Welcome to the Lightning Family Martial Arts Website. Lightning Family Martial Arts is a family based Taekwon-Do club focusing on safe, fun, effective martial arts training for kids and adults starting as low as 3 years of age in our Lightning Strikes Pre-School Program, from 8 – 15 years of age in our teen and young adult classes and from 17 to 74 in our Adult Classes. We also offer aerobic classes and cardiovascular intensive training.

Sept 2nd, 2010

No Competition Class this Friday, September 3rd for the long weekend

No Fitness Class Thursday, September 2nd

No More Summer Uniforms starting September 1st

Kinder Etiquette Picnic: Tuesday, August 31st & Wednesday, September 1st
@ the Dojan during their regular class
Please let Mrs. Howes know if your child has any allergies

Grading is this Wednesday & Thursday
No Classes for Bolts or Teen & Adults
Kinder Classes will be running

Monday, September 6th – No Classes for Labour Day

September 7th – 1st Day of Fall Schedule

Sunday, September 19th – Black Belt Seminar (1st Dan and up)
Canyon Meadows Community Centre
9:00am-12:00pm
See Miss McNeil to register

Black Belt Status card fees are due this Wednesday, September 1st!

Saturday, September 25th – Magic Show & Dodge Ball
5:30-8:30pm
See Miss McNeil to sign up

Aug 10th, 2010

Deadline for Pre-Registration for Fall is this Thursday, August 12th
See Miss McNeil

LFMA BBQ, Training, Demonstration & Photo Day
Saturday, August 28th at Lake Sundance 11:00am
-Wear your White Uniforms
-Gold Team wear Gold Team Uniforms
-Family & Friends invited!
See Miss McNeil

Kinder Badge Day – August 24th & 25th

Mr. Howes Black Belt Seminar (1st Dan and up)
Canyon Meadows Community Centre
9:00am-12:00pm
See Miss McNeil

Mr. Gates will be testing for 3rd Degree!
Wish him good luck

Any Interest in Yoga classes for the fall
Please See Miss McNeil

Competition Class begins this Friday, August 13th
Group A – 4:15pm
Group B – 5:15pm
Group C – 6:15pm

We have some events coming up in September:

Mr. Howes will be running another seminar on the 19th for 1st degrees and up
-At the Canyon Meadown Community Centre
-9:00am-12:00pm
-See Miss McNeil

LFMA will be bringing in a Magician to do a show for the kids
-The show will include and evening of Dodgeball and Pizza
-See Miss McNeil to Register

Aug 4th, 2010

Membership Pre-Registration / Sign Up Deadline: Thursday, August 12th
-See Miss McNeil by this date!

Summer Uniforms available while supplies last

Blue & Black Uniforms while supplies last

Special – used sparring gear. $10 a piece!

LFMA Summer BBQ, Demonstration, Training & Photo Day
Where: Lake Bonavista (this is a private lake so you will need your name on the list)
When: Saturday, August 28th @ 11am
-Potluck
-See Miss McNeil to get your names on the list
-We will be taking photos so bring your white uniform. Gold Team wear gold team uniforms

Competition Class Begins Friday, August 13th
Group A – 5:00pm
Group B – 6:00pm
Group C – 7:00pm

If there is any interest in Yoga classes for this fall please let Miss McNeil know

July 26th, 2010

Kinder Badge Week July 27th & 28th

No Classes on Monday, August 2nd – Holiday

Deadline for Fitness Freaks registration is July 28th
Room available for Teens 12 years and up

Summer Uniforms available while supplies last

Blue & Black uniforms available while supplies last

Special! – Gym Bags are 20% off until the end of July

Special! – Used sparring gear only $10.00 a piece

LFMA Summer BBQ & Training Day
Saturday August 28th
Lake Sundance @ 11:00am
Bring White Uniforms (gold team bring gold team doboks)
Potluck lunch
Family & Friends welcome! Names must be on the list – see Miss McNeil

