Griffin Martial Arts
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Upon your 1st visit take off 15% When you enroll on one of our programs, you can use this web-coupon to take an additional 15% off of your griffgear proshop and supplies purchases.Code - gma-g15 Expires - Never Expires
use it when you go to www.mastergriffin.com under products
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Welcome to the new...
Welcome to the new community education at Griffin Martial Arts. We welcome you if you need any make up class please come on another day Mondays to Thursdays at the same time or a Saturday at the end of the term. Week numbers.
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We are looking for...
We are looking for volunteers to help move the waste masters. Give master griffin a call at 6124083626. We need your help just give me a call we'll setup a time. Thank you. Bye.
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Welcome to all the new community education students training at Griffin martial arts riverside gym. Give me a call 6124083626 with any questions or make up classes. Thank you.
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Hey this is master griffin. We are at our new location. 3401 Boardman street which is near 55th street and 34th avenue. 3401 Boardman street-
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GMA Graduation Dec. 5th 2009
orange belt ------------Noel Bode
Yellow Belt ------------Sarah Liz Pogany
-----------------------Lydia Bode
Dark Green Belt------------Jabriel Bravo Abhumed
---------------------------Dorothy Bode
---------------------------James "jimmy" Bode
---------------------------Jesse "jesse james" Bode
---------------------------John "steam" Bode
---------------------------Joshua "tricky nicky" Bode
----------------------------Leah "princess Leah" Bode
Blue Belt -----------------Shakir Imani
1ST DEGREE BLACK BELT ------PAT "PITBULL" LEEHEY
FROM MASTER GRIFFIN, GREAT JOB AND CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW BELT
GRIFFIN MARTIAL ARTS
Yellow Belt ------------Sarah Liz Pogany
-----------------------Lydia Bode
Dark Green Belt------------Jabriel Bravo Abhumed
---------------------------Dorothy Bode
---------------------------James "jimmy" Bode
---------------------------Jesse "jesse james" Bode
---------------------------John "steam" Bode
---------------------------Joshua "tricky nicky" Bode
----------------------------Leah "princess Leah" Bode
Blue Belt -----------------Shakir Imani
1ST DEGREE BLACK BELT ------PAT "PITBULL" LEEHEY
FROM MASTER GRIFFIN, GREAT JOB AND CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW BELT
GRIFFIN MARTIAL ARTS
Sunday, December 6, 2009
pat leehey gma paper What Tae Kwon Do means to me.
What Tae Kwon Do means to me
My wife Chris, my mother in law Jan, my son Joey, and Master Griffin are all equally to blame for me getting involved in Martial Arts. On Christmas 2005, Joey received a present from Grandma Jan that included do-bok and a karate “how to” VHS tape. This gift caused Joey to become very interested in karate and he asked to begin taking classes. Chris wanted us to do this in the neighborhood and found Griffin Martial Arts. She gave me the contact info and I made that fateful first call.
We first came to Griffin Martial Arts to watch a Saturday morning class. I had no intention (or I figured physical ability) of becoming involved as I had multiple nagging injuries. Within minutes Master Griffin had Joey and I up and participating. I tried to beg off, Master Griffin simply told me “Let’s go - you’ll be fine”. As I went through that first class, I noticed that there was a comradarie amongst the parents and children that I had seldom seen between what appeared to be randomly connected people. As a newcomer, I was being encouraged and helped by everyone I was paired with. As a result, I was immediately hooked.
As we started weekday classes, we met Mr. Daniel Olakunle. He possessed a calmness and composure, and yet a fire that I desired. He stressed stretching and technique from the very first class. I began doing the stretching regimine and the kata that he taught us every weekday morning on my own. I began to see immediate improvement in my flexibility, and my back was feeling better than it had in years!
My older son Tanner joined in with us after a few weeks. I had continued the morning workouts and soon found myself in the position to help my sons learn the material and discovered I really enjoyed this aspect of this newly found passion of mine. I began teaching my boys at home, which took a lot of proding and pushing. I learned an invaluable lesson from this, but more on that later.
