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Buchanan Martial Arts

Locality: Narangba, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 416 149 066

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25.01.2022 A lot of Martial Art schools use a dragon and tiger to symbolize the balance we need in both training and in life. Dragons represent the spirit world, our dreams and fantasies. Tigers represent the real world, being grounded, logical and realistic. Art, pottery, drawings, toys, of dragons and tigers are all great visual reminders of the balance we seek in our lives. Even for our kids. Good luck! Heres a few examples. Sean Buchanan, SA BOM NIM, BMA

23.01.2022 Protecting your head is important when sparring, but you've also got to protect your Christmas Antlers. Fortunately, this headguard design could do both!

22.01.2022 Maybe, points 1 - 4 are the way of the dragon & physical, realistic training, is the way of the tiger. Hmmmm, something to think and talk about. Hope your Saturday is off to a great start! Sean

22.01.2022 BUCHANAN MARTIAL ARTS - UPDATE 12, THURS, 17 SEP 20. Hi everyone, 1. SPARRING SAFETY EQUIPMENT All students, yellow belt and above, require sparring safety equipment. If youre not sure, I can email you some information if you need it. ... 2. FANTASTIC weapons class last night, 9-11yrs, senior ranks. Job well done! Building your knowledge base. 3. NARANGBA CAR PARK SAFETY I am reminding our children about what they need to do to keep safe in the carpark and talking about supervision with our seniors. Parents, please slow down as well. 4. WATER BOTTLES Students will always need to bring a labelled one. 5. CHERMSIDE DOJANG During Sep school holidays (19th - 5 October), there is only 1 class available - 5.45-7.00pm. 6. COVID SAFE Back in June, all students were focused on squirting hands with sanitizer before, during and after class. Now, not so focused, we are still reminding everyone and our seniors still need to keep up the surface wiping. 7. FACEBOOK If you havent already done so, please support our Facebook page. All student photos that get posted - permission has been granted. Terrific Thursday to you all! Regards & cheers, Sean Buchanan, SA BOM NIM, BMA Ph 0416 149 066 See more

20.01.2022 BUCHANAN MARTIAL ARTS - UPDATE 5, MONDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER 2020. Hi everyone, 1. BELT PRESENTATIONS (from August test). Starting today, the following will be presented (Aug tests): ... 2nd gup, red belt- Kyan, Faey, Edie & Lily H. 3rd gup, brown with white stripe- Lucas R, Rhys & Charli. 4th gup, brown-Sophie 5th gup, green with white stripe- Hannah 6th gup, green- Merci-Ann. 7th gup, orange with white stripe-Hector. 8th gup, orange-Eli. 9th gup, yellow-Jake. KKL2, white with red stripe-Riley C. 2. RESPECT I will be talking about respect in class this week. Family, school, work, Dojang. Keeping it simple and honest. For example for boys "Treat girls the same way you would want a man to treat your sister, mum, cousin, aunt". Any questions, please ask. 3. NARANGBA TUESDAY CLASS? Anyone interested in a class, 9 years and above, 3.10pm (approx. if your a few minutes late, no drama) -4.00pm. I have one interested, just need a few more. Would take the pressure of our busiest day, Monday. Have a great week, all the best! Thanks & cheers, Sean Buchanan, SA BOM NIM, BMA

19.01.2022 BMA UPDATE 16. WEDNESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER Hi everyone, 1. LETTERBOX DROPS & 'FLYERS'... Again, thanks. Please keep it up. If anyone knows of a business who is willing to display our flyers (below), in a neat, A5 stand in their office, please advise. 2. NARANGBA DOJANG For first time students, please complete an insurance waiver form downstairs on the iPad in the office. You only need to complete this once. Thanks. 3. YEARLY FEES Please remember, the lesson fee you are paying is a yearly fee. You need to make all monthly instalments in order to make your obligation, regardless if you go away on holidays or not. Thanks for your continued support. 4. LAST DAY OF TRAINING Is Friday, 11th of December, start again Monday, 4th of January. I will offer some classes during this time to make up for missed classes due to earlier Covid restrictions. I can't give a set timetable yet, but I will give 48hrs notice for each class. These classes must be booked in and confirmed by text. If there is anything in particular, you or your child needs help with, please let me know. 5. D BAY DOJANG A reminder this Saturday, 28 November, the H SCH-ADULT class will start at 7.30am. 6. NARANGBA DOJANG Does anyone own these 'slides'? Regards & Cheers, Sean Buchanan SA BOM, MASTER INSTRUCTOR, BMA 0416 149 066 [email protected]

