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LifeForce Summer Camp 2008
Date: 7/7/2008
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SUMMER CAMP 2008 – "Building a Better Kid"
Our martial arts and gymnastics summer camp is a complete activity for all children – professional instructors; a safe, secure learning environment; carefully prepared curriculums, new skills with fun games and physical activity; and life lessons to develop confidence, control and concentration. It's every parents "blueprint" for building a better kid.
This year's camp will consist of two, separate, 1-week sessions.
THERE WILL BE THREE (3) CHOICES FOR CAMPERS:
1) Full Day Karate & Gymnastics Camp: 5 days a week, 8 & ˝ hours a day. Ages 7–14.
Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. July 7-11 & July 21-25; 8&1/2 hours of Gymnastics, Karate, Life Skills Lessons, Martial Arts Videos, Games and Special Friday Field Trips. (Gymnastics will be provided by Joe's Planet Funastics.)
The cost is $159/week.
For Family Discounts and LifeForce Student Discounts, check with the staff: Contact Us
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2) 3-Hour Karate & Gymnastics Camp: 4 days a week, 3 hours a day. Ages 7-14.
Monday – Thursday; 9 a.m.-12 noon; July 7-10 & July 21-24; 1&1/2 hours of Gymnastics, and 1&1/2 hours of Karate and Life Skills lessons. (Gymnastics will be provided by Joe's Planet Funastics.)
The cost is $74/week.
For Family Discounts and LifeForce Student Discounts, check with the staff: Contact Us
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3) Gymnastics Only: 4 days a week 1 & ˝ hours a day. Ages 7-19.
Monday – Thursday; 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; July 7-10 & July 21-24; 1&1/2 hours of Gymnastics. (Gymnastics will be provided by Joe's Planet Funastics.)
For those who want to do the Gymnastics only, the cost is $49/week; LifeForce Basic Students Discount is $3; BBC Discount $6; Leadership Discount $9.
For LifeForce Student Discounts, check with staff.
NO additional Family Discounts for Gymnastics Only.
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LifeForce Karate: 6 Week Summer Special
Date: 5/15/2008
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KARATE CLASSES: SUMMER SPECIAL!
For your child, we have age specific classes that emphasize confidence tempered with humility in a disciplined, fun atmosphere.
Basic Students may attend any 2 classes per week for which they are eligible.
4-6 Years of Age - Class Times: Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 pm.
7-12 Years of Age - Class Times: Monday 4:45 pm; Tuesday & Thursday 5:45 pm.
We also offer family classes which allow the entire family to train together.
7 & Up Family Class Times: Monday & Wednesday 6:30 pm; Friday 5:30 pm.
Karate is an ancient art form with a wealth of benefits for modern day men and women. LifeForce Karate uses a Contemporary-Traditional System that borrows the most artful, yet effective techniques from several styles.
Our Teen and Adult Classes separate adults from younger children allowing them to train smarter and faster in a more "mature" atmosphere.
Teen & Adult Class Times: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 pm.
We are currently offering the following Summer Karate Special:
Contemporary-Traditional Karate - Six (6) Week Introductory Course – only $119 - Plus a FREE Uniform. Begins May 15. Offer expires June 15, 2008. (Contact Us for Family Discounts)
A First Class is absolutely FREE and at no obligation. Don't make any decisions until after you/your child has actually experienced a class. This will also give you an opportunity to see, first hand, how you/your child will benefit from our programs. Contact Us today to set an appointment for your FREE First Class.
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LifeForce Fitness Kickboxing: 6 Week Summer Special
Date: 5/14/2008
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FITNESS KICKBOXING CLASSES: SUMMER SPECIAL!
Getting into shape is a fight you can win! Our Fitness Kickboxing Program emphasizes effective technique, in a safe, fun environment.
Class Times: Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 pm & 6:30 pm; Saturday 9:30 am.
Kickboxing students may attend any or all of these classes.
Here is what you DON'T get:
> No little kids in classes
> No belts or uniforms
> No physical contact
> No experience necessary
We are currently offering the following Summer Fitness Kickboxing Special:
Fitness Kickboxing - Six (6) Week Introductory Course - only $79 - Plus FREE bag gloves and hand wraps. Begins May 15. Offer expires June 15, 2008. (Contact Us for Family Discounts.)