Pre-Registration for Fall Classes is on!
Deadline August 12th
See Miss McNeil

1st Competition Class will be August 13th

July 5th, 2010

No Classes Monday, July 19th
LFMA Golf Tournament
Heather Glen – 9 holes
Dinner & Prizes
Starts at 3:00pm

Blue & Black Uniform Special – Only while supplies last!
Blue Uniforms – Red belts and up
Black Uniforms – Black belts only

LFMA Teen & Adult Fitness Camp
August 23-27
Room Available

Extra Summer Uniforms on sale while supplies last

Summer Grading – September 1st & 2nd
-Students must not miss more than 2 weeks of classes in order to grade
-Pick up your own Intent/Request to Test form at the front desk (due July 12th)
-Grading fees due July 20th

The lockers in the student lounge will be cleaned out by the end of the week. Please take home any of your belongings

June 22nd, 2010

LFMA Golf Tournament
Heather Glen – 9 Holes
On July 19th – No classes that day
Dinner and Prizes included
**Registration deadline is now July 1st. Please see Miss McNeil before this date

LFMA Summer Camps
Only 2 spots left in the Kids Camp!
Room available in the Teen&Adult Fitness Freaks Camp

No Classes Thursday July 1st for Canada Day

Kinder Summer Schedule begins July 6th

Fathers Train Free for June
Only 2 weeks left!

Summer Uniforms can be worn now and until September
Extra uniforms for sale at the Front Desk

Pop Bottles – Donation for Athletes
Drop off at the front lobby

Summer Grading – If you are going to train in the summer, the grading is September 1st & 2nd.
Conditions: You must not take anymore than 2 weeks off in order to grade. If you want to grade please get and Intent form from Miss McNeil

June 15th, 2010

LFMA Family Golf Tournament
Monday, July 19th – No classes that day
Heather Glen – 9 Holes
Registration is on now!
Golf, Dinner & Prizes Included
Deadline to register July 7th

LFMA Summer Camp Registration is still on!
There are openings available in the Kids and Teen & Adult camps

No Classes on Thursday July 1st

Kinder Badge Week: June 22, 23 & 24

Kinder Summer Schedule starts July 6th

Fathers train free for June
non-members only

We are recycling pop bottles! – Drop off at the front lobby
Proceeds go to our team athletes

Summer Uniforms can be worn now
We have extra summer uniforms in stock – See Miss McNeil

May 26th, 2010

Weekly Announcements

Demo Practices for this weekend:

Mr. Stuart- Saturday @ 4 pm

Mr. Gates/Mr. Wilcox- Sunday @ 1pm

Mr. Zimmerman- Sunday @ 3pm

Grading for Black Belt Candidates Saturday May 29th

12pm- Transitional Black/ Black stripe

2pm- 1st Dan

May 30th- Black Belt Promotions Dinner at 6pm for NEW black belts, promotions will be handed out at dinner. Golden Bistro #2-208 Midpark Way SE

Awards Ceremony, Demonstration and Social!

Saturday June 12th 6:45-11:00 pm

Registration on now! Deadline is May 28th so sign up now!

All friends, family and guests are welcome for a night of demonstration, slideshow, awards, music, and refreshments

Being held at Acadia Recreational Center 240 90th Ave SE Calgary

Summer Camps on sale now!

Missed the pre-registration? We are still taking students!

Full Days of TKD & Fun for kids teens and adults

Fathers Train for Free in the Month of June!

non-members only

Grading Week for Bolts(kids) teen, adult, and Black belt Tags

May 31st-June 3rd. No regular Classes

Kinder classes run as scheduled

LFMA First Annual Gold Tournament

July 19th- 9 holes at Heather Glen: Please register with us.

May 18th, 2010

Badge week this week for Kinders. Parents are encouraged to watch and speak to an instructor after class. Please no shoes in the back area.

