2005 News and Events

December 23 - January 1 Christmas through New Year's Day Closed for the holiday season, from the Friday before Christmas until New Year's Day.

Classes resume Monday, January 2nd, 2006.

December 17 2nd Degree Black Belt Examination 1:00 pm at Franklin Dojo.

Zachary Bradshaw

USBKF Presiding Board:
Conrad Jones, Robert Dolan, Dennis Shepherd, Greg Glass, Rick Stone, Bill Menees

December 3 1st Degree Black Belt Examination 10:00 am at Franklin Dojo.

Bill Menees, Patrick East, and Ian Zimmerman

USBKF Presiding Board:
Conrad Jones, Robert Dolan, Dennis Shepherd, Jody Warrick, Dave Taylor, Greg Glass, David Czyz, Bonnie Coplin, Rick Stone, Frank Young, Austin Young, Tim Scholl, Ed Reitz


November 23 - 26 Thanksgiving Closed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

October 31 Halloween Closed Monday.

September 3 & 5 Labor Day Closed Saturday and Monday.

August 1 - 5 Wacky Games Week

Wild and crazy games will be played all week long!

8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.  $180/week or $45/day.  20% discount for second family member ($144/week or $36/day).


July 25 - July 29 Black Belt Boot Camp

For all the higher belts hoping to be in the upcoming Black Belt test and also for all other belt levels.  Get some extra one-on-one coaching from Mr. Jones and other Black Belts.  This is a great opportunity to fine-tune those martial arts skills!  In addition, there will be plenty of fun and games as usual.  Bring a lunch or money to buy lunch from Sonic.

8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.  $180/week or $45/day.  20% discount for second family member ($144/week or $36/day).


July 2 & 4 Fourth of July Closed Saturday and Monday.

June 27 - July 1 Water Gun Fun

Bring your own arsenal of water guns for lots of wet outdoor fun!  All the fun indoor games will be played too!  Bring a lunch or money to buy lunch from Sonic.

8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.  $180/week or $45/day.  20% discount for second family member ($144/week or $36/day).


May 30 Memorial Day Closed Monday.

May 27 1st Degree Black Belt Examination

6:00 pm at Franklin Dojo

Ed Reitz

USBKF Presiding Board:
Conrad Jones, Robert Dolan, Jody Warrick, Steve Camp, Greg Glass, David Czyz, Ann Jordan, Rick Stone, Tim Scholl, John Burnum


May 7 Advanced Black Belt Promotions

Conrad Jones promoted to 6th Dan.
Robert Dolan promoted to 5th Dan.
Dennis Shepherd promoted to 4th Dan.
Greg Glass promoted to 3rd Dan.

USBKF Presiding Board:
Conrad Jones, Robert Dolan, Dennis Shepherd, Dave Taylor, Greg Glass, Rick Stone, Bonnie Coplin, Jeff Daniels, Brent Tanner, Alexandra Seamens, Zachary Bradshaw, Chris Morey.


May 7 Awards Potluck Picnic

Bring your family and join us for a fun-filled afternoon!  We will hold a special awards ceremony, and every student who attends will receive a trophy!  We'll also enjoy a potluck picnic.  Please bring a dish to share and drinks for your own family.  We'll play games and enjoy a beautiful spring day (we hope!).

11:30am at Granny White Park in Brentwood.  Co-sponsored by First Tennessee Bank.


January 15 1st Degree Black Belt Examination

1:00 pm at Franklin Dojo

Chris Morey, Matthew Moynihan, and Logan Watson

USBKF Examining Board:
Conrad Jones, Dennis Shepherd, Dave Taylor, Joey Fultcher, Ann Jordan, Adrienne Follese, Rick Stone, John Moynihan, Zachary Bradshaw, Brent Tanner, Brad Elledge, and John Burnum.
'Incognito' Yudanshi spectators: Robert Dolan, Hoyt Hill, Will Hays, and Alexandra Seamens