Dear Parents and Students
Now that the winter cold and holidays have hit at the same time, it’s a good time to cuddle up warmly and read the latest newsflash. (It is longer than normal, lots to share –so enjoy!)
UPDATE: My apologies, due to circumstances this is coming out a little later than planned.
Grading
Congratulations to everyone that graded to their new belts at the end of June. It is going to be good to see everyone sporting their new belts this term.
The photos should be available in a week or so – will let everyone know.
Struggling to tie your belt? Here is an info-graphic on how to do it.
www.combatjiujitsu.co.za/_web/CJABelt.jpg
For those that could not attend the last grading, a supplemental date will be made available soon
Competitions
The Cape Classic (Provincial Tournament) was a GREAT success and CJA did particularly well and I am very proud of each and every one that entered and gave of their best.
www.combatjiujitsu.co.za/results
The Nationals (DESTINY) takes place at the end of August and I am looking forward to as many students taking part as possible. Remember if you got GOLD at the Cape Classic, you will then be eligible for your Western Province Colours for Jiu-Jitsu. Also qualifying in the top 4 allows you to be eligible to be selected for National Colours and to tour to the US next year. So, exciting things to look forward to!
Speaking of the USA – we had 5 CJA students representing South Africa.
Michael Blok 4th and SILVER
Joshua Mathieson Bronze Medal
Tristan Nel 4th
Riley Laden Bronze
Dylan Pienaar Silver
Cape Town Winter Open (9th August) – a more advanced competition fighting in a Gi (Full jacket and pants uniform) – if you would like to enter please let Alex know soonest
Cell 074 120 3993
CAMP
For all students in Grade 1 and higher our Annual Camp is sure to be a big hit again. 31 Oct to 2 Nov. Diarise now – more information to come soon.
PS: This is a family event and all are welcome to attend.
TIME OF GIVING
As we do twice a year we are sending out an appeal to everyone for help with a worthwhile cause. This time we are supporting a school in Atlantis that has opened a NEW LIBRARY and they are desperately looking for books of ANY kind. Please send your old books (clothing, toys etc also welcome) to class so we can help the children and adults that need that little bit that we don’t use anymore.
SUPPORTERS T-SHIRTS
Want to support your children in Jiu-Jitsu at a competition? We have supporters T-Shirts for you. Cost R130 each (only adult sizes available)
OK that’s all for now folks, take care and see you all soon
URGENT NOTICE – Durbanville Primary School
We have just received notice that from 2015 we will no longer be able to use the Durbanville Primary School Hall.
I am now urgently looking for alternative premises. If you know of a venue that CJA could rent on a long term basis please let me know ASAP.
Requirements: Minimum 150m2
Available Mon / Wed 5pm – 9pm
Regards
Warm Regards
Mike and the CJA Team