Upcoming Events for 2017

April 2017 Youth BBC Kobudo (gear needed for class)

• Purple Belts & below: Sparring Gear
• Purple Black, Brown & Jr. Black Belts: Tanbo (short stick - 2 per student needed)

SUNDAY, MAY 7TH 2017: SPRING MICHIGAN FRIENDSHIP INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT

• To be held at L'anse Creuse High School - North in Harrison Township
• Be on the lookout for registration details!

May 2017 Youth BBC Kobudo (gear needed for class)

• Purple Belts & below: Bo (wooden staff)
• Purple Black, Brown & Jr. Black Belts: Kama (wooden handle with sickle)

2017 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE

• Friday 5/26/17: Dojo closed
• Saturday 5/27/17: Lil' Dragons classes only
• Monday 5/29/17: Memorial Day - Dojo closed

June 2017 Youth BBC Kobudo (gear needed for class)

• Purple Belts & below: Bo (wooden staff)
• Purple Black, Brown & Jr. Black Belts: Kama (wooden handle with sickle)

THURSDAY, JUNE 1ST 2017: T-SHIRT TIME BEGINS!!

• Students may wear their favorite DMA or Zen Bei shirts to class for June, July and August
• Be sure to pick up a special 2017 dojo t-shirt!!

JUNE 3rd & 4th 2017: BLACK BELT EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

• 6/3/17: Examination Part 1 - 2:30pm - 6:00pm
• 6/4/17: Examination Part 2 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
• Sorry, no spectators permitted

2017 ZEN BEI BUTOKU-KAI INTERNATIONAL SUMMER CAMP

• To be held June 18th - June 23rd 2017 at the University of Guelph in Ontario, CA
• Deposits are due by April 1st, 2017
• Must be 16 years of age or older to attend without a parent
• The dojo will be closed during this week for our annual Summer break

July 2017 Youth BBC Kobudo (gear needed for class)

• Purple Belts & below: Sparring gear
• Purple Black, Brown & Jr. Black Belts: Bo (wooden staff)

TUESDAY, JULY 4TH 2017: INDEPENDENCE DAY!!

• The dojo will be closed - enjoy your holiday!

Sunday, July 2nd 2017: Dojo Family Picnic!!

• Please join us for a day of fun in the sun!!
• To be held at Stoney Creek Metropark - Wintercove A picnic area
• All are welcome to attend - we'll see you there!!

SUNDAY, JULY 30TH 2017 (TENTATIVE): BLACK BELT GRADUATION

• To be held at Villa Penna
• Doors will open at 11am, demonstration begins at 12:00pm
• *THIS IS A TENTATIVE DATE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

August 2017 Youth BBC Kobudo (gear needed for class)

• Purple Belts & below: Sai (short metal tridents)
• Purple Black, Brown & Jr. Black Belts: Bo (wooden staff)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1ST 2017 - TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR THE 2017 STUDENT AWARD CEREMONY & HOLIDAY BANQUET!

• Don't miss out on our biggest event of the year, get your tickets early!
• Tickets will be on sale from August 1st - November 15th 2017

August 5th & 6th 2017: MINI CAMP

• To be held at Stoney Creek Wintercove B picnic area
• Join us for a great weekend of training in the park!

September 2017 Youth BBC Kobudo (gear needed for class)

• Purple Belts & below: Sai (short metal tridents)
• Purple Black, Brown & Jr. Black Belts: Sai (short metal tridents)

2017 LABOR DAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE

• Friday 9/1/17: Dojo closed
• Saturday 9/2/17: Lil' Dragons classes only
• Monday 9/4/17: Labor Day - Dojo closed

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH 2017

• BB Prep Orientation Day!
  • 9:00am - Youth Black Belt Candidates
  • 2:00pm - Adult Black Belt Candidates
  • Sorry, no spectators permitted

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH 2017 (TENTATIVE): FALL MICHIGAN FRIENDSHIP INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT

• To be held at L'Anse Creuse High School - North in Harrison Township
• Be on the lookout for registration details!

October 2017 Youth BBC KObudo (gear needed for class)

• Purple Belts & below: Sparring gear
• Purple Black, Brown & Jr. Black Belts: Sai (short metal tridents)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST IS HALLOWEEN!!

• ​The dojo will be closed - have fun and be safe!

November 2017 Youth BBC Kobudo (gear needed for class)

• Purple Belts & below: Tonfa (wooden handles)
• Purple Black, Brown & Jr. Black Belts: Tonfa (wooden handles)

2017 THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE

• Thursday 11/23/17: Thanksgiving Day - dojo closed
• Friday 11/24/17: Dojo closed
• Saturday 11/25/17: Lil' Dragons classes only

December 2017 Youth BBC Kobudo (gear needed for class)

• Purple belts & below: Tonfa (wooden handles)
• Purple Black, Brown & Jr. Black Belts: Tonfa (wooden handles)

DECEMBER 2ND & 3RD: BLACK BELT EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

• 12/2/17: Examination Part 1 - 2:30pm - 6:00pm
• 12/3/17: Examination Part 2 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
• Sorry, no spectators permitted

2017's LAST WEEK OF CLASSES

• Monday 12/18: Altered class schedule
• Tuesday 12/19: Altered class schedule
• Wednesday 12/20: Altered class schedule
• Thursday 12/21: Dojo closes for holiday break / Banquet preparation day
• Friday 12/22: 2017 Student Award Ceremony & Holiday Banquet at Villa Penna

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22ND 2017: STUDENT AWARD CEREMONY & HOLIDAY BANQUET!!

• To be held at Villa Penna
• Doors open at 5:30pm, festivities begin at 6:20pm
• Tickets will be on sale from August 1st through November 15th 2017
• Don't miss out on our biggest event of the year!!

2017 DOJO WINTER BREAK

• The dojo will close on Thursday 12/21/17 for holiday break
• Classes will resume at their normal times on Monday 1/8/18
• We wish you the season's best!