RMA BRINGS HOME HARDWARE

Martial artists from RMA Karate Centres in Barrie attended the AmeriKick Internationals tournament in Philadelphia, USA this past weekend (March 30 & 31). 

RMA instructor and second degree black belt Tressa Young competed in five divisions placing in all five.  She won second in traditional kata, third in musical forms, third in musical weapons, third in traditional weapons and fourth in point sparring.

Advanced brown belt Samantha MacDonald also did well winning hardware in all five of her divisions.  She won second in traditional weapons, second in musical weapons, third in forms, third in musical open forms and third in point sparring.

Orange belt Liam North also did well winning second in forms, third in weapons and was a finalist in the sparring division.

RMA Karate Centres is accepting new students in their martial arts program with unlimited classes and a free uniform for only $49.  For more information visit www.rmakarate.com.

2012 Barrie Bushido Open Success

Thank you to all the judges, scorekeepers and volunteers we had at our event. If it were not for you our tournament would not have started on time or finish nice and early (Grands done at 3pm!). Thank you to all the judges - our rings ran well because our judges are just plain AWESOME! And the scorekeepers were FANTASTIC keeping all the divisions moving.  WOW what a day and it was all because of our you! JUDGES, SCOREKEEPERS AND VOLUNTEERS you ARE our success!!!


A BIG 2012 THANK YOU! Our 2012 event was a great success! We had martial artists travel from all over to take part and we thank all of you for your participation and your support. We had over 40 clubs and 460 competitors at our 2012 event helping make it the success it was. It was great seeing so many talented martial artists! We look forward to 2013 and seeing all of you once again!

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Here's what people are saying about the 2012 Barrie Bushido Open:
o Many pats on the back and hugs all around to you all and the hard working volunteers that made this event special.

o Tressa!  Wow, great tournament!  Awesome job organizing and running the event on Saturday.

o Great tournament with some awesome organization!!!

o Back from the Barrie Bushido Open! Definitely the LARGEST turnout I've seen from a Regional in quite some time.  300 pre-reg. + additional 150 at the door. Thanks to Linda and Tressa Young and Craig Ridout for being very hospitable hosts! Mark this one on you calendar for next year.

o FINALLY, a tournament that starts ON TIME and ENDS ON TIME. Kudos!!

Barrie Bushido Open only 12 days away!

Barrie Bushido Open only 12 days away!

All pre-registrations are due in one week today (March 12^th).  We continue to get tons of registrations in the mail – this year is going to be amazing!

Good luck to everyone and we look forward to seeing all of you there!

Regards,

Tressa Young & Craig Ridout

Barrie Bushido Open Promoters

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WHO WILL BE BARRIE BUSHIDO OPEN GRAND CHAMPION 2012? 

We have 7 Grand Champion cash prizes for 2012!

·         Junior Under Belt Grand Forms $50  _____ (place your name here)

·         Adult Under Belt Grand Forms $50  _____  (place your name here)

·         Junior Black Belt Grand Forms $125  _____  (place your name here)

·         Junior Black Belt Grand Sparring $125  _____  (place your name here)

·         Adult Black Belt Grand Forms $200  _____  (place your name here)

·          Adult Black Belt Grand Mens Sparring $225  _____  (place your name here)

·          Adult Black Belt Grand Womens Sparring $225  _____  (place your name here)

2011 Black Belt Grand Champion winners were Thomas Roberts – Junior black belt forms/weapons, Marie Pharand – Adult black belt forms/weapons and Jason Brown – Adult black belt sparring

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MAP TO EVENT LOCATION

Location: Bear Creek Secondary School, 100 Red Oak Dr, Barrie, Ontario L4N 9M5

From Toronto: 400 North bound to Mapleview Drive.  Turn LEFT onto Mapleview Dr E and drive 4.1km.  Turn RIGHT on RED OAK DR to the end of the road (700m) that leads into the high school parking lot.  You have arrived!

From Sudbury: 400 South bound to Mapleview Drive. Turn RIGHT onto Mapleview Dr E and drive 4.1km.  Turn RIGHT on RED OAK DR to the end of the road (700m) that leads into the high school parking lot.  You have arrived!

Be sure to Google map or GPS for your easiest directions from your location.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

8am – Registration & doors open

9am – Black belt/Officials/Scorekeeping meeting

9:30am – Divisions start sharp.  We will not start late or wait for a competitor – be on time.

Competitors are responsible to bring their own music players and required sparring equipment.  Competitors may enter into as many divisions as they wish.  Divisions will not be held for a competitor.

Ring assignments will be available March 16, 2012 and will be emailed to ALL pre-registered competitors.

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http://rmakarate.com/BarrieBushidoOpen.html

NOW HIRING: SALES POSITION

NOW HIRING: SALES POSITION

RMA Karate Centres is a well established family martial arts school in Barrie serving many families in the Barrie and surrounding area.

RMA is a top-ranked martial arts school training provincial, national and international world champions.

RMA is currently looking for a sales oriented person with great people and communication skills, a passion for family values and fitness a\nd has a great attitude. 

This sales position is on a contract basis and perfect for the right individual who wants to earn an extra income that fits around their schedule.

Pay Rate: Commission-based position.  Commission rate is above-average with bonuses. 

APPLY: Interested parties may forward their resume by email to info@rmakarate.com

Learn More about RMA: Visit www.rmakarate.com

RMA Karate Centres

4 Alliance Blvd, Unit 2, Barrie, Ontario,  L4M 5J1

www.rmakarate.com

Go Fit February

Gift Of Health For Christmas

RMA Karate Centres wants people to consider giving the gift of health this Christmas. 

The karate school located in Barrie’s north end is currently taking registration for their 2012 fitness programs. The 3 programs starting the first week of January are for ages 13 years or older and allows participants to go at their own level.  Limited space is available in all 3 programs.

KNOCK OUT FITNESS is a women only daytime program starting January 10th.  Classes are Tuesdays 10am to 10:30am running for 4 weeks at a low price of only $15. 

FITNESS CHALLENGE begins January 9^th with classes Monday evenings 8:45pm to 9:30pm and Thursday evenings 7pm to 7:45pm.  Participants have the option of attending one or both classes per week.  8 weeks of classes for only $45.

CARDIO KICKBOXING  begins January 8^th with classes every Sunday 4pm to 5pm for 6 weeks at a low fee of only $25 for the full six weeks.

All fitness programs make a great affordable Christmas gift. 

Space is limited. 

For more information call 705-716-8014 or email info@rmakarate.com.

RMA Karate Centres

4 Alliance Blvd, Unit 2

Barrie, Ontario

L4M 5J1

(corner of St. Vincent & Bellfarm)

www.rmakarate.com

2011 Student Awards presented

Our annual Christmas party was a big success.  Thank you to all the RMA students, parents and families who came out.  It was great company, great food and a fun time.

The 2011 student awards were handed out at the party as well.  Congratulations to all of our students for their continued progress and to the following 2011 award recipients:

Assistant Instructor/STORM of The Year - Tara R

Most Improved Student of The Year - Logan C

RMA Spirit Award– Sale B

Male Competitor of The Year –Tyler M-Z

Female Competitor of The Year – Samantha M

Soke Kwan Memorial Award – Tyler M-Z

I have also posted the Santa pictures on the facebook RMA group page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/247240935318283/ .