Toshindo News

[Alberta Prieto]

 

 

 

Osu Toshindo Family and Supporters!

 

Welcome back 

 

 

Gustavo Barzallo - Shodan


Please welcome new student

 

Giancarlo Barzallo

Welcome to TOSHINDO!

 

Sunday March 24, 2014 Toshindo held a Black Belt Examination.  It was a 5 hour test and the candidates did an awesome job!

 

Promotions

 

Sensei Aila Prieto to Yodon {4th degree} Black Belt

 

Sempai Michael Barrett to Shodon

 

Sempai Benjamin Gotian to Shodon

 

Sempai Jonathan Gotian to Shodon

 

Sempai Sergio Collana to Shodon

 

Congratulations to all! and as many speeches rang out on that day, “A Black belt is a white belt that never quit!”  Keep training!

Toshindo Schedule

 

 

Children's classes are Monday Thru Thursday 4:15pm-5:10 pm, 5:15pm-6:15pm. All are welcomed to appropriate classes during the week except Thursdays 5:15pm class which is only for Advanced students!  Absolutely no beginner belts in this class. Saturdays 10:15am-11:30am and 11:30am-12:45pm.  Tuesdays 5:15pm Class will be Children's Kata/Weapons class,   With some tamishiware if there is interest.

 

Adult classes are held on, Mondays and Wednesdays 8:15pm and Saturday 12:45pm Open Class.  All are welcomed to this class but keep in mind that it is a longer and strenuous class.

Thank you!

 

Tuition was due Wednesday February 5,.  Please make every effort to make payments on time.

Tuition is due by the 5th of every month.  The month encompasses the 1st day of the month to the last day of the month.  Monthly tuition is not prorated.  Whether your child attends 4 times a month or 16 times, the fee is the same and should be paid at the beginning of the month.  Preferably the 1st class you attend of that month but no later than the 5th of that month. 

 

If you start a month , no matter what day of the month you start, and take 1 class, you are liable for the entire months tuition.  Since Toshindo  has no way of determining individual plans, it is your responsibility to see that the student attends the classes for the month.  Toshindo does not bill for individual classes.  Taking classes in any portion of a calendar month requires that Months tuition to be paid on full.  see above for special summer.

 

Toshindo does not require you sign extended contracts to participate but we do require that the  fee schedule is adhered to.  Toshindo believes that our prices are the most affordable around and would appreciate prompt payment so that we can continue to offer such great Training at an affordable price.   Payments for promotions are due prior to taking your promotion tests.   

 

Thank you! 

 

Promotions

 

Sophia Barrero-Vanegas - Yellow to Orange

Felix Morales - Yellow to Orange

Aaron Levy - Orange to Green

Sophia Levy - Orange to Green

Kyan Chbat - Blue to Purple

Faris Amin - Yellow to Orange

Arman Amin - Yellow to Orange

Melanie Collana - #3 Kyu Brown to #4 Kyu Brown

Ivan Guerrero - Red to #1 Kyu Brown

congratulations to all!

 

Dojo Stuff

 Parents please note that if you move or get a new telephone number that Mrs. Bea should be notified so that Toshindo can keep accurate records.

Thank you

 

Lateness

 

Shihan understands that lateness sometimes cannot be helped but please make every effort to try and report for class on time.    Shihan understands that classes may run longer than scheduled, if you must leave please let an instructor know.  Shihan understands that everyone has other responsibilities but we want to make sure that you get at least 1 hour of training in.  Thank you all!

 

Kudos Korner

 

Sensei Amanda LaMattina, Shihan's daughter, was inducted into Pi Mu Epsilon, the Mathematics Honor Society, on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Fairfield University where Amanda is a Molecular Biology major and Mathematics minor.  A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for admission.  Amanda's Math GPA is 3.6.  She received a Certificate, commemorative 100th birthday year pin and a set of graduation cords (purple, lavender and gold) the representative Society colors, to be worn at graduation  ceremony on Sunday, May 18.
We are so very proud of Sensei Amanda's honor!  Congratulations on this
achievement!

 

Have you or a family member done something note worthy?  Had a birth, graduate, won an award?   Let me know,  and I will post your announcement in this Newsletter.  Send info to sensei...@toshindokarate.com

 

Team Toshindo

 

Birthday Parties At Toshindo

 

Toshindo does Parties.  If you have a youngster or know someone who would like to have a Karate birthday, we do BD parties for a very reasonable rate.  Please see Mrs. Bea for details and she will be able to schedule a fantastic Karate Birthday party for you.  So spread the word.

 

Toshindo Shop

 

Our embroidered T-Shirts have arrived! They are $23, and come in a variety of colors. Students are permitted to train in a Toshindo T during the summer months only! See Ms. Bea in the office! We will also be ordering Toshindo Sweatshirts for the Fall. Either Crew Neck ($30) or Pull-over Hoodie (price to be determined) will be available. If you are interested, see Ms. Bea.

There is Gear in the shop.  You MUST purchase sparring equipment from the school.  

There are also T-shirts, Sweatshirts, hoodies & hats, and sparring gear.  There are Toshindo Windbreaker Jackets.  You can  also order long sleeve T-Shirts.  See  Mrs. Shihan for Cost.

 

If you are on Facebook you can join Toshindo's Karate's group, and become a fan of Toshindo's Karate's page and view the Toshindo pictures!

 

Domo Arigato

 

Sensei Alberta Prieto

Visit our Website at www.Toshindokarate.com