe. Remember the first rule of Kung Fu....PAY ATTENTION!

Normal class schedules will resume on Thursday 1/29.

Ms. Kris