17.01.2022 BUCHANAN MARTIAL ARTS - UPDATE 11, WED, 16 SEP 20. Hi everyone, 1. NARANGBA DOJANG Please remember to sign or scan the Covid 19 tracker, in the downstairs office - each time. ... 2. COMMUNICATION Although its hard, please let me know if theres something going on in your childs life that may affect their training. For eg. divorce, family dramas etc. Theres strategies that we could agree on to support your child. If something is going on that is so important to tell your childs school teacher, then maybe I should know as well. Usually, I can tell by watching kids walk through the carpark, that somethings not right. I might be able to help. 3. LETTERBOX DROP Thanks , please keep it going with the brochures, little bit at a time - it all ads up. We are top heavy with senior students in all age groups which is great , but we do need new students. 4. CONTACT NUMBERS Can the following students please provide a 2nd contact number? Mason G Mr McKenna Mr Patel Bentley R Will W 5. WEAPONRY Please ensure that 9yrs and above, green and above have the weaponry that they require. If youre not sure, I can email you some information. Have a Wamazing Wednesday! ( I just made that up, amazing & wonderful ). Regards & cheers, Sean Buchanan, SA BOM NIM, BMA Ph 0416 149 066 See more

17.01.2022 BUCHANAN MARTIAL ARTS - UPDATE 10. TUESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2020. Hi everyone, 1. SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS NL Dojang - if your interested, please advise what you would like to work on. If I have a group of students who need help with patterns, breaking, scared of sparring etc. I can try and get them together. 2. OCTOBER STRESS! ... Historically, October has always been a month for quitting. End of the year stress for both children and parents, exams, getting tired, getting hotter, losing motivation. All of these I can usually fix as soon as I know theres a problem. Please keep communicating, if Im taking too long in answering, admin. etc - please give me a nudge 3. NARANGBA-LOST WATER BOTTLES (above) Are these yours? 4. PLEASE, I BEG YOU - LABEL EVERYTHING So much time and effort is wasted trying to find equipment during class. The black, weapon carry bags, all look the same. Please label on the outside of the black bag, as you do every other piece of sparring gear, bottles etc. Nice & neat, thanks. 5. UNIFORM (Dohbok ) Please ensure you all train in an ironed dohbok. For younger students who have long pant legs, these need to be rolled up or just a few stitches to hem it. This is a safety issue so they dont trip over themselves. 6. DIGITAL RECORDING Is not allowed without class instructors permission. 7. RESPECT & WEAPONRY Continuing this week to talk about respect and focus on weapons training for those eligible. Above photo is from the NL Dojang last nighy. Black belts practising balance, leg strength & accuracy during sword training. Have the best Tuesday ever! Regards & cheers, Sean Buchanan, SA BOM NIM, BMA Ph 0416 149 066 See more

17.01.2022 Great class at the North Lakes Dojang. Well done, getting back to some sort of normal. Sleep well.

16.01.2022 BMA UPDATE 19. MONDAY, 30 NOVEMBER Hi everyone, 1. ... MON, TUES & WED. We can still have hard training, but we also need to be smart. Today, Tuesday & Wednesday, you can wear whatever you want. If you're wearing shorts, make sure they are high and they don't restrict knee movement. 2. TONIGHT NO training at North Lakes. Some frames fell off the wall, glass everywhere. Don't want to risk glass into feet until I really 'deep clean' No children or dogs got hurt. HINT: Don't use cheap, plastic stick-on hooks! Normal Narangba classes tonight. Regards & Cheers, Sean Buchanan SA BOM, MASTER INSTRUCTOR, BMA 0416 149 066 [email protected]

