“Perseverance”
There is no substitute for hard work.

1. Grading and Testing in Balcatta next week – don’t forget to bring in your sheets or extra horse stance will apply.
2. BSC in OConnor will be changed to the 27^th of October 8.15pm to 9.15pm. Balcatta will remain the same on Thursday 23^rd October 8.15pm to 9.15pm.
3. The Sparring Extravaganza is on 26^th October. Come and check out all the Advanced Levels sparring and we will be doing a Kung Fu Demo. There will also be 3 new lions getting blessed. It starts at 11am and all members and friends are welcome. There will be a hot dog stand outside also. Its $5 per head or $10 per family. All proceeds will go to charity. So come out for an action packed Sunday afternoon.
4. AI Meeting in Balcatta this Tuesday 14^th October.
5. Marcos next fight at the Italian Club is on Saturday 1^st November – check out the brochures at front counter.

1. If you are in the Demo Team or Lion Dance Troupe, you will need to pick up a Red Cantonese Jacket. Remember if you ordered one then you need to collect it or it might get sold.
2. Marco’s fight is this Saturday, so come down and support your school - tickets are available from Marco at Balcatta or Bec at front counter at OConnor. For more information read the posters around the school.
3. If you are interested in Nutritional supplements for your health, just ask at front counter. Prevention is better than ‘cure’.
4. Sparring Extravaganza will be held on the 26th October. Blue levels and above will be participating and all Assistant Instructors. There will be a kung fu demo and lion dance performance. We will be charging $5 per person and all proceeds will go to charity.

“Balance”

Maintain your balance by keeping your heels flat on the floor and correct angle of feet.

This will enable you to hit harder.

1. A new shipment of Essentials, BiOmega III and Procosomine have come in. These are top of the range products rated number 1 in Australia and New Zealand. See front counter staff if you wish to get some.
2. We also have a good range of medicine in stock which is essential for conditioning and fixing up those aches and pains, if not sure which one, ask Sifu or a Senior Instructor.
3. We will be ordering Blue with Black trim Cantonese Jackets at the end of this month. If you would like to get one, place your order at front counter and put a $50 deposit down please.
4. If you are interested in joining our clubs at the school, talk to an Instructor or Sifu to find out how to get involved.
5. Westcoast Tuition Management will be away for the next 2 weeks, if you have any queries regarding your payments, you may phone and leave a detailed message and your query will be answered on her return. Front desk staff will not be able to help you.

Choy Lay Fut is a hard and soft system. You must learn to be relaxed.

Think of your arms like a piece of string with a lead weight on the end. The foot, hip and shoulder is what generates the power!

1. Remember to pick up your DVD if you came to the Master Zhao workshop on self healing. If you didn’t come, you can still pick up a DVD.
2. New stock of Kung Fu pants have come in - large and xlarge - if you want a pair see front counter.
3. We will be putting in an order for Blue Cantonese Jackets this month so if you want one you need to put a $50 deposit down. All jackets are embroidered now.
4. We have a new stock of medicine - if you want some see front counter staff.

Next fight

There will be another fight night running on the 4th of October with Allen Pond out at Midland. This will be for the Perth Cup. More information and posters will be out soon. There will be a Sanda rules which allows us to use more Choy Lay Fut techniques.

Sparring extravaganza

The next Sparring Extravaganza will be held on 26^th of October at Balcatta. There will be Lion Dance performance–kung fu demonstrations and all of the advanced levels will be sparring. Starts at 11.30 am there will be a hot dog stand and drinks available. The entry fee for this year will be $5.00 and $10 for families. All proceeds will go towards charity, we will announce which one on the day. So all advance levels who are sparring, start preparing now for this event. (red-brown-black)

For any student interested in joining the Lion Dance Troupe, should do so now. We are starting a beginners group at the start of August, so speak to your instructors or Sifu if you’re interested in joining.

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What you put into this art is what you get out of it.

You can go to great heights, but it requires hard work.

1. Marcos fight night will be on this Saturday, there will also be a lot of overseas and interstate fighters. If you would like to come down and support your school you will need to move pretty quick on getting a ticket. See Marco in Balcatta and the front counter at OConnor. Tuesday will be your last day to get any tickets.
2. Black Sash Club will be on this Thursday in Balcatta – all BSC members are welcome.
   Application of Technique out of forms will be the topic and different variations.
3. We have a good stock of medicines so you can look after your injuries. Ask your senior instructor if you are not sure which one to use.
4. DVD’s are available for the Master Zhao workshop on self healing – just enquire at front counter.