No classes Monday May 24-Victoria Day

No fitness class during the long weekend- May 22

No Demo practices during the long weekend

Saturday May 29th- Black Belt Candidate Grading (degree only)

Sunday May 30th- Black Belt Promotion Dinner 6:00pm (promotions will be handed out at dinner. Family and guests invited

Awards Ceremony, Demo & Social registration on NOW

Deadline May 28th

Family &friends welcome

Demonstration, Awards, Slide show, Music, 50/50 draw

Acadia Recreation Center 6:45-11:00pm

Summer Camp Registration on Now! Still taking registration

Kids- full day of TKD , swimming, games, laser tag, BBQ’s, Zoo, etc.

Teen & adult camps available too

Fathers train for free in the month of June! (non members only)

See Mr. Zimmerman at the front desk

Grading week for all Bolts (kids), teen& adults, & Black Belt Tags

May 31st- June 3rd, No regular classes

Kinder classes run as scheduled

LFMA First Annual Gold Tournament

9 holes @ Heather Glen

Sign up @ front desk if interested.

May 11th, 2010

May 15th – Deadline for Summer Uniform Orders
Summer Uniforms can be worn starting June 15th

May 15th – Pre-Registration for Summer Camps Deadline

June is Father’s Month. Fathers train free for the month of June
For non-members only

Demo Practices This Weekend:
Mr. Stuart – Saturday 2:00pm
Mr. Gates/Wilcox – Sunday 1:00pm
Mr. Zimmerman – Sunday 3:00pm

No Classes on May 24th – Victoria Day

Awards Ceremony, Demo & Social – June 12th
Registration is on now, deadline to register is May 28th
All Family & Friends Welcome!

Kinder Badge Week May 18th-20th

LFMA Family Golf Tournament
9 Holes at Heather Glen Golf Course
Sign up sheet at the front desk

May 4th, 2010
May 10th – Grading Approvals due for Black Belt Candidates

Mother’s Train Free for the month of May!
Non-members only

No Demo practices this coming weekend

No Classes on Monday, May 24th for Victoria Day

Kinder Badge Week: May 18th, 19th & 20th

Black Belt Grading Day – May 29th
Black Belt Promotion Dinner TBA

Awards Ceremony, Demo & Socials registration is on now
Family & Friends welcome
6:30-11:00pm on Saturday, June 12th at the Acadia Rec Centre
Formal Attire
The Deadline for registration is May 28th

Please no shoes in the students lounge
Students only in the student lounge
On Kinder Badge Day parents are encouraged to watch

Any photos you have that you may want in the year end slide show, please send them to Miss McNeil by May 6th

April 29th, 2010

Summer Uniform Orders are on Now
Deadline for order are May 15th
See Miss McNeil

Payment for Bus to Provincials Tournament is due Wednesday

Deadline for Fitness Run registration is Wednesday
The fitness run is mandatory for all Red and up
See Miss McNeil to register

Thursday April 29th – All Testing Fees due

April 30th – Deadline for CanAm Tournament registration

Demo Practices this Weekend:
Mr. Stuart: Saturday May 1st, 2:00-3:00pm
Mr. Wilcox/Mr. Gates: Sunday May 2nd, 1:00-2:00pm
Mr. Zimmerman: Sunday May 2nd, 3:00-4:00pm

Mothers train free or the month of May
For non-members only

Saturday May 1st – Fitness Run
10:45am at Fish Creek Park
All Red and up are to attend as part your grading
To get to the park, go south on Elbow Drive past Canyon Meadows Dr. The parking lot is right at the end of Elbow

Monday May 10th – Grading Approvals due for Black Belt Candidates

Awards Ceremony, Demo and Social Party
Saturday June 12th
All Family & Friends invited
6:30-11:00pm
Acadia Rec Centre
The dress code is formal attire

Summer Camp Pre-Registration
For Kids ages 6 and up or by special permission
Teen & Adult Fitness Camp for ages 12 and up

April 20th, 2010

Demo Practices this coming weekend are as follows:
Mr Stuart – Saturday the 24th @ 2:00-3:00pm
Mr. Gates – Sunday the 25th @ 1:00-2:00pm
Mr. Zimmerman – Sunday the 25th @ 3:00-4:00pn

