Closure Dates for the Holidays

I want to remind everyone that there will be no karate on the following dates:

December 22
December 24
December 29
December 31

January 5

I hope that you all have a wonderful holiday season! I am looking forward to a great new year for CKC!

Weapons Seminar!

Kyoshi Jay Haynes will be teaching Sushi no kun sho, a long weapons kata on Saturday, November 22nd from 1pm - 2:30pm at the Family Karate Center on 3617 Betty Drive, 80917.

This bo kata does amazingly well in competitions and it a very fun kata to learn, especially when taught by such a qualified and dynamic instructor as Kyoshi Haynes.

Please let Mrs. Cupples know if you are interested in this seminar as you need approval from me before you sign up. Normally this seminar is only open to brown belts, but Kyoshi is making an exception and allowing me to chose students who are ready to handle a bo staff to join him in this seminar.

Family rates are available: $20, $15, $10, $5 for first, second, third and fourth family members.

Talk to Mrs. Cupples now as space is limited. Kyoshi will have bos available to borrow for the seminar.

Pictures from the 11/15/08 Tournament at FKC

Team CKC at the Jay Haynes' Family Karate Center's Inter-Club Tournament on November 15, 2008
Alissa and Olivia and their medals!
Alex doing a great Heian Shodan!
Curtis sparring!
Olivia scores a great point!
Mrs. Cupples doing Saipai kata.

Team CKC wins 35 medals!

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS to EVERY CKC COMPETITOR! I am so very proud of all of you. Team CKC exhibited excellent competition behavior: Respect, Determination, Humility, and COURAGE!

I want you all to know that I am very proud of all of you. I would like to take a moment to recognize each of you:


Catalina: You have only had 7 classes and won 2 gold medals! You are a brave and wonderful young lady.

Alex: Your kata was amazing and full of power! Way to GO!

Marissa: Your kiai scared half the judges in the room! Your fight was strong and controlled; congratulations on your gold medal in sparring!

Denise: I am so happy that you decided to compete. Your level of confidence shined through like a beacon!

Olivia: NEVER NEVER doubt yourself again! (or your Sensei) :)

Nick: I knew you would enjoy the tournament! Your kata against ranks MUCH higher than you was amazing! You should be VERY proud :)

Lily: You showed us all how to own a mat! Your presence during your kata was very impressive!

Owen: You competed against black belts in arnis, kumite and kobudo and did an OUTSTANDING job! You are a true winner!

Curtis: I had lots of very nice compliments about your energy and spirit! You really know how to enjoy yourself at a tournament! Great job!

Amanda: After only being back to class for a week you did what most people cannot do...you GOT OUT THERE and JUST DID IT! You are an inspiration to others who need more courage :) Keep up the great work!

Andrew: I will never forget the look on your face when you realized that you won the gold medal in kata! You are a solid competitor and I am glowing because of you!

Alissa: Thank you for doing team kata with me! You helped me warm up for my kata. You were the youngest of the CKC competitors and you ROCKED!

Tabitha: You fought a brown belt and nearly won! I am so thankful that I got to see your fight, it was the highlight of my day! And you won a gold in kata...talk about a tough lady!

Elena: Thanks for being the team captain! Hopefully you can return to class soon, we miss you!!

We all had lots of fun at the Family Karate Center's In-house tournament. As always, all the competitors were treated fairly and competed with courtesy and determination.

We won 11 gold medals, 10 silver medals and 14 bronze medals! Click the link below for the individual breakdown:

results1108.doc

Lemon Squares Recipe!

Here it is, the Lemon Square Recipe, as promised:

Lemon Squares

Bottom Crust
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Filling
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients for crust (flour, butter and powdered sugar). Mix will resemble small peas like for pie crust. Press this mixture into an ungreased square 8x8 or 9x9 pan and build the sides up 1/2 inch around the pan. This way the lemon filling does not touch the sides. Bake for 20 minutes.

When there are three minutes left in cooking time for the crust begin to beat all filling ingredients until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Pour over the hot crust and bake for 20-25 minutes until slightly browned and when no indentation remains when you lightly touch the center.

Cool and then sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares and ENJOY!

This is from my Betty Crocker Cookbook that I have had for over 15 years. Leave me a note if you give this a try and let me know if you like it :)

Belt Test on November 24th

CKC will be holding a belt test on November 24th during NORMAL class times. Please make sure you are practicing and earning your stripes so that you are ready for the test.

Fee for the belt test is $15.00. Students are expected to arrive on time, fully dressed and ready to shine!

Tournament Info

The November 15th tournament will be held at Jay Haynes Family Karate Center, 3617 Betty Drive, 80918. Starting time is promptly at 9am. If you are competing, plan on getting there for 8:45am.

The charge is $20.00 for the tournament, $29.00 for the seminar or $45.00 for both!

Please email me with any questions.

The seminar is on November 11th from 4-6pm. I will cover all aspects of competing during this important and informational seminar.