An Orientation Session and First Class are absolutely FREE and at no obligation. Don't make any decisions until after you have actually experienced it. Please Contact Us to set an appointment for your FREE Orientation Session and FREE First Class.
Then have fun kicking and punching, losing weight, and learning invaluable self-defense techniques.
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FREE Women's Self-Defense Seminar
Date: 5/9/2008
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LIFEFORCE Karate & Fitness Offers FREE Women's Self-Defense Seminar
Columbia, SC – May 10, 2008 -- LifeForce Karate & Fitness, located at 7808 Garners Ferry Road, will be conducting a Women's Assault Awareness & Self-Defense Seminar on Saturday May 10, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. as a free community service.
"Assault awareness and risk reduction are two major pieces of the personal protection puzzle," according to Billee Purvis, chief instructor at LifeForce Karate & Fitness. "The other major pieces are mental readiness and physical preparation to defend one's self, or one's loved ones if necessary. Confronting issues head on and practicing responses can help make your personal protection more effective."
Participants will learn simple methods to improve awareness, simple but effective risk reduction strategies, verbal self-defense & boundary setting, and last but not least, physical self-defense techniques based on natural gross-motor movements.
Participants must be female, 13 years of age or older. Space will be limited to the first 25 registrants. Please call 803-783-5425 to register by phone; or visit www.lifeforcekarate.com and click on "Contact Us" to register by email. Each participant must register individually.
LifeForce Karate & Fitness conducts programs in Contemporary-Traditional Karate, Fitness Kickboxing, Martial Movement, and 10-Week Ultimate Fitness Courses. LifeForce Karate & Fitness will conduct free, or very low cost, self defense seminars from time to time as a service to the community.
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UFC/2008 #2 - Starts Monday, April 7, 2008
Date: 4/7/2008
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"GET AS FIT AS A FIGHTER!"
WITH THE
ULTIMATE FITNESS COURSE™
WITHOUT THE CONTACT AND THE BRUISES
Our new Ultimate Fitness Course™ for adults will jumpstart your fitness goals.
We use techniques from Boxing, Karate, Aerobics, Martial Movement, Yoga, Pilates and good old-fashioned Calisthenics Exercises you used to do in your high school gym classes to help you burn fat and increase your cardio vascular health.
These exciting classes are fun, challenging and safe. Our martial arts based training gives you the skills and fitness of a top fighter, but without the contact or bruises.
Instead, you'll awaken a powerful confidence within yourself as you gain flexibility, strength, stamina and coordination.
You'll find our professional staff friendly and highly skilled to help you reach your goals.
- Fat Loss
- Toning
- Strength
- Endurance
- Flexibility
- Stress Relief
- Self Confidence
You will meet other students, who like you, are embarking on an exciting quest of personal growth.
Now is the time to take control of your body and "Get as Fit as a Fighter!" Contact Us Today!
THE
ULTIMATE FITNESS COURSE™
10 WEEKS TO A NEW YOU – ONLY $249
Dear All to Whom Personal Health and Fitness are Important,
The Ultimate Fitness Course™ (UFC) is a 10 week program that includes LifeForce Fitness Kickboxing Classes (cardio), and UFC Strength Classes (resistance training.) Extended Stretching (flexibility) is included at the end of each class. We will also provide you with the Eating Plans (nutrition) and all of the Motivation you will need to make it happen!
So, for $249 exactly what do you get?
- You get Cardio & Resistance Training. (5 Days Per Week)
- You get Bag Gloves & Handwraps.
- You get the UFC Workbook
- You get suggested Eating Plans and tips on proper eating habits.
- You get approximately 50 Workouts!
- You get A Coach to keep you motivated, accountable and on track.
- You get to train with A Team – a small group of highly motivated individuals with the very same goals you have!
- AND for those 10 weeks we will also allow you to train in our Adult Karate Class once per week FREE!
- Finally, you get RESULTS YOU CAN SEE!
Some people go to the expense of hiring personal trainers to get their desired results. The Ultimate Fitness Course™ can help you get the results you desire at a fraction of the cost of a personal trainer.
Now is the time to take control of your body! Come join us and "Get as Fit as a Fighter!"