26th – Written Exam for Black Belt Candidates
5pm – High Red and 2nd Dan Candidates
6pm – Black Stripe and Transitional Black

28th – All Black Belt Essays Due

29th – All Testing fees due
A late fee will apply on the 30th

May 1st – Fitness run @ 10:45am
See Miss McNeil to register
Mandatory for all Red and up – this is part of you next grading

Mothers Train Free for the Month of May!
For non-members only

Awards Ceremony, Demo & Social – June 12th at the Acadia Rec Centre
All Students and Family welcome
See Miss McNeil to register

Kids Summer Camps & Teen/Adult Fitness Camps
Registration is on now!
Kids ages 6 and up:
-TKD training, Day at the Lake, Laser Tag, Games, Swimming & More!
Teen & Adult:
-Jogging, swimming, biking, fitness and TKD

April 7th, 2010

Awards Ceremony Banquet & Demonstration
Deadline to sign up for Demo teams is April 13th
All Ranks are encouraged to be on a team
when: June 12th @ Acadia Rec Centre

April 18th – Paintball Ages 10 and up

April 19th – Intent to Promote & Request to Test Forms due
A late fee will apply on the 20th

April 20, 21 & 22nd – Kinder Badge Week
Please be 10 minutes early

April 26th – Black Belt Written Exams
Jr. Black 5:00-6:00pm
1st Dan 6:00-8:00pm
2nd Dan 5:00-8:00pm

April 28th – Black Belt Essays Due

April 29th – Testing Fees Due
A late fee will apply on the 30th

May 1st – Fitness Run for all Red Belts and up
11:00am at Fish Creek Park
See Miss McNeil to register

Summer Camp Registration is on now!
Pre-register before May 15th
Kids & Teen Camps available
See Miss McNeil to register

April 6th, 2010

The CTFI Western Canadian ITF Taekwon-Do Championships have concluded. They were held on Saturday April 2nd in beautiful Regina, Saskatchewan. The tournament, hosted by the S.T.F.I., boasted over 300 ITF Taekwon-Do practitioners from all the western provinces. It was a fantastic day of fair and sportsmen like competition. A special note of thanks goes out to the hosting facility, the staff, and volunteers for the Tournament who were there to help out.

March 16th, 2010
March 18th – Black Belt Testing fees due

March 20th – Mr. Morningstar Seminar
Acadia School: 9603 – 5th St SE (Same place as In House Tournament)
9:00am-11:00am Colour Belts (Black Belts invited)
11:00am-3:00pm Black Belts (1st Dan and up)

April 1st – Spring Schedule Starts
See Miss McNeil to pick up a schedule

April 2nd, 3rd, & 5th – No Classes for Easter Weekend

April 17th – Paintball
Ages 10 yrs and up
See Miss McNeil to register

March 9th, 2010
Deadline to sign up for Mr. Morningstar Seminar is this Wednesday – March 10th
9:00am-12:00pm Colour Belts
12:00pm-3:00pm Black Belts
At the Acadia School

March 13th – Movie Night & Dodge Ball
Snacks & Pizza
Movie: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs”
Ages 6 and up or with special permission

Grading for all students, including Kinder Badge Week
March 23, 24, 25th
*Please do not be late for gradings, students will not be allowed to grade if they are late (be 15 mins early)

March 12th – Deadline for Westerns Tournament

Class Schedule Changes: Pick up a new schedule at the front desk
Starting Now (March 8th):
Jr. Gold Team – Mondays @ 5:30-6:00pm
Sr. Gold Team – Mondays @ 6:15-6:45pm

Starting April 1st
Mondays & Wednesdays:
Mixed Bolts 5:00-5:45pm
Teen/Adult Beginner 6:00-6:45pm
Black Belt 14yrs and up 7:00-7:45pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Advanced Bolts (High Brown & Up) 5:30-6:15pm

Competition Class on Fridays
Jr. 5:00-6:00pm
Sr. 6:00-7:00pm
Team Training 7:00pm

