Raising The Bar

As instructors and students we are commited to continually raising the bar so we may all reach the very best within ourselves. After all as Martial Artists this is our aim.

TIP TESTING WEEK IS ALWAYS THE FIRST WEEK IN THE CALENDAR MONTH FOR ALL STUDENTS. (Check the calendar on the website)

All Big Dolphin's are required to have a MINIMUM of  5 x black attendance tips to pass a tip test in order to be eligible to receive their coloured skill tip. Teens and Adults must have a minimum of 6 x black attendance tips.

Please remember that Shire Martial Arts is not a recreational club or a gym We are a BLACK BELT SCHOOL. Therefore, in the lead up to an assessment which we call ‘tip tests’ all students must be willing to: a) Put in the effort

b) Be responsible for themselves

c) Prioritise their time to achieve a specific result.

Then, EVERYONE will pass their tip tests without a problem.

On the other hand, students who:

1) Adopt the minimalistic approach by doing as little as possible in order to merely ‘scrape by’

2) Don’t turn up to class regularly

3) Do not revise

4) Over commit themselves to other activities

5) Do not prepare themselves sufficiently for each test

6) Possess a laid back attitude about the study of martial arts

may find that it takes them longer to get through our curriculum than the students who embrace all of the above. After all, as in life, we get back what we put in. No more, no less.

We are also currently working on producing some video images of our SMA drills and techniques which will be available online and on DVD soon to enhance the learning experience and to give students a tool for revision. We are also working on improving the SMA website which we want to be as interactive as possible for our students.

Facebook

All students are encouraged to join our Facebook group called 'Shire Martial Arts Student'. Just log onto Facebook, find the Shire Martial Arts Student page and follow the prompts which lead to a request to join the group.

This will be where a lot of our exclusive information, videos and Martial Arts philosophy can be found. There is also a lot of self defence and personal safety tips as well.   

Thank you

I would like to thank and acknowledge all of our students and families for your continued support. Please know that we at ‘SMA’ are reaching for the best within ourselves in order to assist students in recognising their own strengths and weaknesses so that we can all grow together.

 If you have any queries please direct them to me. Remember though, it can be difficult to talk during classes. However, if you want to call me to talk or arrange a meeting the number is: 9531 7648 or email: tkdinfo@aanet.com.au   

Yours faithfully, 

Gary Simmons

Director

Shire Martial Arts      

Gary Simmons