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Sensei Ray's Sunday Sanitarium

Sunday, February 19th
Sensei Ray is offering a FREE monthly karate/self defense class for the parent, adult student, and adult friend of the Scottsdale Martial Arts Center (SMAC).  It is held at the school on the third Sunday of
each month from 10:30am to 11:30am.
 
The class is designed to allow participants of any level of martial arts skill (including level zero-Kung fu Panda), athletic ability, or conditioning to participate.  The participant can make the class as challenging as they want.
 

The class contains cardio, strength, and flexibility training. The self defense aspect of the class will focus on developing a strong and effective punch and kick.  The philosophy, with limited time and opportunity, is to keep it simple but effective.

The objective of the class is for friends to have the opportunity to train and have fun together.  The conditioning and self defense is secondary.  The only requirement for participants is that you bring a sense of humor. :)

Sensei Ray will provide a FREE lunch for those SMAC parents and SMAC adult students that train.  Lunch will be served at my second office "Amore' Sports Grill" located at the southwest corner of the 101 and Bell Road.

Lunch will be based on life, good and evil; so pizza, salad, and a soft drink will be served.

Adult friends of the center that train, significant others that do not train, as well as children accompanying their parents are welcome and encouraged to come to the lunch.  For those who want the above lunch, the fee is $8 per adults and $5 per child. These fees are paid to me at the center before you go to Amore' Sports Grill. This will eliminate confusion with the staff at Amore's.

Of course, anyone can order from the menu but are responsible for those expenses.

Make sure everyone picks up a name tag at the front desk and wear it to the lunch. This will help out the staff at Amore's (and of course me, but just don't tell anyone).

Next Sanitarium will be Sunday, February 19th 2012

USA Karate (WKF) Kumite Referee Seminar

Friday, March 16th

a sanctioned USA KArate Seminar

Friday, March 16th 2012
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Scottsdale Martial Arts Center, Inc.
9151 E. Bell Rd., Ste. 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-951-2716
SMACUS.COM

Only Judges and Referees, in proper attire, who attended this seminar or are WKF or USA Karate certified will be able to judge and referee at the AZ Karate Championships on March 17th.

INSTRUCTOR: Fariba Madani

Course certification by Fariba Madani. Ms. Madani is a WKF Referee and is a member of the USA-NKF Referee Council and the WKF Referee Commission.
* First woman to be a member of the USA Referee Council
* World Karate Federation certified Kata Judge A, and Referee A, the highest rating for referees.
* First U.S. female referee at the Pan American level, for both kata and kumite.
* First women to achieve World Level Kata and Kumite License from the United States.
* She has a Master's Degree in Architecture
* She has a competition background.
* She is a mother of two and teaches karate every day with her husband at their dojo in Louisville, Colorado.

Certification = $85 per participant
Audit = $45 per participant

Fees paid at seminar

For more information contact: Ray Hughes - 602-315-5011
rhughes43@cox.net

Dojo Lake Trip

Saturday, July 21th

To Be Annouced!

3rd Annual Dojo Halloween Party

Saturday, October 27th

Saturday, October 27th 2012

More info coming soon.

2012 Holiday Schedule - The Dojo will be closed for the following dates.
Monday, May 28th - Memorial Day - May 28th, 2012
Wednesday, July 4th - July 4th
Wednesday, October 31th - Halloween - Oct. 31st, 2012
Wednesday, November 21th - Thanksgiving - Nov. 21st and 22nd 2012
Monday, December 24th - Winter Break
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Our son has been doing karate at SMAC for 5 years and it's the best thing that has ever happened to him. His love for karate has taught him not only a sport, but discipline to take care of his body each day, respect for himself and others, commitment to continue karate and be the best he can be, and so important, self esteem. He is a very focused child, but we believe karate has kept him even more focused to do well in school. The SMAC dojo is more like a family then a place of business. It is a safe place that we know our son can go to practice without being concerned of his whereabouts.

Sen-sei Ray is the best! What we love is that Sen-sei doesn't just teach karate, he ends each class with some good words, and thoughts. He has the kids walk away with every day life lessons which they can't get anywhere else. We love it that parents are allowed to stay and view the classes. We must say, we love to stay and watch and listen to Sen-sei Ray teach and talk to the kids. It's amazing what we walk away with each class.

My younger son who doesn't take karate yet looks up to Tyler and we believe it's because SMAC teaches respect for all no matter who you are, where you come from, or if you practice karate. You can feel it when you walk into the dojo. When your son invites Sen-Sei Tyler for holidays and his birthday, what does that tell you? We advise anyone interested in exercise, and respect for oneself and others to check out SMAC.

The staff at Scottsdale Martial Arts studio is phenomenal! My 6 yr old daughter wanted to try karate because her friend was doing it so we gave it a shot. I know nothing about martial arts, but was very impressed by Sensei Ray Hughes. I had checked out a few other schools, but he was the first one who didn't make me feel like I'd walked onto a used car lot. He made no promises of making my daughter a black belt by the time she's 8, he didn't make me sign any contracts, and in fact, offered a few free lessons to see if she liked it. I was blown away by each of the sensei's teaching styles, their no nonsense approach and how they expect the kids to act in a mature and disciplined manner. Kids will be kids and this is a safe environment to make mistakes, grow and learn from those mistakes. One minute they are talking about Kung Fu Panda (he likes to subliminally give the kids messages) and the next they are sweating their little butts off. It's been a year and my daughter has competed in 2 local tournaments (gold, silver, gold and bronze) and she will be competing in Vegas in the Jr Olympics. I can't say enough about this place or their instructors. Sensei Tyler has been known to donate his own time for the better of the students and is leading the competition team to Vegas. If you want to reinforce the solid values, discipline and mature thinking that you teach at home, I highly recommend this dojo. Come with a sense of humor and an ounce of humility because you have got to be able to laugh at yourself and life in general.

Martial Arts studios are in every strip mall all over this city. Scottsdale Martial Arts Center, taught by Ray Hughes is by far the best! Ray has such a passion for the Martial Arts and a passion for teaching children. Humor, and "getting down to a kid's level" is Ray's unique way of teaching respect and discipline. He's truly a remarkable and unique man. Ray also teaches adults with the same passion and sensitivity to each person's individual needs. He frequently uses the exact same humor on the adults as he does the children....this brings out the child in all of us, and makes for a very enjoyable, yet highly respectful learning environment. You will love your experience at Scottsdale Martial Arts Center!!

Scottsdale Martial Arts Center has been a wonderful place for our daughter to learn karate! She has not only enjoyed learning this art form, but it has helped improve on her discipline and focus. Hannah definitely had a sense of self esteem before coming to Scottsdale Martial Arts Center, but the senseis have helped her channel her energy and focus to a new level of self assuredness and competence. Not only does our daughter wish to continue learning karate, but she is motivated and excited to come to class! The senseis teach our children at their level, but do not treat them like children. We feel lucky to have found a dojo that helps our child grow now and for the future!