Paths of Transformation http://traditionalmartialartsacademy.com/wordpress Contemplations and Updates from SaBumNim James Espy Mon, 07 May 2012 01:50:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2012 TMAA Family Picnic & Spring Spectacular http://traditionalmartialartsacademy.com/wordpress/archives/784 http://traditionalmartialartsacademy.com/wordpress/archives/784#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 01:50:40 +0000 SaBumNim Espy http://traditionalmartialartsacademy.com/wordpress/?p=784 Our annual spring event celebrating our school’s community got a new name and new location this year.  Now dubbed “The TMAA Family Picnic & Spring Spectacular”, we moved it to Rollingwood Park.  Starting with a demo performed by some of our Wee Warriors, the Hwarang Club and the TMAA teaching staff, the event included fun games, a piñata and a great opportunity to hang out and get to know each other better.  A big thanks to the moms on the Parents’ Advisory Committee (Georgia Hicks, Shannon Martinez, Paige Ott, Jennifer Scariano, and Tina Weaver) and my wife Julie for all of their hard work.  They made this a really fun and memorable experience!

Here are a bunch of pictures from Saturday’s festivities:

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