16.01.2022 I think we need to; and we can, do both. Sean Buchanan, SA BOM NIM, BMA

14.01.2022 BMA UPDATE 15. TUESDAY, 24 NOVEMBER Hi everyone, 1. I'm still a bit behind in answering messages, calls and emails. I'm working on it, if I'm taking too long, just call and give me a nudge to get onto it. ... 2. LETTERBOX DROPS & 'FLYERS' Again, thanks. Please keep it up. If anyone knows of a business who is willing to display our flyers in a neat, A5 stand, please advise. 3. 2021 Please spend some time over the Christmas break, talking as a family to ensure that you or your child can commit to training. 5-8yr olds, all ranks & 9yrs and above, junior ranks (white to advanced orange), need to train 8 hours a month. 9yr old and above, green belt students and above, are required to train 10 hours a month, preferably 12, assisting in a junior rank class, 1 hour per month. Dans and Chodan Bo's are required to train 10 hours a month, preferably 12 (particularly if you are on the pre-test list) and assist in class, 2 hours a month. Also 2 fitness assessments per year and assisting on 2 test days. For BMA to continue to move forward as a highly reputable, professional and very high standard martial arts club, we need to have our Instructors, TIs, Dans and senior students to be the very best. You can only achieve that by training. We all need to do more, including myself. BMA is not a franchise, nor a glorified play gym for kids or fancy fitness class for adults. The old TKKA and the new BMA will continue to establish itself as a Martial Arts Academy where we train both in honouring the traditional way and preparing ourselves for the real world. In short, we all need to toughen up. Confident, loud, strong and fast. Sweat and smile. Regards & Cheers, Sean Buchanan SA BOM, MASTER INSTRUCTOR, BMA 0416 149 066 [email protected]

13.01.2022 Very good Kumdo (Korean Way of the Sword) test today at the Deception Bay Dojang . Master Rozario headed the examiners table and guided the young students. Thanks Sir. Well done to Mr Scott Stevenson for his success through his students. Listen to both positive comments, criticisms and things to work on. CUT! Don't move your sword in the air, from one position to another. CUT! Sword is so cool! Cheers, Sean Buchanan, SA BOM NIM Ph 0416 149 066

13.01.2022 Very good Kumdo (Korean Way of the Sword) test today at the Deception Bay Dojang . Master Rosario headed the examiners table and guided the young students. Thanks Sir. Well done to Mr Scott Stevenson for his success through his students. Listen to both positive comments, criticisms and things to work on. CUT! Don't move your sword in the air, from one position to another. CUT! Sword is so cool! Cheers, Sean Buchanan, SA BOM NIM Ph 0416 149 066

13.01.2022 BUCHANAN MARTIAL ARTS. 2021 TIMETABLE (starting Monday, January 4) TANG SOO DO (TSD Karate) KUMDO (Sword)... HAPKIDO (specialized self-defence) Junior Ranks are white belt to advanced orange. Senior Ranks are green belts and above. 1. NARANGBA MONDAY (TSD): 3.45-4.30pm, 5-8yr olds, mixed ranks. 4.30-5.15pm, 9-11yr olds, junior ranks. 5.15-6.00pm, 9-11yr olds, senior ranks. 6.00-6.50pm, H SCH-AD, mixed ranks. 6.50-7.40pm, H SCH-AD, mixed ranks (students can stay behind from first class if needed). TUESDAY (TSD): 3.15-4.15pm, 9-17yr olds, mixed ranks. WEDNESDAY (TSD): 3.45-4.30pm, 9-11yr olds, junior ranks. 4.30-5.15pm, 5-8yr olds, mixed ranks. 5.15-6.15pm, 9-11yr olds, senior ranks. 6.15-7.30pm, H SCH-AD, mixed ranks. THURSDAY (TSD): 3.45-4.30pm, 5-8yr olds, mixed ranks. 4.30-5.15pm, 9-12yr olds, junior ranks. 5.15-6.15pm, 9-12yr olds, senior ranks. 6.15-7.15pm, H SCH-AD, mixed ranks. SATURDAY (TSD): 7.00-8.00am, H SCH-AD, mixed ranks. 8.00-9.00am, 9-11yr olds, mixed ranks. 9.00-10.00am, 5-8yr olds, mixed ranks. 2. DECEPTION BAY TUESDAY (HAPKIDO): 6.10-7.10pm, junior ranks. THURSDAY: (KUMDO), 7.00-8.00pm, mixed ranks. FRIDAY (HAPKIDO): 5.50-6.50pm, junior ranks. SATURDAY: (TSD), 8.00-9.00am, H SCH-AD, mixed ranks. (KUMDO), 9.00-10.00am, mixed ranks. (TSD), 10.00-11.00am, 5-11yr olds, mixed ranks. 3. NORTH LAKES: MONDAY (TSD), 7.00-8.00pm, Black Belts. FRIDAY (TSD), 6.15-7.15am, (H SCH-ADULTS). 7.00-8.00pm, reserved for specialist training. 4. CHERMSIDE: (TSD), TUESDAY, 5.00-6.00pm, 5-11yr olds, mixed ranks. 6.00-7.15pm, H SCH-AD, mixed ranks. Weekend classes as required. Regards & Thanks, Sean Buchanan, SA BOM NIM, BMA PH: 0416 149 066 EM: [email protected]