Sincerely,
Billee Purvis
Director/Chief Instructor
LIFEFORCE Karate & Fitness
(803) 783-KICK (5425)
www.lifeforcekarate.com
"Get as Fit as a Fighter!" Contact Us Today!
THE
ULTIMATE FITNESS COURSE™
A FIVE POINT APPROACH TO FITNESS
Cardio Exercise · Resistance Training · Flexibility
Nutrition · Motivation/Inspiration
WHAT PEOPLE, LIKE YOU, LIKE ABOUT OUR SESSIONS
“The instructors are very patient.”
“It's a good workout with something to keep you from realizing how hard you are actually working.”
“The instructors' knowledge patience and guidance.”
“The variety. It's a great workout!”
“The instructors make it fun!”
“I'm finally getting the results I always wanted.”
“Everything!”
THE "EXTRA" BENEFIT
Our programs give you the extra benefit of learning how to do important self-defense techniques like blocking, punching, and kicking that could one day save your life….
We all know that when you look good, you feel good. Now imagine adding “And I know I can take care of myself,” to the equation. There is no better feeling than knowing you are in shape and can defend yourself and your loved ones if you ever have to.
All of this, for Only $249
But Don't Wait
The First Five to Complete Registration for UFC/2008 #2 will Receive $25 Discounts
"Get as Fit as a Fighter!" Contact Us Today!
UFC/2008 #2 - Course Starts - Monday, April 7, 2008
UFC/2008 #2 - Registraiton Deadline - Thursday, April 3, 2008
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LifeForce Fighter Group Championship Awards 2007
Date: 2/9/2008
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Twelve (12!) members of LifeForce's Fighter Group Competition Team won Black Belts for Christ (BBFC) State Championships in 2007. ROBERT LINDLER won championships in 7-8 Beginner Forms & Male Sparring Divisions. MICHAEL ROBERTS won championships in 11-12 Beginner Forms, Weapons & Male Sparring. HELEN WALKUP won the championship in 13-14 Intermediate Female Sparring. CHRISTINE PARHAM won the championship in 17-18 Intermediate Female Sparring. DEREK FISH won championships in 17-18 Intermediate Forms, Weapons & Male Sparring. MATTHEW BESSER won championships in 13-14 Advanced Forms, Weapons & Male Sparring. SALOMON SMITH won the championship for 11-12 Black Belt Male Sparring. MASON HATCHER won the championship in 13-14 Black Belt Male Sparring. CHELSA GOWER won championships in 13-14 Black Belt Forms, Weapons & Female Sparring. JONATHAN MEADE tied (w/B Smith) for the championships in 15-16 Black Belt Forms & Weapons and outright won the championship in Male Sparring. BRYANNA SMITH tied (w/J Meade) for the championships in 15-16 Black Belt Forms & Weapons and outright won the championship in Female Sparring. CHARLIE MEADE won the championship in 17-18 Black Belt Forms, Weapons & Male Sparring.
The BBFC Grand Championship is the award for earning the most points in a division without regard to state (keeping in mind that for 2007 BBFC had competitors from four states: N Carolina, S Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. This is, essentially, the circuit champion for the division.) Ten members of the Fighter Group also won BBFC Grand Championships. ROBERT LINDLER won in his Sparring division. MICHAEL ROBERTS won in his Forms, Weapons & Sparring divisions. HELEN WALKUP won in her Sparring division. CHRISTINE PARHAM won in her Sparring division. DEREK FISH won in his Weapons & Sparring divisions. MASON HATCHER won in his Sparring division. CHELSA GOWER won in her Forms, Weapons & Sparring divisions. JONATHAN MEADE won in his Forms & Sparring divisions. BRYANNA SMITH won in her Weapons & Sparring divisions. CHARLIE MEADE won in his Weapons & Sparring divisions.
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Martial Movement
Date: 11/25/2006
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WELCOME TO MARTIAL MOVEMENT
LifeForce Martial Movement is a system of exercises that virtually ANYONE ANY AGE can do anytime or anywhere to feel more relaxed, focused, and energized. This method of movement uses techniques from several fields including the "flowing" arts of Tai Chi, Yoga and Chi Kung (focused breathing), as well as the "power" arts of Karate, and Tae Kwon Do, combined with some of the latest theories on body kinetics, and positive thinking.