March 2nd, 2010
March 1st – Black Belt Intent to Promote / Request to Testing forms due

March 10th – Deadline for Mr. Morningstar Seminar
@ the Acadia School (same place as the In House Tournament)
All Ranks Welcome
9:00am – Colour Belts
12:00pm – Black Belts

March 13th – Movie Night and Dodge Ball
Pizza and Snacks
Movie: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs”
6:00-8:00pm
See Miss McNeil to sign up

March 18th – Black Belt Testing Fees Due

March 23rd-25th – Grading for All Ranks & Kinder Badge Week

Westerns Hotel Bookings: Need to be book by March 2nd @ the Travelodge Hotel in Regina

February 23rd, 2010
Kinder Badge Week is February 23, 24, & 25th

Fernie Ski Trip is this weekend!

March 1st – Intent to Promote & Request to test forms for Black Belt Candidates and 2nd Dan Candidates Due

March 13th – Movie Night & Dodge Ball
We are watching “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”
6:00-8:00pm
Pizza & Snacks
Ages 6 years and up or with special permission

March 18th – Black Belt Testing Fees Due (for Black Belt grading at the end of June)

March 20th – Mr. Morningstar Seminar
9:00am-12:00pm all ranks
12:30pm-3:00pm black Belts
At the Acadia School (same place as In House Tournament)

Competition Class & Team Training is Cancelled this Friday February 26th due to the Fernie Ski Trip

February 17th, 2010
Testing fees are due this Thursday February 19th
A late fee will apply on the 20th

We have the opportunity to take a bus as a club to the upcoming tournament in Saskatchewan
If anyone would like to take the bust to the tournament please see Miss McNeil as soon as possible as we need numbers to book the bus

Kinder Badge Week – February 23, 24 & 25th

March 13th – Movie Night and Dodge Ball
Movie will be Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Ages 6+
See Miss McNeil to sign up

March 20th – Mr. Morningstar Seminar
All Ranks
See Miss McNeil to register

Lost and Found – We have some items in the office
Please see our staff before Friday
We will be cleaning out the Lost and Found at the end of this week

February 9th, 2010
No Classes on Monday February 15th for Family Day!

February 19th – Testing Fees are due
A late fee will apply on the 20th

February 20th – Laser Tag
4:00-6:00pm
See Miss McNeil to Register

February 26, 27 & 28th – LFMA Fernie Ski Trip
Deadline to register is February 10th

Kinder Badge week is February 23, 24 & 25th

March 13th – Movie Night & DodgeBall
See Miss McNeil to register

March 20th – Mr. Morningstar Seminar
See Miss McNeil for Details

February 2nd, 2010
No Gold Team Classes on Monday, February 8th

No Classes on February 15th for Family Day Holiday

February 19th – Testing Fees Due
A late fee will apply February 20th

February 20th – Laser Tag
4:00pm – 6:00pm
See Miss McNeil to register

Kinder Badge Week February 23, 24, 25

February 26, 27, 28 – Family Ski Trip in Fernie
See Miss McNeil to register: Deadline February 10th

March 13th – Movie & Dodge Ball
See Miss McNeil

March 20th – Mr. Morningstar Seminar
See Miss McNeil

January 18th, 2010

Congratulations to Mrs. Alison Aisenstat who received her 3rd Dan and Mr. David Wilcox who received his 4th Dan this Saturday

January 23rd – LFMA Bowling Night
Mountain View Bowl
5:45-8:00pm
See Miss McNeil to register

January 25th – Intent to Promote and Request to Test forms due
A late fee will apply on January 26th
*Whoever has not received and Intent to Promot or Request to Test form, please see Miss McNeil to get one before the due date

January 30th – In House Tournament
All Family and Friends welcome to watch!
11am-4pm
Acadia School (9603 – 5th St SE)
*This is not the location of the In House Tournament last year

February 8th – No Gold Team Class

February 15th – No Classes due to Family Day Holiday

February 19th – Testing Fees Due
A late fee will apply on February 20th

February 20th – Laser Tag
4:00-6:00pm
See Miss McNeil to register

February 26-28th – LFMA Ski Trip!
See Miss McNeil for details and registration

January 12th, 2010

We have extra track jackets available in children’s sizes medium and large

The jackets are black track material with the Lightning Logo on the back
They are excellent to have during tournaments or just for everyday use!