12.01.2022 Very proud of you Jake Very well deserved. Enough said. Sleep well. SA BOM NIM

09.01.2022 Excellent class by the 5-8yr olds this afternoon! Proud of you! SA BOM NIM! BUCHANAN MARTIAL ARTS Ph 0416 149 066

08.01.2022 Our use of the Draon/Tiger symbol, hope you like. Cheers!

08.01.2022 BUCHANAN MARTIAL ARTS:- Info. for 5-8yr olds, TANG SOO DO, (Korean Karate), NARANGBA/NORTH LAKES. Thanks for your enquiry 1. Cnr of Boundary rd & Business dve, NARANGBA/NL. Above the Rock Gym, 1 min dve from Costco & Bunnings. 2. Students train twice a week, please choose, you dont have to lock in days: ... MON & WED 3.45-4.30pm, THURS 4.00-4.45pm & SAT 10.05-10.50am. 3. Class size limited to 10. 4. 1st 4 lessons are FREE!. Monthly fees are $85, annual insurance is $55, uniform is $80 (SEP SPECIAL - uniform is only $40!). 5. You can follow BMA on Facebook. 6. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to book in for your first class. Looking forward to meeting you soon. Regards, Sean Buchanan, MASTER INSTRUCTOR www.tkka.com.au PH 0416 149 066 [email protected]

07.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to BUCHANAN MARTIAL ARTS newest Black Belts in the Art of Tang Soo Do. Today at the Deception Bay Dojang, Master Rozario continued his busy day. Thanks to their parents who, for many years, supported their training. I value your trust. When you receive your certificate, take note of the following inscribed on it - CALMNESS, DIGNITY & SINCERITY. Proud of you. Very proud. Cheers, Sean Buchanan, SA BOM NIM Ph 0416 149 066

07.01.2022 Fantastic weapons class, 9-11yrs, senior ranks. Job well done! Building your knowledge base. Sleep well warriors. Sean Buchanan SA BOM NIM, BMA, Ph 0416 149 066

07.01.2022 BUCHANAN MARTIAL ARTS - UPDATE 9. MONDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2020. Hi everyone, 1. TKKA WEBSITE The old website is being fixed, so some information is out of date. Please check with me, especially concerning class times.... 2. CHODAN BOs PREP. LETTER & WORKSHEETS If you havent received these recently, please send your email address. 3. SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS There are still normal classes at both Narangba & Chermside Dojangs. I will offer some classes during the day at the NL Dojang. If your interested, please advise what you would like to work on. If I have a group of students who need help with patterns, breaking, scared of sparring etc. I can try and get them together. There is no extra charge for these classes. 4. STORM SEASON Please keep an eye on your phone as the storms come in. I only cancel classes if its dangerous on the roads. I take advice from the Bureau of Meterology, council road closures, news and locals. 5. LETTERBOX DROP Thanks for your support, please keep it up. 6. SEP TESTS. Testing this Saturday, the 19th at Narangba, 8.20-9.20am: Michael for 3rd gup, Harrison & Mason for 6th gup, Lucas M for 7th gup & Oliver C for 9th gup. Any TIs, INSTs who could assist, please advise. 7. OCTOBER STRESS! Historically, October has always been a month for quitting. End of the year stress for both children and parents, exams, getting tired, getting hotter, losing motivation. All of these I can usually fix as soon as I know theres a problem. Please keep communicating, if Im taking too long in answering, admin. etc - please give me a nudge Regards & cheers, Sean Buchanan, SA BOM NIM, BMA PH 0416 149 066 See more

