We have launched our new website. This will be the last post here.

It's been a few years and Blogger has been great to us.  We've posted some great news and want to thank all of our followers for reading, sharing, and liking our articles.

We have recently updated our website, below is a link to follow our latest articles.  This will be our last Blogger article.  

http://evomaa.net/news-updates

Labor Day Weekend Schedule (August 29 - Sept 1)

As a reminder here is the schedule of classes and events for this Labor Day Weekend:

Friday: Regular Classes
7:30-9pm - The LEGO Movie

Saturday: Martial Art classes Cancelled
9am - CrossFit Class Only

Sunday: Mini Cubs class Cancelled

Monday: Martial Art classes Cancelled
9am - CrossFit Class Only

Have a safe and relaxing weekend!

End of Summer Movie Night - The Lego Movie (Aug 29th 7:30pm)

As summer officially ends that doesn't mean we can't have just a little more fun.  Evolution Martial Arts Academy will be hosting a FREE movie night for our members and their friends.  The movie we will be showing will be The Lego Movie.  So invite your friends, lay back, relax, get comfortable, and enjoy the movie.  As always we will be serving free freshly popped popcorn.  Fliers will be on front counter to invite a friend.

Movie: The Lego Movie
Date: Friday, August 29th
Time: 7:30-9pm (Movie starts promptly at 7:30. Come a bit earlier)

• Invite your friends
• Bring a pillow and blankets
• Bring your own snacks
• Free Popcorn 

CRUSH CANCER 2014, Plus EVO Donation Bonus.

Can you believe it?  It's already the time of the year for Crush Cancer!  Last year we raised more than $2750 and are hoping to raise more this year for this great cause. This year EVO will donate $0.30 every single time anyone Checks-In on Facebook from August 15th - October 15th.  All you need to do is check-in in your status, or with your photo post.  The more you come in and check-in the more we donate.  It's pretty simple right?

Please join our team, it doesn't matter if you are a CrossFitter, a martial artist, or even a parent.  Everyone working together toward a good cause is what matters!  Someone you know has been affected by cancer.  (Click on the link below to join our team)

Here is more info regarding the event.

Stand Up and join us in the 4th annual 2014 Crush Cancer event that benefits Stand Up To Cancer’s collaborative cancer research! This year, Crush Cancer will have two events that will be held in Miami, FL (Saturday, September 27) and Culver City, California (Saturday, October 18).

Crush Cancer is an endurance fundraising event and health expo where participants must raise $150 in order to participate. This circuit-training-style workout includes five different exercises. Participants are encouraged to perform as many reps of an exercise as possible for one minute. They then get one minute of rest and repeat the workout two additional times. The health expo is open throughout the day and features local shops, restaurants and businesses—as well as some of the biggest brands in the endurance workout space.

You do not have to participate in the actual workout if you raise the minimum $150.
To join our team click the link below.

https://www.crowdrise.com/crossfitevolution2/fundraiser/standup2cancer

New Season, New Team - Top Auditions August 17th

It's that time of the year, Top Team auditions.  We are assembling a new group of Top Team students for the 2014-2015 season.  

Do you like performing in front of a crowd? Does that type of intensity get your adrenaline pumping? Evolution Martial Arts Academy is holding auditions to join Evo Top Team, our demonstration team. Evo Top Team will perform demonstrations at future belt graduations and other special events. A special class on Fridays will allow these team members to work together and prepare for the next performance and improve on special skills.

The ONLY requirement needed to audition is the rank of at least Hapkido Jr. Green Belt. All students who fulfill this requirement are more than welcome to try out but NOT every student will make it. Only 8 spots are available on this roster as of right now. Five of the most important factors we are looking for are

• Focus 
• Following directions
• Technical ability 
• Intensity
• Being able to handle pressure

How Auditions Work:

• Auditions will be held on Sunday August 17th, starting at 8:00am.
• Students must make an appointment ahead of time (Sign Ups will be on the front counter). Students can only audition one time. (Previous Top Team members MUST audition again)
• Students waiting must wait in lobby area until their turn. 
• Each student will demonstrate in 10 minutes a list of techniques in front of judges. (Students have done all these techniques before, list of techniques will not be known to student until they step on the mat) 
• Once students are done they are free to leave.
• Judges will review all notes and students who made the team will be notified a couple days later.

Parents keep in mind there is a possibly only one sibling could make it while the other(s) do not. Students who make the team may be cut from the team at any time. Auditions will be held again in the future as we increase the number of spots on the team or have to fill available spots.

Good luck, bring your skills.

Slight Change in the Tiny Tiger Schedule.

We just hit our 2 Year Anniversary and our Tiny Tiger program has grown tremendously since 2012.  In order to give students the fair share of attention needed for them to grow and improve we need to offer a couple classes based on specific belt rankings.