As time went on, I began staying on Saturday’s for Spar Wars. At first I was very apprehensive, worried about my stamina and simple survival. I was loved the contact, whether I was being hit or doing the hitting (I must confess, I would rather be the one doing the hitting). It provides immediate feedback on your progress and allows trying new techniques in a safe setting. The biggest thing I have learned from sparring is to deal with frustration. The process of sparring and then analyzing the days work as a group, getting others feedback, and then analyzing the it on my own has been an amazing learning experiance. I have learned to keep pushing, keep trying, and to not put my own mental limitations on myself. This continues to be a big hurdle for me, and I learn from every session, even though it may not seem like it in the heat of things.
TKD has meant a re-dedication to body and mind for me, it has caused me to learn and maintain a focus that I did not posses previously. Even though I continue to fight through injuries, I have re-found my body. I am able to do things in my 40’s that I never thought possible in my teens. It has literally become part of my everyday life. I see it in my work, my home life, and I see it as I move about my community. I have become more confident in my abilities, I am able to control my emotions, and I am calmer in my overall demeanor. I use TKD constantly when I am under stress, a quick run through Jung-Shin-Il-Do-Ha-Sa-Bul-Sung or a mental walk through of a form, will calm and refocus my mind and body regardless of the situation.
I have discovered how much I enjoy teaching others. Whether it be my sons, or a fellow student. Many have given of themselves and helped me on my journey, and it is my pleasure and duty to help others. Many people are shy and will not ask for help. I have learned to take a leadership roll and just start teaching. Some people want to learn on their own, and will ask for help only when they want it. I have learned to wait. Pushing too hard will have almost immediate negative consequences, through this I have learned patience.
I have seen the positive and negative sides of competition. I choose to focus on the positive and take from that experience all that I can. I choose to recognize the negative aspects of competition, and strive to keep them at arms length. Competition is yet another avenue for me to learn and grow as I
watch and absorb from others.
Lastly, I have found new mentors as a result of my involvement in TKD. People that I know I will be able to count on to help me with more than technique and form.
Pat Leehey
required paper for griffin martial arts a south minneapolis karate studio
owned and operated by Master Griffin
My wife Chris, my mother in law Jan, my son Joey, and Master Griffin are all equally to blame for me getting involved in Martial Arts. On Christmas 2005, Joey received a present from Grandma Jan that included do-bok and a karate “how to” VHS tape. This gift caused Joey to become very interested in karate and he asked to begin taking classes. Chris wanted us to do this in the neighborhood and found Griffin Martial Arts. She gave me the contact info and I made that fateful first call.
We first came to Griffin Martial Arts to watch a Saturday morning class. I had no intention (or I figured physical ability) of becoming involved as I had multiple nagging injuries. Within minutes Master Griffin had Joey and I up and participating. I tried to beg off, Master Griffin simply told me “Let’s go - you’ll be fine”. As I went through that first class, I noticed that there was a comradarie amongst the parents and children that I had seldom seen between what appeared to be randomly connected people. As a newcomer, I was being encouraged and helped by everyone I was paired with. As a result, I was immediately hooked.
As we started weekday classes, we met Mr. Daniel Olakunle. He possessed a calmness and composure, and yet a fire that I desired. He stressed stretching and technique from the very first class. I began doing the stretching regimine and the kata that he taught us every weekday morning on my own. I began to see immediate improvement in my flexibility, and my back was feeling better than it had in years!
My older son Tanner joined in with us after a few weeks. I had continued the morning workouts and soon found myself in the position to help my sons learn the material and discovered I really enjoyed this aspect of this newly found passion of mine. I began teaching my boys at home, which took a lot of proding and pushing. I learned an invaluable lesson from this, but more on that later.
As time went on, I began staying on Saturday’s for Spar Wars. At first I was very apprehensive, worried about my stamina and simple survival. I was loved the contact, whether I was being hit or doing the hitting (I must confess, I would rather be the one doing the hitting). It provides immediate feedback on your progress and allows trying new techniques in a safe setting. The biggest thing I have learned from sparring is to deal with frustration. The process of sparring and then analyzing the days work as a group, getting others feedback, and then analyzing the it on my own has been an amazing learning experiance. I have learned to keep pushing, keep trying, and to not put my own mental limitations on myself. This continues to be a big hurdle for me, and I learn from every session, even though it may not seem like it in the heat of things.