If you are interested please see Miss McNeil

The Intent to Test and Request to test forms will be handed out in class this week. If you did not receive one please see Miss McNeil

Intent and Request to test Forms Due – January 25th
Testing Fees Due- February 19th
Grading – March 23, 24, 25

Good Luck to Mr. David Wilcox who is testing for 4th Degree and Mrs. Alison Aisenstat who is testing for 3rd Degree on January 16th @ LFMA

LFMA Family Bowling: All Family and Friends Welcome!
January 23rd 6-8pm
Mountain View Bowling
See Miss McNeil to register

In House Tournament & Demonstration
January 30th @ 11am
At the Acadia School
Deadline to register is January 14th

**Practices for the In House Tournament are starting this Sunday, January 17th
Practices are as follows:
Vipers: 1:00-2:00pm
Tigers: 2:00-3:00pm
Eagles: 3:00-4:00pm
Bears: 4:00-5:00pm

Laser Tag!
February 20th
See Miss McNeil to register

LFMA Ski Tripe to Fernie!
February 26th-28th
See Miss McNeil to register

January 8th, 2010

Every year LFMA goes on a ski trip to the mountain resort at Fernie B.C. It is a fun-filled weekend full of skiing, hot-tubs and dinners with the club. This is a great opportunity to bond with members of the club and to meet their families.
Whether you enjoy skiing or are looking for a chance to learn, this is always a fantastic trip.

This year we will be going on the weekend of February 26th, 27th & 28th.

To sign up or for more details please see Miss McNeil

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Our Family Bowling night is being held at a different location due to a tournament going on at the Chinook Bowladrome.

Bowling will be at Mountain View Bowl (11-3919 Richmond Rd SW)

All family members are welcome!
See Miss McNeil to sign up

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The annual LFMA In House Tournament is a great way for family and friends to come and see what goes on in the club.
The Tournament consists of fun games, demonstrations, including a performance by the Kinder Lightning Strikes.
All family members and friends are welcome to come and watch
See Miss McNeil to register

If you are already signed up we will be posting team lists on Monday (or see Miss McNeil to find out your team)
*Kinders will have their own performance. All of their preparation is done during class time

Practices are as follows:

Sunday January 17th
Vipers: Mr. Kennett – 1:00-2:00pm
Tigers: Mr. Williams – 2:00-3:00pm
Eagles: Mr. J Broughton – 3:00-4:00pm
Bears: Mr. A Broughton – 4:00-5:00pm

Sundays January 24th
Vipers: Mr. Kennett – 1:00-2:00pm
Tigers: Mr. Williams – 2:00-3:00pm
Eagles: Mr. J Broughton – 3:00-4:00pm
Bears: Mr. A Broughton – 4:00-5:00pm

January 5th, 2010

Here are the times for the team practices for the In House Tournament on January 30th
Check the bulletin board for team lists

*Kinder Students do not attend these practices. The preparation for the demonstration will be done during their class times.

The practices will be on Sunday January 17th & Sunday January 24th:

1:00-2:00pm – Vipers (Mr. Kennett)
2:00-3:00pm – Tigers (Mr. Williams)
3:00-4:00pm – Eagles (Mr. J Broughton)
4:00-5:00pm – Bears (Mr. A Broughton)

No Fitness Class Thursday January 7th
Make-up Class Wednesday January 6th @ 9am

January 23rd -  LFMA Bowling Night
Family and Friends invited
See Miss McNeil to register

January 30th – In House Tournament & Demonstration
All Family and Friends invited
The Teams will be: Vipers, Eagles, Bears & The Lightning Strikes Demonstration
Deadline for registration is January 15th

February 20th – Laser Tag
See Miss McNeil to register