Calendar Highlights:
Demo Team Practice Schedule:
The following practice sessions have been scheduled for members of the Golden Crane
Demonstration Team.
Wednesday, Dec. 10: 6:15-7:15 PM___All Levels [includes Junior, Youth, Teen & Adult
Demo Team Members]
Members who are unable to attend are asked to notify the office. Thank you.
Thanksgiving Day Holiday – Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving! The Golden Crane will be closed on Thursday, for the Thanksgiving
Holiday, and NO Classes will be held.
We will reopen on Friday, November 28th, with make up classes available as follows:
4:15 PM__Junior: ALL Rank Levels
5:00 PM__Youth & Teen: ALL Rank Levels
7:15 PM__Teen & Adult: ALL Rank Levels
PHOTO SHOOT - Wednesday, December 3, starting at 4 PM.
Kicks Photo USA will be rejoining us on Wed, Dec.3rd, to take pictures of you, your child,
and/or a group family shot in martial arts poses. These photographs will capture you at your
best!
Orlando Chas has multiple years of experience and provides students with a professional
photograph for themselves, and their family. Pictures are guaranteed to be in before the
Christmas Holiday! Photos would make great additions for holiday cards and/or gifts!
Contact the office, prior to Monday, Dec. 1st, to reserve your preferred time for the
photo shoot-thank you!
Schedule note: Due to the photo shoot, there will be no 5 PM Youth Novice class on Wed,
Dec.3rd. Instead, the Tuesday, Dec.2, 5 PM class will be open to all rank levels, to permit
students to train. Thank you.
SPREAD THE WORD!
As students [and parents], we personally know the benefits that come from training in karate.
Consider introducing a friend, or relative, to karate by inviting them to join you for a class! or
Set up a Demo! – Talk to your scouting troop, club or organization, or local school about
hosting a fun, interactive karate demonstration.
Referral Program: Remember! For each new student that you refer to our school, that
enrolls, receive your choice of:
A FREE Private Class, or
A $40 gas card, or
A $25 referral check;
Refer five new students that enroll* and receive ONE YEAR of training FREE.
[*complete details of the Golden Crane referral program are available through the office -
thank you!]
Holiday Gift Shopping – SALE!
Check out the attached flyer with details on our holiday sales & discounts, and pick up a
unique gift for your favorite martial artist! A gift catalog is available in the school for you to
browse through!
Chanbara is coming… in January!
Level I-Chanbara [padded/foam weapons training] utilizes the ‘padded sword’, simulating the
art of Kendo – Japanese swordsmanship, bringing the excitement of training in traditional
weapons, to the modern day student. Watch for more details... coming soon!
A Level I-Chanbara class will be scheduled beginning in January 2009. This would make a
great holiday gift! And we can create a wonderful gift package for your child to open
Christmas Day!
Demo Team Practice Schedule:
The following practice sessions have been scheduled for members of the Golden Crane
Demonstration Team.
Wednesday, Dec. 10: 6:15-7:15 PM___All Levels [includes Junior, Youth, Teen & Adult
Demo Team Members]
Members who are unable to attend are asked to notify the office. Thank you.
Thanksgiving Day Holiday – Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving! The Golden Crane will be closed on Thursday, for the Thanksgiving
Holiday, and NO Classes will be held.
We will reopen on Friday, November 28th, with make up classes available as follows:
4:15 PM__Junior: ALL Rank Levels
5:00 PM__Youth & Teen: ALL Rank Levels
7:15 PM__Teen & Adult: ALL Rank Levels
PHOTO SHOOT - Wednesday, December 3, starting at 4 PM.
Kicks Photo USA will be rejoining us on Wed, Dec.3rd, to take pictures of you, your child,
and/or a group family shot in martial arts poses. These photographs will capture you at your
best!
Orlando Chas has multiple years of experience and provides students with a professional
photograph for themselves, and their family. Pictures are guaranteed to be in before the
Christmas Holiday! Photos would make great additions for holiday cards and/or gifts!
Contact the office, prior to Monday, Dec. 1st, to reserve your preferred time for the
photo shoot-thank you!
Schedule note: Due to the photo shoot, there will be no 5 PM Youth Novice class on Wed,
Dec.3rd. Instead, the Tuesday, Dec.2, 5 PM class will be open to all rank levels, to permit
students to train. Thank you.
SPREAD THE WORD!
As students [and parents], we personally know the benefits that come from training in karate.
Consider introducing a friend, or relative, to karate by inviting them to join you for a class! or
Set up a Demo! – Talk to your scouting troop, club or organization, or local school about
hosting a fun, interactive karate demonstration.
Referral Program: Remember! For each new student that you refer to our school, that
enrolls, receive your choice of:
A FREE Private Class, or
A $40 gas card, or
A $25 referral check;
Refer five new students that enroll* and receive ONE YEAR of training FREE.