TKD has meant a re-dedication to body and mind for me, it has caused me to learn and maintain a focus that I did not posses previously. Even though I continue to fight through injuries, I have re-found my body. I am able to do things in my 40’s that I never thought possible in my teens. It has literally become part of my everyday life. I see it in my work, my home life, and I see it as I move about my community. I have become more confident in my abilities, I am able to control my emotions, and I am calmer in my overall demeanor. I use TKD constantly when I am under stress, a quick run through Jung-Shin-Il-Do-Ha-Sa-Bul-Sung or a mental walk through of a form, will calm and refocus my mind and body regardless of the situation.
I have discovered how much I enjoy teaching others. Whether it be my sons, or a fellow student. Many have given of themselves and helped me on my journey, and it is my pleasure and duty to help others. Many people are shy and will not ask for help. I have learned to take a leadership roll and just start teaching. Some people want to learn on their own, and will ask for help only when they want it. I have learned to wait. Pushing too hard will have almost immediate negative consequences, through this I have learned patience.
I have seen the positive and negative sides of competition. I choose to focus on the positive and take from that experience all that I can. I choose to recognize the negative aspects of competition, and strive to keep them at arms length. Competition is yet another avenue for me to learn and grow as I
watch and absorb from others.
Lastly, I have found new mentors as a result of my involvement in TKD. People that I know I will be able to count on to help me with more than technique and form.
Pat Leehey
required paper for griffin martial arts a south minneapolis karate studio
owned and operated by Master Griffin
new black belt at Griffin Martial Arts Mr. Pat pitbull Leehey
we have a new black belt at Griffin Martial Arts Mr. Pat pitbull Leehey. Dec 5th 2009
congratulations for an excellent exam on saturday at 11-1pm at griffin martial arts.
Graduations are always and exciting time for the staff and students but a black belt graduation is the pinicle of graduations and demostrates the next new beggining not just an endpoint.
congratulations for an excellent exam on saturday at 11-1pm at griffin martial arts.
Graduations are always and exciting time for the staff and students but a black belt graduation is the pinicle of graduations and demostrates the next new beggining not just an endpoint.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
MASTERGRIFFIN'S LIMITED TIME CHARTER CLUBS
Please call 612-408-3626 to enroll in our limited time offer
Griffin Kardioarts charter clubs
Master Griffin is offering 3, 6 or even 12 months free
When you join 1 of our pre-pay limited charter clubs
You’ll get free months
Reduced monthly tuition rate from $129 to just $99
Act by this Wednesday and get a free Grifgear pack
· We are a Martial Arts Studio Located in Minneapolis that teaches kids karate, Family Tae-kwon-do and fitness kickboxing
thank you for visiting our website,
master griffin 7th degree black belt
· GRIFFIN MARTIAL ARTS
· Kardioarts KickBoxing Charter Clubs
· Gold 36 month
· Silver 24 month
· Bronze 12 month
By November 19th 2009
· Griffinkardio arts
· the Elite Fitness Training Program
· Improved self esteem and confidence
· Get in shape Quickly
· Have fun
· Learn how to wrap your hands like boxers and kickboxers
· Learn how to strike the focus mitts safely
· Become more aware of your power and flexibility
·
SIGN UP RIGHT AWAY SPOTS WILL FILL UP!!!
GET READY FOR THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!!!
612-827-7656 AT THE GMA SCHOOL
612-408-3626 MASTER GRIFFIN'S CELL PHONE
****Save some money when you enroll****
Gold charter club 36 months pre-paid @ $99 a month
$3,564
Get one full year valued at
$1,548
Silver charter club 24 months pre-paid @ $99 a month
$2,376
Get a half-year valued at
$774
Bronze charter club 12 months pre-paid @ $99 a month
$1,188
Get 3 months valued at
$387
call mastergriffin at 612-408-3626
by Wednesday November 19th2009
Hey this is Master Griffin with www.MasterGriffin.com you can call me at 612-408-3626
Your kickboxing instructor at Griffin Martial Arts
We’re offering for a limited time only to all our Kardioarts clients a way to save some money and get some free Grifgear goodies for kickboxing classes
We are pleased to announce the Limited Charter Club pre-pay memberships.