Martial Movement is likely to be one of the most powerful exercise systems you will ever learn, and, at the same time one of the simplest. These exercises are FUN and EASY to learn, can be performed in a limited amount of time, and require no special clothing or equipment. Regular practice, just minutes a day, will provide positive, tangible benefits as documented in recent medical studies.
We will divide our studies into Martial Movement - Flow, and Martial Movement - Power, to parallel the divisions in mentality and technique that have evolved in the martial arts. The choice will be yours. Either way, once learned, Martial Movement can serve as the foundation of a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE which includes proper breathing and movement and can be used for the rest of your life!
MARTIAL MOVEMENT CLASSES
Weekly sessions are 45 minutes long.
ENROLLMENT: Enroll for six weeks of instruction for only $45 and enjoy our intimate classes in a studio setting. Class size is limited to 8 students. A minimum of 4 students must enroll or the session will be canceled. The enrollment fee includes all handouts and materials.
Please Contact Us for more information.
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LifeForce Fighter Group Championship Awards Earned 2006
Date: 11/20/2006
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Three members of LifeForce's Fighter Group Competition Team won Black Belts for Christ (BBFC) State Championships in 2006. CHELSA GOWER won championships in the 13-14 Black Belt Forms Division & 13-14 Female Black Belt Sparring Division. CHARLIE MEADE won the championship in the 17-18 Black Belt Weapons Division. MASON HATCHER won championships in the 13-14 Black Belt Weapons Division and the 13-14 Male Black Belt Sparring Division.
MS. GOWER also won the BBFC Grand Championship in the 13-14 Female Black Belt Sparring Division.
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LifeForce Fighter Group Championship Awards Earned 2004
Date: 12/20/2004
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Two members of LifeForce's Fighter Group Competition Team won Martial Arts Tournament Tour (MATT) Championships in 2004. JOSHUA STALEY won championships in the 15-17 Black Belt Creative Forms Division and the 16-17 Black Belt Boys Sparring Division. BILLEE PURVIS won the championship in the Senior Creative/Musical Weapons Division. He finished 5th at the National Blackbelt Leauge (NBL) World Games. Mr. PURVIS also represented Team Unity in 2004.
A third Fighter Group member, LATRILLE ADAMS earned national honors when she finished 4th place in Senior Women's Advanced Sparring at the Amateur Nationals also promoted by the NBL.
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LifeForce Fighter Group State & Regional Championship Awards Earned 2003
Date: 12/19/2003
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One member of LifeForce's Fighter Group Competition Team won a South Carolina Sport Karate Association (SCSKA) State Championship in 2003. LATRILLE ADAMS won the championship in the Senior Womens 2nd Intermediate to Advanced Sparring.
STEPHANIE ADAMS (Latrille's daughter), competed in intermediate divisions at the beginning of the year and finished the year competing in advanced divisions. Although she did not win a championship, she was right up at the top in every division in which she competed.
STEPHANIE ADAMS was 1st Runner-Up in the 12-13 Girls Novice to 1st Intermediate Sparring; 1st Runner-Up in the 12-13 Girls 2nd Intermediate to Advanced Sparring; 3rd Runner-Up in the 12-13 Intermediate Contemporary Weapons; 2nd Runner-Up in the 12-13 Advanced Contemporary Weapons; and 2nd Runner-Up in the 12-13 Advanced Traditional Forms.
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LifeForce Fighter Group State & Regional Championship Awards Earned 2002
Date: 12/20/2002
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Three members of LifeForce's Fighter Group Competition Team won South Carolina Sport Karate Association (SCSKA) State Championships in 2002. DEREK RAST won championships in the 11-12 Intermediate Traditional Forms Division and the 11-12 Intermediate Contemporary Weapons Divisions. CHRIS QUICKMIRE won the championship in the 15-17 Creative Forms Division. BILLEE PURVIS won championships in the Senior Creative/Musical Forms Division, the Senior Hard Open Weapons Division and the Lightweight Senior Point Sparring Division. (This makes the 5th year in a row MR. PURVIS has won a "triple crown.")
Both MR. QUICKMIRE and MR. PURVIS also won Southern Karate League (SKL) Regional Championships. MR. QUICKMIRE won in the same forms division in which he won the state championship. MR.PURVIS won in the same senior weapons and sparring divisions in which he won state championships.
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