[*complete details of the Golden Crane referral program are available through the office -
thank you!]
Holiday Gift Shopping – SALE!
Check out the attached flyer with details on our holiday sales & discounts, and pick up a
unique gift for your favorite martial artist! A gift catalog is available in the school for you to
browse through!
Chanbara is coming… in January!
Level I-Chanbara [padded/foam weapons training] utilizes the ‘padded sword’, simulating the
art of Kendo – Japanese swordsmanship, bringing the excitement of training in traditional
weapons, to the modern day student. Watch for more details... coming soon!
A Level I-Chanbara class will be scheduled beginning in January 2009. This would make a
great holiday gift! And we can create a wonderful gift package for your child to open
Christmas Day!
| WINDHAM YOUTH WINS GOLD ! |
A Gift of Spirit and Support
- November 11, 2006 -
On Saturday, November 11, 2006 the students and staff of the Golden Crane were
present at the Veterans Day Ceremony, held at the VA Medical Center in Manchester
NH. At this ceremony, a pair of hand crafted ‘Origami Crane Mobiles’, hanging 6 ft high,
were donated to the Medical Center.
Over the course of a year, the students of the Golden Crane learned about the art of
Origami (the Japanese art of paper folding). Ranging in ages from 5 years old to adult,
students folded each of the thousand cranes, stringing them together to form the
hanging mobiles.
Each crane folded represents a wish put into the universe for the military serving in Iraq
to come home soon, and to come home safely. This origami mobile is dedicated to all of
the heroes, past, present and future who have protected our freedom with an unselfish
and willing heart and hand.
Dedication: The following story was placed on a plaque and presented to the Director of
the VA Medical Center. This plaque will hang with the Crane Mobiles and circulate
through the various wards of the VA Medical Center.
"One Thousand Wishes"
Legends say the Crane lives for 1000 years. It mates for life and is regarded as a
symbol of fidelity, longevity and good fortune. The cranes in these mobiles are created
using origami, the art of paper folding.
Tradition says that folding 1000 cranes, one for each year of the cranes life, will make a
wish come true. This legend was popularized by the true story of Sadako. She was a
young girl who when diagnosed with leukemia from exposure to the bombing at
Hiroshima, began folding cranes to wish fore her own healing as well as the healing and
peaceful existence of the world. She was able to fold 644 cranes before her death. The
remaining 356 cranes were folded by her friends and family after her death.
The students of the Golden Crane, a traditional Karate and Tai Chi school in Windham,
NH, have folded each of the thousand cranes you see hanging. Each crane represents
a wish put in to the universe for the military serving in Iraq to come home soon, ad to
come home safely.
These mobiles are dedicated to all of the heroes, past, present and future who
have protected our freedom with an unselfish and willing heart and hand. Please
accept our profound gratitude for your service.
- November 11, 2006 -
On Saturday, November 11, 2006 the students and staff of the Golden Crane were
present at the Veterans Day Ceremony, held at the VA Medical Center in Manchester
NH. At this ceremony, a pair of hand crafted ‘Origami Crane Mobiles’, hanging 6 ft high,
were donated to the Medical Center.
Over the course of a year, the students of the Golden Crane learned about the art of
Origami (the Japanese art of paper folding). Ranging in ages from 5 years old to adult,
students folded each of the thousand cranes, stringing them together to form the
hanging mobiles.
Each crane folded represents a wish put into the universe for the military serving in Iraq
to come home soon, and to come home safely. This origami mobile is dedicated to all of
the heroes, past, present and future who have protected our freedom with an unselfish
and willing heart and hand.
Dedication: The following story was placed on a plaque and presented to the Director of
the VA Medical Center. This plaque will hang with the Crane Mobiles and circulate
through the various wards of the VA Medical Center.
"One Thousand Wishes"
Legends say the Crane lives for 1000 years. It mates for life and is regarded as a
symbol of fidelity, longevity and good fortune. The cranes in these mobiles are created
using origami, the art of paper folding.
Tradition says that folding 1000 cranes, one for each year of the cranes life, will make a
wish come true. This legend was popularized by the true story of Sadako. She was a
young girl who when diagnosed with leukemia from exposure to the bombing at
Hiroshima, began folding cranes to wish fore her own healing as well as the healing and
peaceful existence of the world. She was able to fold 644 cranes before her death. The
remaining 356 cranes were folded by her friends and family after her death.
The students of the Golden Crane, a traditional Karate and Tai Chi school in Windham,
NH, have folded each of the thousand cranes you see hanging. Each crane represents
a wish put in to the universe for the military serving in Iraq to come home soon, ad to
come home safely.
