BHMA @ TGP SIGN-UPS FOR NEXT YEAR!

BHMA is at THE GROWING PLACE DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL!  

Sign-ups for our next session begins now.

Please register asap!  

This is a wonderful Christmas gift for children! 

KIDS NIGHT OUT WITH SANTA

CHRISTMAS is almost here!  

Parents, get in some last minute shopping, wrapping or relaxing!

The kids will have fun playing karate games, eating pizza, watching a movie and breaking a board!

GET SIGNED UP ASAP!

BHMA IN HOUSE TOURNAMENT

For all students, beginner thru black belt, experienced or not - come have fun, compete and test your skills against fellow students in a comfortable atmosphere where you can strengthen and broaden your martial arts training.

See instructor for more information.

KNO HALLOWEEN GROUP PICTURE

We thought that all of the costumes were great - it was hard to decide on the winner!

Candy Winner - Mariah

Costume Winner - Eoin (Wizard)

BHMA AT THE GROWING PLACE

Our students at The Growing Place.  From left to right:  Alexander, Dominic, Anna K., Anna P., Jalyn, Grandt & Grayson.  Missing from the picture are Craig and Chase.

TOURNAMENT WINNERS

Bill Hammond's Martial Arts students participated in the October SEMA Tournament in Quarryville and won several trophies.  Pictured from left, back row:  Connor Gray, Ellen Gray, Ava Gray, Sean Hackett; bottom row Leah Gray, JJ Ruszin, Griffith Sweezey, Matthew Rinehimer.  Not pictured is Joshua Robinson.

Tournament Picture Scheduled

Any student that participated in the recent SEMA tournament please bring your trophies and be in full uniform to BHMA on Thursday, October 24th at 6pm for a group picture.

DECEMBER 2013 BLACK BELT TEST

THE BLACK BELT TEST HAS BEEN SET FOR DECEMBER 14, 2013 AT 10:30AM

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND, WATCH AND SUPPORT FELLOW STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THIS TEST.  THE TEST WILL BE ABOUT 4 HOURS LONG.  

UPCOMING 2013 HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

WE ARE CLOSED THE FOLLOWING DAYS DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31ST

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31

BHMA CLOSINGS

WE HAVE OUR OWN SCHEDULE FOR CLOSINGS, SO UNLESS IT IS POSTED HERE OR ON THE BOARD IN THE LOBBY OR ANNOUNCED IN CLASS, WE ARE OPEN.

WEATHER CLOSINGS:  IF AVONGROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS CLOSED FOR THE DAY, THEN WE ARE ALSO CLOSED.

IF AVONGROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT LETS THEIR STUDENTS OUT EARLY, WE ARE CLOSED THAT EVENING.

WE SEND OUT AN EMAIL TO EVERYONE OF THE CLOSING.

KIDS NIGHT OUT HALLOWEEN

KIDS NIGHT OUT HALLOWEEN

WHEN:  OCTOBER 26, 2013

WHERE:  BILL HAMMOND'S MARTIAL ARTS

TIME:  6PM - 10PM

COST:  $30.00

LIMITED ENROLLMENT (25 PARTICIPANTS)

BRING A FRIEND!

SEE INSTRUCTOR TRISH FOR MORE INFO.

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER 2013 TESTING DATES AND TIMES

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH @ 5PM

Purple to Blue

Blue to Red

Red to Il Dan Bo

Il Dan Bo to Il Dan Bo Stripe

All Adults

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH @ 5PM

White to Orange

Orange to Yellow

Yellow to Green

Green to Purple

Full uniform must be worn - no exceptions.

No regular classes are on test nights.

Saturday, September 28th we are closed.

WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE CLASS

Join us for a Women's Self-Defense Class:

Friday, September 13, 2013
7pm to 8:30pm

Light refreshments will be served.
All proceeds go to local breast cancer patients.

Please contact us for more information.

BHMA STUDENT DONATES HAIR!!!!

Our student, Fiona, donated 9" of her beautiful hair at Rosci Salon www.roscisalondaspa.com through Pantene Beautiful Lengths program.  She has waited over a year to do this.  THANK YOU, Fiona!!

LETTER TO BILL HAMMOND'S MARTIAL ARTS

We received a letter from Dr. Todd E. Druley, Assistant Professor of Pediatric and Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology, Washington University School of Medicine.  Please read this and be proud of your participation in the Kick-A-Thons - we are proud of you!  Please see www.braveeli.com for information of past and future events.  If you cannot read this letter here, please go to www.braveeli.com. 

WIFI

WE NOW OFFER WIFI!

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,

PLEASE SEE INSTRUCTOR TRISH.

NEW PHONE NUMBER

OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER IS

610-345-5175

WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE CLASS

Theresa R. is hosting a Women's Self Defense Class here at BHMA this Friday night (August 9th) from 7pm to 8:30pm.  Proceeds to benefit local breast cancer patients.  THE COST IS A DONATION.  Everyone is welcome to come out and support this event and learn beneficial self defense.  Please contact us if you have any questions.  Our new phone number is 610-345-5175.  Our email is billhammondsma@gmail.com

Summer Camp Dates and Info

BHMA has now set the dates for summer camp!

Participants do NOT have to be a registered BHMA student to enroll. Space is limited, so register ASAP in the following ways...

Speak with an instructor in person during gym hours: Gym Calendar
Give the gym a call: 610-345-0888
or Email BHMA: billhammondsma@gmail.com

Our current rate for one week of camp is $125/student. Family discounts are available.


Youth Camp (Ages 5-12)
Children will participate in karate based activities designed to enhance their focus and concentraion

Morning Session - July 8th to July 12th, 8:30 - 11:30 am
Afternoon Session - July 22nd to July 26th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Pee Wee Camp (Ages 3-5) - July 22nd to July 26th, 8:30 - 11:30 am
Children will participate in karate based activties focusing on listening skills, hand-eye coordination, balance, and confidence


X-Treme Martial Arts Camp - August 12th to August 16th, 8:30 - 11:30 am
This camp is designed for children ages 12 and up, or a high ranking BHMA student with approval from Bill Hammond. Children will participate in karate based activties including weapon training, knife defense, Hapkido, MMA techniques, and more.

Testing Information

Testing is just about set for several groups. The first two groups are for students training at the gym. Still to be decided is the next black belt test.

PLEASE COME IN FULL UNIFORM. If you cannot attend, please let an instructor know ASAP.


Thursday, February 28th
5:00 - Current Youth Purple and Blue Belts
6:30 - Current Youth Red Belts, IDB, and Youth Black Belts
7:45 - All Adults

Friday, March 1st
5:00 - Current Youth White and Orange Belts (Includes BHMA Pee Wee)
6:15 - Current Youth Yellow and Green Belts


Wednesday, March 13th
5:30 (tentative time) - All eligible YMCA students (Pee Wee and Youth). Test to be held at Bill Hammond's Martial Arts

1/28/2013

Due to inclement weather, BHMA is closed today.