We have three clubs with up to a year of free unlimited kickboxing classes (valued at $129 month)
We will give a discount the $129 rate $30 dollars to just $99 a month
Here is how membership works:
GOLD CHARTER CLUB
When you pre-pay for 36 months at $99 ($3,564) you get 12 months (valued at $1,548) FREE !!!
SILVER CHARTER CLUB
When you pre-pay for 24 months at $99 ($2,376) you get 6 months (valued at $774) FREE !!!
BRONZE CHARTER CLUB
When you pre-pay for 12 months at $99 ($1,188) you get 3 months (valued at $ 387) FREE !!!
Oh, by the way if you act by Wednesday, November 19th you can get a free Grifgear Kardioarts kit
Call me as soon a possible at 612-408 –3626 to enroll by phone
Or stop in on before class by wed.
www.MASTERGRIFFIN.COM
Master Griffin 7th Degree Black Belt
Head Instructor
Owner and Creator of Kardio Arts Kickboxing
mastergriffin@mastergriffin.com
612-408-3626
4101 Chicago Ave. South
Minneapolis, Mn. 55407
Griffin Kardioarts charter clubs
Master Griffin is offering 3, 6 or even 12 months free
When you join 1 of our pre-pay limited charter clubs
You’ll get free months
Reduced monthly tuition rate from $129 to just $99
Act by this Wednesday and get a free Grifgear pack
· We are a Martial Arts Studio Located in Minneapolis that teaches kids karate, Family Tae-kwon-do and fitness kickboxing
thank you for visiting our website,
master griffin 7th degree black belt
· GRIFFIN MARTIAL ARTS
· Kardioarts KickBoxing Charter Clubs
· Gold 36 month
· Silver 24 month
· Bronze 12 month
By November 19th 2009
· Griffinkardio arts
· the Elite Fitness Training Program
· Improved self esteem and confidence
· Get in shape Quickly
· Have fun
· Learn how to wrap your hands like boxers and kickboxers
· Learn how to strike the focus mitts safely
· Become more aware of your power and flexibility
·
SIGN UP RIGHT AWAY SPOTS WILL FILL UP!!!
GET READY FOR THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!!!
612-827-7656 AT THE GMA SCHOOL
612-408-3626 MASTER GRIFFIN'S CELL PHONE
****Save some money when you enroll****
Gold charter club 36 months pre-paid @ $99 a month
$3,564
Get one full year valued at
$1,548
Silver charter club 24 months pre-paid @ $99 a month
$2,376
Get a half-year valued at
$774
Bronze charter club 12 months pre-paid @ $99 a month
$1,188
Get 3 months valued at
$387
call mastergriffin at 612-408-3626
by Wednesday November 19th2009
Hey this is Master Griffin with www.MasterGriffin.com you can call me at 612-408-3626
Your kickboxing instructor at Griffin Martial Arts
We’re offering for a limited time only to all our Kardioarts clients a way to save some money and get some free Grifgear goodies for kickboxing classes
We are pleased to announce the Limited Charter Club pre-pay memberships.
We have three clubs with up to a year of free unlimited kickboxing classes (valued at $129 month)
We will give a discount the $129 rate $30 dollars to just $99 a month
Here is how membership works:
GOLD CHARTER CLUB
When you pre-pay for 36 months at $99 ($3,564) you get 12 months (valued at $1,548) FREE !!!
SILVER CHARTER CLUB
When you pre-pay for 24 months at $99 ($2,376) you get 6 months (valued at $774) FREE !!!
BRONZE CHARTER CLUB
When you pre-pay for 12 months at $99 ($1,188) you get 3 months (valued at $ 387) FREE !!!
Oh, by the way if you act by Wednesday, November 19th you can get a free Grifgear Kardioarts kit
Call me as soon a possible at 612-408 –3626 to enroll by phone
Or stop in on before class by wed.
www.MASTERGRIFFIN.COM
Master Griffin 7th Degree Black Belt
Head Instructor
Owner and Creator of Kardio Arts Kickboxing
mastergriffin@mastergriffin.com
612-408-3626
4101 Chicago Ave. South
Minneapolis, Mn. 55407
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