These mobiles are dedicated to all of the heroes, past, present and future who
have protected our freedom with an unselfish and willing heart and hand. Please
accept our profound gratitude for your service.
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Phone: (603) 437-2020
The Golden Crane is conveniently located minutes off
I-93 [Exit 3], on Rte.111, in beautiful Windham, NH.
E-mail: The_Golden_Crane@hotmail.com
Phone: (603) 437-2020
The Golden Crane is conveniently located minutes off
I-93 [Exit 3], on Rte.111, in beautiful Windham, NH.
Seven-year-old Max Horton took home top honors
at the 2008 New England AAU Karate Tournament, held
in Lebanon, NH.
Earning gold in Kata [forms] and Silver in sparring,
Max competed with students who gathered from
across Maine, NH, Vt & Massachusetts.
Max, in his first year of karate at the Golden Crane,
has qualified to compete in the 2008 Region One
Championships, which will be held in Albany, NY.
Max Horton, age 7, shows off his gold & silver
medals in karate, alongside his father & coach
Mark Horton.
at the 2008 New England AAU Karate Tournament, held
in Lebanon, NH.
Earning gold in Kata [forms] and Silver in sparring,
Max competed with students who gathered from
across Maine, NH, Vt & Massachusetts.
Max, in his first year of karate at the Golden Crane,
has qualified to compete in the 2008 Region One
Championships, which will be held in Albany, NY.
Max Horton, age 7, shows off his gold & silver
medals in karate, alongside his father & coach
Mark Horton.
| Chanbara - Padded Weapons Class a Success!!!!! |
Pictured above, students listen attentively as
Shihan Lee Betts (far right) directs the class.
Seen in the background are James, Stephen,
Max, Shawn, Robert, Janet, Vic, Karla, Jon &
Phil.
Pictured to the left,
Shawn Thibodeau faces off with Karla Doukas.
Seen in the background are Max, Robert, Tina &
Vic.
Shihan Lee Betts (far right) directs the class.
Seen in the background are James, Stephen,
Max, Shawn, Robert, Janet, Vic, Karla, Jon &
Phil.
Pictured to the left,
Shawn Thibodeau faces off with Karla Doukas.
Seen in the background are Max, Robert, Tina &
Vic.
| Pictured to the right, Tina McCoy keeps Robert Fleig at a distance, as she ponders her next move. Also viewed in the background are James, Karla, Vic, Stephen & Shawn. |
A note about Chanbara [padded weapons] training:
The art of ‘chanbara’ brings many of the elements found in the ancient art of Japanese Swordsmanship
to life! Developed as a training tool to increase student’s skill and simulate actual swordplay, this art
form is one of the fastest growing sports in Japan, the United States, and in many foreign countries…
boasting over 200,000 participants worldwide.
Much like Kendo, Chanbara is part of the curriculum provided by the Japanese Department of Education
and Recreation and can be found in schools throughout Japan!
The art of ‘chanbara’ brings many of the elements found in the ancient art of Japanese Swordsmanship
to life! Developed as a training tool to increase student’s skill and simulate actual swordplay, this art
form is one of the fastest growing sports in Japan, the United States, and in many foreign countries…
boasting over 200,000 participants worldwide.
Much like Kendo, Chanbara is part of the curriculum provided by the Japanese Department of Education
and Recreation and can be found in schools throughout Japan!
"Thank You!" to the 2008 Golden Crane Traditional Martial Arts Demonstration Team for the outstanding performance at this years Windham Strawberry Festival! And, thank you to our team sponsor, Auto-torium! . |
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"Thank you!" to all the students & instructors who attended the Tenzan Fall 2008
Karate Conclave on Saturday, October 18, 2008! The event was a success, with
students from various schools meeting new friends, and learning new
techniques... from Basics, to Kata, to Japanese Swordsmanship!
Some familiar faces, from the Golden Crane, pictured above include:
Standing: Greg Marino, Shihan L.Betts, Vic Betts, Chris Savina
First Row: Sensei J.Briggs, Kyoshi D.McMullen, Marisa Marino
Missing at the time of the photo are: Mia Brikiatis, Matthew Derkrikorian, Karla Doukas,
Jared Heath, Rebecca Heath, Max Johnson
Karate Conclave on Saturday, October 18, 2008! The event was a success, with
students from various schools meeting new friends, and learning new
techniques... from Basics, to Kata, to Japanese Swordsmanship!
Some familiar faces, from the Golden Crane, pictured above include:
Standing: Greg Marino, Shihan L.Betts, Vic Betts, Chris Savina
First Row: Sensei J.Briggs, Kyoshi D.McMullen, Marisa Marino
Missing at the time of the photo are: Mia Brikiatis, Matthew Derkrikorian, Karla Doukas,
Jared Heath, Rebecca Heath, Max Johnson
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