Greetings, blessings and good health everyone,
We hope everyone is enjoying their spring vacation with visiting friends and family. Everyone is training hard getting ready for the return of Professor Jacob and our belt testing and promotions. Here is a reminder of upcoming dates and events
Grading Tour May 2008
South Florida Grading Tour will start on Sunday May 18th with a seminar by Professor Jacob. Sign-up early for $35. Time to be announced. This Seminar is mainly for the Students of the PBG Dojo but everyone is invited to participate in this seminar.
Grading will be held on Monday May 19th 3.30 pm for the kids and 5pm for the adults and higher ranks Cost is:
- $130 for full rank grading
- $75 for tips.
- Double gradings are $200.(Students specially chosen by Sensei)
The Students of the Batt Private School will have their Seminar on Monday May 19th and Grading on Wed May 21st. Time to be announced. Grading alerts will go out when students return from spring break. Everyone is required to be examined for promotion. Extra points will be earned towards final grade.
CPR Certification and Re-Certification
Its is now mandatory for all Red, Brown and Black belts to be CPR Certified.
We will be hosting a Certification course at our PBG dojo. Date to be announced soon. Parents who wish to also be certified are also invited to participate. Cost is $35.00 per person. This will be AED and CPR/first Aid will be covered and Everyone will get a 2yr certification.
Overnite Fun Training Camp workshop/ Parents nite out
On Friday may 11th we will be having our dojo overnite training Camp there are only 10 more spaces available at the pre-deadline price of $30. Only 2dys left to signup. Day of Camp Cost will be $45 for late sign-up.
What time to start: Camp will begin at 6pm and finish at 10am. Early pic
We will be having Special guest instr Kerwin Valentine from NJ/NYC dojo
What to bring: Gi, belt, Sparring gears, running shoes, PD T-shirt. Change of Clothes, Sleeping bag if you have one.
What to eat: Only Fruits, Grains and Vegs, teas and Juices will be allowed in the camp
Note books and pencils.
Summer Camp Workshops
Signup for Summer Camp workshops is now open $25 reg and $125 for the week, $40/day.
Special Price for 1st Five sign-ups only $99/ Week
Times: 8.30am-4.30pm
Wk1 : 9th- 13th June-"Way of The Warrior"
Wk2: 23rd- 27th June-" Weapons of the Martial arts"
Wk3: 14th-18th July- " Samurai vs Ninja"
Email me at purpledragonpbg@yahoo.com to register
Date posted: 4/8/2008 2:59:00 PM
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WORLD HEAD OF FAMILY SOKESHIP COUNCIL
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Sensei Albert along with many of the Purple Dragon Senseis and Shihans from around the world will be accompanying Professor Jacob to this event in Texas on the 23rd of May 2008.
South Florida Students and Parents are invited to nominate Sensei Albert Andrews 5th Dan Renshi Black Belt to recieve a prestigious award in one or more of the following catatogies listed below.
http://bushido.org/hof/fame.html
As soon as you have done so please email him at purpledragonpbg@yahoo.com with your nomination catagory.
Thanks
Date posted: 4/8/2008 2:44:00 PM
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Cayman Islands Grandslam July 5th Team USA
Our Cayman Islands Grand Slam team has been training hard preparing for the event. Join us on Fridays at 530 for team practise
We are in the process of making hotel and airline arrangements.
The team consists of :
Instr Candia, Team Sans Lana & Jordy & Miss Judy Yarnell, Adam Sr & Adam Jr, Patrick, Larry, Linda, Naaman and Miss Suzi. All are welcome to join us.
Date posted: 4/8/2008 2:36:00 PM
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2008 South Florida Mini Slam Results
The results of the 2008 south Florida mini slam hosted by Sensei Albert Andrews and Instructor Candia Fischer are available for download in PDF format below:
2008 South Florida Mini Slam Results
Date posted: 3/22/2008 1:18:00 PM
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DON JITSU RYU BOOTCAMP
Friday April 11th 6pm - Saturday April 12th 10.00 am
Train for 16hrs Mind, Body & Spirit. All Students, family and friends welcomed to participate in our bootcamp training! Registration deadline Sat April 3rd. Participants families are welcome to join in at 7am Saturday morining for Purple Power Yoga and fitness run. Camp awards given to all participants.
What to Bring: Sleeping Bags, only Fruits and Vegetables and Juices will be allowed in the camp. Uniform and Belt, Sparring Gear, Change of Clothes. Kids are allowed to bring teddy or Blanky.
Cost Pre Registration $30 by April 1st after will be $45.00 per Student.
Date posted: 3/17/2008 8:20:00 AM
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Purple Dragon Gratitude
Greetings and Blessings,
It is with sincere joy that we express our deepest gratitude to special Guest, Grand Master Professor Don Jacob and Sensei Kamau Drayton from Trinidad and Tobago.
Shihan Johnny Madrid from New York, USA, Senses’ Clara and Gary Montoute & Instructor Scott Corea and their team from the Tampa, USA Branch, Sensei Geddes Hislop and his Team from Cayman Islands Branch, Instructor Chrissy Herrington from the Hattisberg, Mississippi Branch,
Sensei Liselle Griffith from Alabama Branch, Instructor Verne Turnbull and his Team from Tortola, British Virgin Islands all the competitors (4yrs to 56), supporters and spectators who attended our 7th South Florida Mini Slam tournament, hosted by Sensei Albert Andrews, Instructor Candia Fischer and members of the Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and Juno Beach Dojos. Without your support our event would not have been such a great success.
Thanks to Mrs. Kelly Tomas and Kelly Jansen for allowing us to use their wonderful facility for the 3rd year running; the Storm Gymnastics Center.
It was a wonderful celebration of Don Jitsu Ryu with some of the most awesome seminars by Professor Don Jacob, where everyone was enlightened, empowered, informed, inspired and at the end of it all felt like winners.
We hope everyone arrived home safely and look forward to see you all in the Cayman Islands for the Cayman Islands Grand Slam on 5th July 2008.
As I celebrate my birthday today, I reflect on the blessings of the past and give thanks for those of the present only to realize that a dynamic spirit never grows old and keeps the body strong through the practice of Don Jitsu Ryu.
With an Attitude of Gratitude & 1st Class Service
Sensei Albert & Instructor Candia
Some picture from the event are avaiable Here
If you have pictures that you would like to share with us from the tournament. Please send them to purpledragonpbg@yahoo.com
Date posted: 3/8/2008 10:35:00 PM
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Grand Cayman Islands Grand Slam July 2008
You are cordially invited to be part of the largest Team Purple Dragon USA to ever attend an overseas International Martial Arts Event. Join this circuit of growing Quality Purple Dragon Tournaments which are leading up to the Purple Dragon World Championship to be held in 2010 in Trinidad and Tobago.
For more info go to www.purple-dragon.com
We are Planning this tour from July 2nd to the 7th and need a tentative sign-up list to negotiate the best Group airfare possible. Deadline Jan 31 2008. Please email your Sensei or Instructor asap or sign up at the dojo. Fundraisers and sponsorship letters are being formulated to help the team. Please find attached information to the Cayman Island Grand Slam, check your calender and not only compete , train with Professor and meet Purple Dragon Members from all over the World, but have the best mini vacation ever. < more info >
Date posted: 3/5/2008 10:19:00 PM
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