Class Cancellation

Classes Cancelled
Bill Hammond's Martial Arts (BHMA) will be closed today (Monday, August 29th, 2011).

Hopefully everyone is doing well in the wake of Hurricane Irene. A number of households are still without power, while some roads are still blocked by fallen trees.

We are reminded of our first code of martial artists, "Be loyal to your nation". Our nation is made up of many communities, and we're happy to see people reach out to each other. From our volunteer emergency crews redirecting traffic, to next door neighbors helping clean out flooded basements, to even older children helping watch younger ones. Thanks to everyone for displaying wonderful examples of character!

Our gym handled the storm quite well, however we will honor our inclement weather policy. Since Avon Grove School District has cancelled their first day of classes, we will do so as well. We would prefer people not test out roads that are still possibly flooded, as well as do our small part in reducing traffic for any service vehicles to brings things back up to speed.


Upcoming Events
Instructor Class: Wednesday, August 31st -- 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Labor Day Closing: Friday, September 2nd - Monday, September 5th (Gym Closed)

Testing Update

Testing Update
Summer belt testing will be held the week of August 22nd. Regular classes will be held the beginning of the week (Monday the 22nd & Tuesday the 23rd). No regular classes will be held during the testing dates of Thursday the 25th & Friday the 26th.

Testing, board breaking, and belt ceremonies will be held on the same night. Do not be late, and show up in FULL UNIFORM!

If you are scheduled to test but are unable to attend your time slot, you are required to let one of the instructors know as soon as possible.

Good Luck, Everyone!

Thursday, August 25th
5:00pm -- Current Purple Belts & Higher (Youth)
6:45pm -- All Adults

Friday, August 26th
5:00pm -- Current White & Orange Belts (Youth)
6:00pm -- Current Yellow & Green Belts (Youth)


Upcoming Events
Summer Belt Test: Thursday, August 25th - Friday, August 26th
Instructor Class: Wednesday, August 31st -- 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Labor Day Closing: Friday, September 2nd - Monday, September 5th (Gym Closed)

Summer Update

Summer Belt Testing
BHMA will be holding their belt testing the week of August 22nd. Testing, board breaking, and belt presentation will be held on the same night. More information (including times) to be announced soon.

Thursday, August 25th
1st Test -- Current Purple & Blue Belts (Youth)
2nd Test -- Current Red Belts, Il Dan Bo, & Black Belts (Youth)
3rd Test -- All Adults

Friday, August 26th
1st Test -- Current White & Orange Belts (Youth)
2nd Test -- Current Yellow & Green Belts (Youth)


Instructor Class
The next class for instructors (including junior instructors) will be held Wednesday night, August 31st, from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.


Labor Day Closing
BHMA will be closed from Friday, September 2nd to Monday, September 5th in recognition of Labor Day.


Upcoming Events
Summer Belt Test: Thursday, August 25th - Friday, August 26th
Instructor Class: Wednesday, August 31st -- 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Labor Day Closing: Friday, September 2nd - Monday, September 5th (Gym Closed)