06.01.2022 BUCHANAN MARTIAL ARTS - UPDATE 8. FRIDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2020. Hi everyone, 1. NARANGBA TUESDAY CLASS? Anyone interested in a class, 9 years and above, 3.10pm (approx. time - if your a few minutes late, no drama) -4.00pm. I have 2 interested, just need a few more. ... 2. CHODAN BOs PREP. LETTER & WORKSHEETS If you havent received these recently, please send your email address. Sorry my phone, laptop & ipad arent synching and I have lost some email contacts. 3. SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS There are still normal classes at both Narangba & Chermside Dojangs. I will offer some classes during the day at the NL Dojang. If your interested, please advise what you would like to work on. For example, if I have 6 students green and above, interested in escrima sticks, I can try and get them all together at same time. Same if I have a group of students who need help with patterns, breaking, scared of sparring etc. There is no extra charge for these classes. 4. FEES I am getting closer to sorting out BMA admin. I will check fees. No BMA students have been overcharged, however, some have been undercharged. The last fee increase was September 2018. Now is not the time for an increase. Lets see how the year finishes up, I will review fees again in 2021. 5. LETTERBOX DROP Thanks for your support, please keep it up. Next week I will have brochures available for Chermside. Regards & cheers, Sean Buchanan, SA BOM NIM, BMA See more

06.01.2022 Have a Fantastic, Fearless Weekend! Dont let fear hold you back, in small or big ways. Go for it! Live your life, dont just exist. Sean Buchanan, SA BOM NIM

05.01.2022 BUCHANAN MARTIAL ARTS:- Info. for H SCH- Adults, TANG SOO DO, (Korean Karate), NARANGBA/NORTH LAKES. Thanks for your enquiry 1. Cnr of Boundary rd & Business dve, NARANGBA/NL. Above the Rock Gym, 1 min dve from Costco & Bunnings. 2. Students train twice a week, please choose, you dont have to lock in days: ... MON & WED 6.00-6.50pm, THURS 6.15-7.00pm & SAT 7.00-7.50am or 7.30-8.20am. 3. Class size limited to 10. 4. 1st 4 lessons are FREE!. Monthly fees are $85, annual insurance is $55, uniform is $80 (SEP SPECIAL - uniform is only $40!). 5. You can follow BMA on Facebook. 6. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to book in for your first class. Looking forward to meeting you soon. Regards, Sean Buchanan, MASTER INSTRUCTOR www.tkka.com.au PH 0416 149 066 [email protected]

04.01.2022 Have a great day everyone, keep it calm. Hopefully today, us Queenslanders will find out when we can catch up with Victorian family and friends. How good would that be?

02.01.2022 BUCHANAN MARTIAL ARTS:- Info. for 9-11year olds, TANG SOO DO, (Korean Karate), NARANGBA/NORTH LAKES. Thanks for your enquiry 1. Cnr of Boundary rd & Business dve, NARANGBA/NL. Above the Rock Gym, 1 min dve from Costco & Bunnings. 2. Students train twice a week, please choose, you dont have to lock in days: ... MON & WED 4.30-5.15pm, THURS 4.45-5.30pm & SAT 9.20-10.05am. 3. Class size limited to 10. 4. 1st 4 lessons are FREE!. Monthly fees are $85, annual insurance is $55, uniform is $80 (SEP SPECIAL - uniform is only $40!). 5. You can follow BMA on Facebook. 6. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to book in for your first class. Looking forward to meeting you soon. Regards, Sean Buchanan, MASTER INSTRUCTOR www.tkka.com.au PH 0416 149 066 [email protected]

02.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY! I wish you all the very best. To all of you who fulfill that role, in many different ways, your village thanks you. Rest up & cheers! Sean