Always keep your eyes up at shoulder level when practising forms or techniques. The way you train is the way you will react.

1. Congratulations to Marco for winning the Australian Title in Mui Tai. The fight was cancelled due to injuries. Marco’s apponent received injuries to the head in the 4^th round. Well done Marco and thanks to everyone who came down to support the school.
2. We have a new stock of the 98% essentials in stock now, the old essentials ranked 77.9%. For those who don’t know what essentials are, they are multi vitamins, minerals and antioxidents and we have the best there is.
3. (Hong Hings) Teet Da Jow Medicine from Hong Kong is now available in small $25 containers. Stock will be in Tuesday. Best medicine for any injury.
4. Hydrate, mineralise and revitalise with our Zooma satchels. Just add to water and it dramatically improves your body hydration and reduces stress levels.
5. Anyone who went to Marcos cancelled fight back on 30^th August - please write your details down on the list at front counter so you may receive some kind of compensation.

Keep your heel flat on the floor, it maintains balance which enables you to have more power behind techniques.

1. Marco will be fighting for the Australian Title this Saturday. There will be 5 x 5 minute rounds with a 2 minute break. See Marco for tickets in Balcatta and front counter at OConnor. Wednesday will be the last day to get your tickets.
2. The sparring extravaganzer was really good on Sunday. We raised $475 for charity plus we still need to count the 2 x tins we have at the front counter at both schools. We will donate the money to the Conservation Council who campaigns against Genetically Modified Foods. There is a campaign this Thursday 30th at 11.45am at cnr Esplanade and Barrack Street. So come down and let the Government know that you stand against GM Foods.
3. Wei Xie came in 1st place at the Sparring Extravaganzer, Daniel Paulsen 2nd place and Trent Cummins 3rd place. Well done – great effort.
4. Sifu has got a good stock of See Gong (Hong Hing) Teet da jow from Hong Kong. This is the best medicine you will ever get your hands on so talk to Sifu if you want some.
5. Usana Essentials have been recognised as the leading multivitamin in Australia ranking at 73.7%. Usana have made some enhancements to the essentials and it now ranks at 97.8% so that’s great news for everyone.

“Perseverance”
There is no substitute for hard work.

1. Grading and Testing in Balcatta next week – don’t forget to bring in your sheets or extra horse stance will apply.
2. BSC in OConnor will be changed to the 27^th of October 8.15pm to 9.15pm. Balcatta will remain the same on Thursday 23^rd October 8.15pm to 9.15pm.
3. The Sparring Extravaganza is on 26^th October. Come and check out all the Advanced Levels sparring and we will be doing a Kung Fu Demo. There will also be 3 new lions getting blessed. It starts at 11am and all members and friends are welcome. There will be a hot dog stand outside also. Its $5 per head or $10 per family. All proceeds will go to charity. So come out for an action packed Sunday afternoon.
4. AI Meeting in Balcatta this Tuesday 14^th October.
5. Marcos next fight at the Italian Club is on Saturday 1^st November – check out the brochures at front counter.

1. If you are in the Demo Team or Lion Dance Troupe, you will need to pick up a Red Cantonese Jacket. Remember if you ordered one then you need to collect it or it might get sold.
2. Marco’s fight is this Saturday, so come down and support your school - tickets are available from Marco at Balcatta or Bec at front counter at OConnor. For more information read the posters around the school.
3. If you are interested in Nutritional supplements for your health, just ask at front counter. Prevention is better than ‘cure’.
4. Sparring Extravaganza will be held on the 26th October. Blue levels and above will be participating and all Assistant Instructors. There will be a kung fu demo and lion dance performance. We will be charging $5 per person and all proceeds will go to charity.

“Balance”

Maintain your balance by keeping your heels flat on the floor and correct angle of feet.

This will enable you to hit harder.

1. A new shipment of Essentials, BiOmega III and Procosomine have come in. These are top of the range products rated number 1 in Australia and New Zealand. See front counter staff if you wish to get some.
2. We also have a good range of medicine in stock which is essential for conditioning and fixing up those aches and pains, if not sure which one, ask Sifu or a Senior Instructor.
3. We will be ordering Blue with Black trim Cantonese Jackets at the end of this month. If you would like to get one, place your order at front counter and put a $50 deposit down please.
4. If you are interested in joining our clubs at the school, talk to an Instructor or Sifu to find out how to get involved.
5. Westcoast Tuition Management will be away for the next 2 weeks, if you have any queries regarding your payments, you may phone and leave a detailed message and your query will be answered on her return. Front desk staff will not be able to help you.

Choy Lay Fut is a hard and soft system. You must learn to be relaxed.

Think of your arms like a piece of string with a lead weight on the end. The foot, hip and shoulder is what generates the power!