Starting the week of July 21st we will be implementing the new Tiny Tiger schedule.  Here is a run down of what the schedule will look like.

Mondays & Wednesdays (NO changes)

• 3:30, 5:00, 5:30pm - All Belt Ranks

Tuesdays & Thursdays

• 3:30 - All Belt Ranks
• 5:00 - Blue Belt and Up 
• 5:30 - White Belt to Green Belt

Fridays (NO change)

• 3:30, 4:00 - All Belt Ranks

Saturday (NO change)

• 11:00am, 11:30 - All Belt Ranks

The only days that really change are Tuesdays and Thursdays.  If you have any more questions please email info@evomaa.net

Join Us For Our 2 Year Anniversary Event Sunday July 13th

Can you believe we've made it to 2 years?  Its all because of our awesome members and the community that has been built.

It doesn't matter if you a current member, former member, or just a friend.  We hope you all can join us for our 2nd Anniversary event next Sunday July 13th from 11am-12pm.  Please come and invite your family and some of your friends for this 1 hour event.  Introduce them to us and give them a tour of where you spend your time training.  Even if you can't stay for the hour please just stop by to just say hello.  

Highlights of the event:

• Demonstrations
• Announcements
• Refreshments
• Annual Group photos.  (Hapkido Jr / Tiny Tiger students must wear full uniform.  Adult members please show support and wear one of our shirts)
• Raffle Prices

We look forward to seeing most of you there to just come out celebrate with us, hang out, and have a good time.

Important News and Dates for the Remainder of June

Hello everyone,

Half of the year is almost over here is some important news and dates for the remainder of June.

First we would like to congratulate Ms. Miranda for graduating from the University of Santa Barbara with a double major her first in economics with a emphasis on accounting and second in communication.  Hopefully we will be seeing her a EVO more often this summer.

Hydrostatic Body Composition Testing:

On Friday June 20th the Body Fat Truck will be making a visit to EVO.  This is a great way to measure your body fat and lean muscle percentage.  The truck makes its way every few months and its a good way for you to really keep track of how you're doing and improving.  The first test is $49 and a re-test is $35, please sign up for a time at the front counter or email info@evomaa.net and we will write your name for you.

Morning Class Time Change

Starting June 23rd the morning classes will move up one hour.  The kickboxing will be temporarily be on hold until further notice due to the Jr. Advance class for the summer.  The class times are listed below.

Monday and Wednesdays

9:00 AM - Jr. (Green and Up)  (Ends August 6th)
10:00 AM - CrossFit

Tuesdays and Thursdays

9:00 AM - Adult Hapkido
10:00 AM - CrossFit

2014 Martial Arts Supershow & July 4th Holiday

Most of the Evolution Staff will be heading to the annual Martial Arts Supershow in Vegas from Monday June 30th - July 3rd. We will be spending 3 days learning and training from the best hoping to improve how and what we offer here.

All Hapkido and Tiny Tiger classes will be CANCELLED from June 30th-July 6th.  All of Mr. Jason morning classes will be cancelled as well.  We will be offering CrossFit classes in the evening though.  Members with the morning only membership can attend CrossFit classes in the evening due to morning classes being cancelled.

June 30th - July 3rd - CrossFit 6pm & 7pm ONLY

Sorry for any inconvenience, just like our students and members we are constantly learning and improving as well.  

Small Summer Schedule Change Starting June 16th (Hapkido Jr. Green Belt and up)

Starting June 16th, Monday and Wednesdays we will be offering a 9am Hapkido Jr. class for Green Belt ranking and higher.  Because of this the Monday and Wednesday 4pm Green Belt and up class will be CANCELLED.

This special class time will run from June 16th until August 6th while most children are on summer vacation.

• To recap the two Green belt and up classes on Monday and Wednesdays will be at 9am and 6pm starting Jun 16th ending Aug 6th. 

No other classes will be changed or affected.

Please email info@evomaa.net with any questions.

Important May Events

Here is a quick run down of important dates for the rest of May.  

Saturday May 24th- Monday May 26th.  CLOSED Memorial Day Weekend.

Friday May 30th - JR Belt Exams. (NO Regular Hapkido or Tiny Tiger Classes)

• 5:00pm Green - Yellow Belt Exam
• 6:00pm White - Orange Belt Exam

Saturday May 31st - (NO Regular Hapkido or Tiny Tiger Classes)

• Tiny Tiger Exam 9:30am - 10:15am
• Belt Graduation 10:30am - 11:00am

Please visit this link to see if your child is testing.  http://evomaa.net/exams.html

Please email info@evomaa.net if you have any questions.  Thank you.