News & Events

Please email your contact email address to denise @ strongeryou.com. This is important to help keep you aware of important information.

Need a kick in the pants to get into shape?
Our bootcamp may be just the thing you need to get you started. The bootcamp is meant for participants 16+ years old and is open for all skill levels. Beginners are welcome. Nutritional coaching is included! Classes are Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7:30-8:30PM. The next Bootcamp starts September 29th/30th.
Cost: 6 weeks for just $149.00.
Contact for registration/info: bootcamp@strongeryou.com

Christmas Party The date has been set for the Stronger You Adult Christmas Party for ages 12+: December 18, 2010. Details will follow.

Bill 168 Compliance Training Stronger You has developed a program to help businesses comply with the Bill 168, The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Violence and Harassment in the Workplace). It would be most appreciated if you could aim your Human Resource people at our web site, http://www.strongeryou.com/Bill168.html or print out our cover letter and course offerings and pass those on.

New Curriculum We have updated our karate curriculum. There may be minor tweaks as we gain some experience with this curriculum. The curriculum has been posted in both dojos and you can view it online or print your own copy. We have also posted San Ten No Kata.

Kiken Chitai Kiken Chitai (Danger Zone / Youth Night) is going to be starting up again on Fridays at 7:15 pm in the dojo 1. This is an excellent opportunity for all students (and guests) 13 and up to hang out, watch some movies, and have a good time. Entertainment will be provided, but if you have any particular movies you would like to watch go ahead and bring them in! We'll be doing a trial period for the remainder of May and June to see how popular it becomes (starting May 28th), and then start it back up in September if it works out well!
Hope to see you there!

Demo Team starts Friday, May 14: The demo team will be starting up this Friday at 7:30 pm. Kids and adults from orange-belt and up are welcome to come out.

Train the trainers: We are offering a 6 weeks seminar for everyone who is planning to help instruct students every Monday at 7:30 to 8:30pm staring May 31st.
This will be for all adults orange and higher and kids green and higher.

Dojo closures: The dojo will be closed on various holiday weekends to allow our students and instructors time to spend with their families. Please refer to the calendar below for Victoria day, Civic holiday and Labour day closures.

Class cancellations: There will be no Small Samurai, Special Samurai, Kakudan Kickers Jr. or Kakudan Kickers classes starting Monday, August 30th through Saturday, September 11th. Classes will resume starting September 13th. Please refer to the calendar below.

Youth Leadership Group: If anyone is interested in joining our Stronger You Martial Arts and Self Defense Youth Leadership Group, there is a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11th at 6:30pm for information. 13 years old and up please.

Sparring 101: Thursdays from 6:30-7:15pm, S. Mary-Lou will be offering Sparring 101. This is for adult students of any belt level who wish to learn basic sparring techniques. The last class is currently March 4th.The cost is $20.00+GST per month.

Facebook: We are on Facebook as Stronger You Martial Arts and Self Defense. Please join us.

Upcoming courses/seminars
Anniversary Party/Open House: Come out and celebrate our 6th anniversary on Saturday, August 21 from 11:00AM-2:00PM. We hope to everyone there (both kids and adults).
Women's Self Defense: We are running a number of sessions of our Women's Self Defense Seminars
Women's Self Defense August 16,17,19,20 10:00-11:00AM
Tweens - Girl's Self Defense August 16,17,19,20 11:00AM-12:00PM
Women's Self Defense August 10,17,24 from 7:30-9:00PM
Cost $149.00. Call today. Spaces are limited.
Young Women's Self Defense: She is leaving for college...
Send her on her way with her freedom and your peace of mind. Help prepare her with a Stronger You Self Defense seminar. We are offerring our Young Women's Seminar on August 20th or 27th from 6:30-9:30pm. This is one evening of her time for a lifetime of safety.
Cost $99.00. Call today. Spaces are limited.
Bully Proofing: Bullies: There's one in every class...
Get your child off to a better start this year with our Boys and Girls Bully Proofing Mini Camp. August 23,24,26,27 from 11:00AM-12:00PM. One week to a better year.
Cost $99.00. Call today. Spaces are limited.
Summer Camps: There will be 4 summer camps: July 12 to July 16th, July 19 to July 23rd, August 9-13, and August 16-20. Cost is $225.00 each.
Councilors and Councilors in training may submit resumes to Sensei Janet or Sensei Denise asap please.
Modern Arnis: Guru Brian Johns will be teaching Modern Arnis from 12:00-2:00pm on the following dates:
  August 14,2010
  September 25, 2010
  November 13, 2010
  December 18, 2010
The cost for each session is $30.
Nutrition Seminar: There will be a nutrition seminar on Monday, September 20th in Dojo 1 from 6:30-7:30pm.
sammySammy Stick: Have you have heard all the buzz around the dojo about this Sammy Stick thing? Want to find out what the excitement is all about?

Here is your chance. In only a half day, you will learn how to take a small plastic stick and turn it into a powerful tool for self protection. In the process you will learn the fundamentals of self protection in a safe environment and have fun doing it. With Sensei Terry teaching, there are always lots of laughs.

Sign up now for the Sammy Stick Self Protection course taking place on Saturday, November 6th from 1:00-4:00pm. Spaces are limited.

The price is $99.00+GST which includes the book, a Sammy stick and the course. Bring a friend or relative for $79. No previous martial arts experience is required. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome. Please visit the Sammy Stick web site for more information about the history and use of the Sammy Stick.

Spare school supplies?: If anyone has used or new school supplies, Sensei Estelle is collecting them for a school in Africa.

Looking for helpers, please: We are looking for people to help with our Friday Kankudan kickers class at 5:00. High school students can use these hours for school volunteer hours.

Looking for helpers, please: We are looking for people to help with our Monday class for Special Small Samurai at 4:15 to 5:00 and the new Kakudan Kickers Jr. class at 5:00 to 5:45. High school students can use these hours for school volunteer hours.

Personal training: We are offering one-on-one personal training with S. Shane. Training is available as a block of 6 classes for $300.00 + GST. Please contact S. Denise to arrange a time to meet with S. Shane to discuss your needs and arrange training times.

Important Dates

Notes

Canada's Own Martial art
Did you know that Canada has a Martial Art of its own? Sensei Terry was taught Defendo (and its more aggressive big brother, Combato) by his dad, Maurice Kingsbury when he was growing up. During WWI, Bill Underwood developed his own style of hand-to-hand combat - Combato - which he later taught to soldiers and spies! Sound intriguing? This unique art has evolved from its military roots to the present-day incarnation pioneered by Canadian Use of Force Systems known as Immediate Recall High Stress Combatives. Stronger You is the only location in Ottawa to offer this course. Classes resume September.
United Wushu Association
The United Wushu Association is our parent association in the Martial Arts. Each year, you will be required to renew your membership for $20. This is required for every person participating in our programs for insurance.
Sparring Equipment
Beginning at Orange Belt all students are required to have sparring gear. Please make sure your child has their sparring equipment with them EVERY WEEKNIGHT KARATE CLASS!
Blue Gis.
Once you have achieved your green belt, you can wear a blue gi and assist in teaching classes. An assistant teacher who does not yet have their Black Belt is a “Sempai”!
Photo Consent forms.
If you do not want your picture or your child(ren)’s picture to appear in our advertising or on our website, please make sure to sign your photo consent form and give it to Denise.
Birthday Coming Up?
Why not have a Stronger You Birthday Party! Lots of fun and something different, you can have a Karate party or a theme party of your choice. Sensei Ester and her dedicated team of party people will help you plan a great day. Check out our birthday page for more info.
 

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