EXTRA JIU-JITSU TRAINING

Hi all,

In preparation for the upcoming Bangkok competition, there will be extra BJJ training during weekday mornings.

Monday 7.30 a.m. - 8.20 a.m. : Gi

Wednesday 7.30 a.m. - 8.20 a.m. : No-Gi

Friday 7.30 a.m. - 8.20 a.m. : Gi

All BJJ and CMD members are welcome to attend.

STUDIO UPDATES

Hi all, not many updates lately but more are on the way!

Here are some announcements for the meantime:

1. We've got a Fizfit in the Park workout this Sunday, Sept 26th at the usual time and location (5.15 p.m. at Friendship Park). Come join us for a free workout! Dinner to follow, but if it rains then the workout will be called off and we go right to dinner. Remember to wear proper shoes!

2. We've just started a new Belly Dance Beginner class! If you're looking to learn the art of Belly Dance, it's a great time to jump on. Thursdays at 7.15 p.m. For more information, email studio23kuching@gmail.com or call Eileen at 0128053005.

3. BJJ classes on Thursdays will be temporarily condensed to 1 hour (8 - 9pm). This is so we can close early to go watch Ivan and his Mrs on the Amazing Race Asia! All are welcome to join us.

HAFLA UPDATE

Hi all,

Well, we were hoping for a good response, but we didn't know it would be THIS good! Thanks very much, we really appreciate it, this is awesome! We're officially sold out, and we aren't opening any new tables, as the venue can't support any more.

If you've already paid for your tickets, thank you very much!

If you've booked tickets but have yet to pay, please make sure you pay by this Saturday 21st August, or your ticket will be released to the waiting list.

If you have not managed to book your ticket, but would still like to go, please contact Eileen at +60128053005 to be placed on the waiting list.


Again, just a few important points to note:

1. This is a LADIES-ONLY event. The only men that will be there are the official photographer, videographer, and some of the servers (the male servers will not be there during the performances).
No other men will be allowed to enter the room.

2. No recording of the performances is allowed. You can take photos before and after, but not during.

3. Have fun at the Hafla! Yes this is an actual rule, Serina says so :p


Thanks again for the support everyone, we'll do our best to make sure we can accommodate everyone next year!

STUDIO 23 HAFLA 2010!

IMPORTANT UPDATE: WE HAVE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! However, due to a spike in demand, we are opening up new tables.

So if you are interested in going, please contact us ASAP to book tickets. We will NOT confirm tickets until payment is received. WE WILL NOT BE OPENING UP MORE TABLES AFTER THESE ARE SOLD OUT.

Thanks for the awesome support, we're working hard to make this the rockingest 60's-themed Hafla EVER!

The unofficial mascotperson for the 2010 Studio 23 Hafla.

Come to the Sarawak Club and enjoy a great evening, complete with a full sit-down dinner and all the best of this year’s Belly Dance! Dancers from all our Belly Dance classes will be showcasing what they’ve been learning, so you don’t want to miss it!

We’re really excited to hear that in keeping with our 1960’s theme, some of you are already planning your costumes: from beehives and bobs, to groovy hippies, to all-out flower power! In fact, we’ve decided to hold a special best-dressed contest, so start looking for your old tye-dyed outfits!

But that’s not all! On top of all this, there’s more:

Performances from the Modern Jazz and Flamenco classes – if you haven’t been able to catch them in action, now’s a great time! The Modern Jazz dancers will be performing Nobody, and (first time ever) These Boots Are Made for Walking! From the Flamenco class, you’ll see another first-ever group performance of Habanera, from the opera Carmen!

Special Guest Belly Dancers from KL! Serina’s Belly Dance friends have heard so much about you, they’re coming here specially to celebrate the evening with you – they’re planning a performance, along with some other surprises!

One night only: a special Ballet performance from Swan Lake, by our Guest Ballet Instructor, Elaine!

Have you got YOUR tickets yet? They're selling FAST so get them now! For more information, call Eileen at +60128053005 or email us at studio23kuching@gmail.com

7:00 p.m. 28^th August 2010

(Ladies ONLY, please!)

EMAIL HICCUPS

Hi all,

We've got some minor problems with some of our email addresses. If you need to get in touch with us, please make sure to direct all correspondence to:

studio23kuching@gmail.com

Thanks!

NEW BELLY DANCE TECHNIQUE CLASS!

Hi all,

A reminder that for dancers interested in learning Belly Dance, we've got a new technique class starting tomorrow! Please do come early to make sure you are registered. It's an excellent opportunity to start learning Belly Dance, so don't miss it!

Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

ALBERT'S COMPETITION: BEHIND THE SCENES

On the day of the competition, we woke up to some light rain. It rained for the whole of the previous day and contrary to our weather forecast *coughIslacough* we were freezing! Fortunately, it was only lightly drizzling.

By the time we got to the competition venue, it was already starting to fill up with people.

We were all supposed to be lining up to get weighed and registered, but half of the people there didn't have waivers. Not a big problem, it was quickly solved. But then...

Uh oh.

These two upstanding gents were good enough to help with translation.

This time it went more smoothly, and now came the reward for 2 weeks of dieting:

A slice of cheese in my sandwich! HUZZAH!

This sandwich is one of many, many food items we bought from Paris Baguette, one of our FAVOURITE things about Seoul. Yay for Isla, thanks for the recommendation!

Our competition picnic.

Banana: for the potassium.

Sandwich: for the carbs and to sop up the overflow of stomach acid.

Snickers: for a quick energy hit.

Cherries: because we only have the preserved kind in Kuching.

Jerky: A great way to pass the time.

Cookies: Just because they make us happy. What, we keep fit for a living :p

The field upon which battle (and much bowing) would be done.

My weight division. There would be a last-minute entry, however

(which in retrospect I'm pretty thankful for!).

The seedings for the absolute (open weight) division. There was a tiny mix-up with my registration and I was not listed here, but a ball-point pen came to the rescue!

This is totally unrelated to the competition but we were just so intrigued by those blue things. We thought they were cranks of some sort but then realised that it's soap...

when Serina bravely grabbed the "handle".

On the podium!

What's really cool about this photo is that the referee who presented us our medals is Alvaro Mansor, a 5th-degree black belt, an official with the IBJJF, and the head of Soul Fighters academy in Brazil!

Finally, this is me with Marc Lee, a cool guy and a great organiser and host!