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Chosun AcademyNewsletter

July 30th, 2012Issue 11, Volume 1

While we easily see the role teamwork plays in our professional lives, or in specifically identified “team sports,” or even in our social and family life, it is not always easy to see the teamwork involved in helping us grow as martial artists. Very often, the martial arts are viewed as an individual pursuit, with little emphasis on teamwork.

However, consider all of the people involved in helping you develop your martial arts skills. There is the owner of the martial arts school you attend. This person has taken all of the risks associated with being an entrepreneurin order to provide your martial arts training. There is also your specific instructor(s). These committed people give of their time to help you develop your skills. They offer you their knowledge and expertise, and work to ensure you grow in your understanding of your martial art.

In addition, there are your classmates. These students often serve as assistant instructors. Sometimes they directly help in providing instruction. Other times, they serve as role models, demonstrating everything from proper technique and posture to the appropriate attitude of a martial artist. Without these students, your training would not be as smooth and consistent as it should.

Finally, there are your friends, family, and training partners. Sometimes these are all the same individual. Other times, there are multiple individuals filling these roles. But they all have one thing in common – they support your effort to improve yourself through the martial arts. Family and friends encourage you in your training, and celebrate each step of progress with you. Your training partner(s) helps provide motivation and accountability, so you will be able to push through those rough times that challenge us all.

The next time you’re tempted to think your progress in the martial arts is due entirely to your own efforts, consider the “team” assembled around you that makes that progress possible. Without each of those teammates, what would your martial arts experience be like? How would your training and progress be affected?

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WORD OF THE WEEK:

RESPONSIBILITY

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“The Chosun One” for July 2012

Pranav is a seven year old little ninja blue stripe. His favorite kick is the side kick and his favorite martial artist is Master Peterson! His favorite actor is Tom Hanks and his favorite movie is Toy Story 2. He loves to watch the Curious George on TV and loves tennis! His favorite subject in school is sience and if he could, he would actually ask for more science time at school!

Congratulations Pranav! Keep up the good work!

Chosun Academy Student of the

Month:Pranav Vinod

TESTINGAUG 3rd & 4th

Testing is coming up fast! If you happen to take any photographs during testing, please send them to Master Peterson or Mrs Van Ert!

Good luck to all those testing!

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Saturday August 11th,

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I hope you’ve been saving those tickets... because the Chosun Summer picnic is just around the corner! You can use those tickets to win some cool prizes, so be sure to prep them in advance by clearly writing your name on every one!

We’ll be starting things off with the belt ceremony, so be sure to dress in your uniform if you’re receiving a new rank! After that, it’s fun and games, followed by a fantastic pot luck luncheon! Remember, we’ll be having a contest for best dessert and best main course, so make sure you bring your mad cooking skills!

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Chosun Academy SoftballEvery Sunday, during the summer, Chosun Black Belt Academy’s softball team is playing at Konkel Park, on Layton ave. in Greenfield!

Come out and cheer for them! A schedule is printed below with times.CHOSUN SOFTBALL

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Great job, team!Teamwork - Continued

As Dr. John Maxwell writes in his book, The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, we are all a part of many different teams. The question is, “Will your involvement with others be successful?” Recognizing and understanding the importance of teamwork will help you answer that question with a resounding “Yes!”

FINAL

Standings:

7-6

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CHOSUN BBA 7123 S. 76TH STREET Franklin, WI 53132

414-529-KICK (5425)

Happy Birthday!!

Chosun Academy Birthdays!

Upcoming Birthdays:

Paul Luedtke - 8/5Josh Fuller - 8/6

Olivia Lightfuss - 8/10Jenna Innab - 8/12Shawn Bolz - 8/16

A WORD ABOUT RESPONSIBILITYResponsibility -A duty or an obligation.

Have you ever said, “It’s not my fault!”? Sometimes, we say that even when it is our fault. Taking responsibility isn’t always easy. Admitting you broke a glass while running through the kitchen isn’t easy, but if you did it, it’s your responsibility to admit it. If your instructor asks if you practiced your roundhouse kick at home, only say yes if you practiced. If you didn’t, admit you didn’t, but don’t make excuses like you were too busy. Take responsibility for your actions.

Even at your age, you have responsibilities. Perhaps you have to feed a pet, pick up your toys, or take out the trash. How often does someone have to remind you? It’s your responsibility to do it without being reminded. Do you have to remind someone to buy groceries,cook dinner, or wash your clothes? Being responsible takes work and effort, but it’s an important life skill for every martial artist.