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That is really great to hear! I am glad I was able to provide you with the information to help - but it was you who sold the "Y" on your program that got you in...so give yourself a big pat on the back! Awesome job!
Don,
Your proposal was ridiculous!
it made it so easy to get my foot in the door at my Local Ymca!
Not only did I get into my Local "Y" they were so impressed with the Proposal an curriculum
they invited me to instill my program in all the region Y'…
Hello everyone!
Sorry for not following up! Have been busy with classes...as well as having to deal with some changes with my program at the YMCA.
Anyway - here is the Proposal I used to get into both the Rec Center and YMCA. It is actually the on…
Hi, I have taught martial arts to special ed kids for 3 yrs on Sundays and am looking to expand a martial arts program to a YMCA that is looking for a proposal. Would anyone be able to share a proposal with me since my kicks are better than my writi…
I am currently looking at establishing a program for lower income children in our community. I would love to see what your proposal looked like, when it successfully passed the YMCA's muster. Thanks for the tips you've already provided! They're gett…
Thanks Don...ive been playing with the idea of teaching in are schools over here in England ! Great information with this info I can move fwd with my syllabus and come up with a wonderful program, over here in the uk to teach in are schools we have…
Thanks Randy...and welcome aboard. Yes, you will indeed benefit from the fellow members here - but remember, we can also gain from you as well, so be sure to share your experiences with us.
Don
Don,
Great information! Thank you very much for the help and advice! I am an up-and-coming MMA instructor and I need to know where to start! With your wisdom, as well as the wisdom from the other instuctors and Mr. Massie, I hope to create a wonderf…
Thanks Don!
Thanks everyone for your comments...when I can, I will present the process in a better format. I will also see if I can retrieve my "YMCA Proposal" that I gave the YPD, as my original was lost in our house fire in 2007, and then share it with everyo…
Brief About Me
I am married (25 years next October), father of four, and a grandfather of two. I have an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology.
At the time of this posting, I have been training in the martial arts for 44 years, and have been teaching as a Black Belt for 35 years.
I hold the following ranks: 5th Dan Master Instructor in both "old style" Chung Do Kwan "Tang Soo Do" TKD, and Okinawan Ryu Kyu Kempo; 4th Dan Master Instructor in Moo Duk Kwan TKD; 1st Dan Hapkido and 4th year Apprentince (4th Dan) Instructor in Kali-Escrima & Jun Fan Gung-Fu.
I am the founder of O'Neal's American Karate System - the principle of Shuhari-do, and USA Family Karate Center.
My school is currently based at the Lafayette Family YMCA in Lafayette, Indiana.
At the time of this posting, I have been training in the martial arts for 44 years, and have been teaching as a Black Belt for 35 years.
I hold the following ranks: 5th Dan Master Instructor in both "old style" Chung Do Kwan "Tang Soo Do" TKD, and Okinawan Ryu Kyu Kempo; 4th Dan Master Instructor in Moo Duk Kwan TKD; 1st Dan Hapkido and 4th year Apprentince (4th Dan) Instructor in Kali-Escrima & Jun Fan Gung-Fu.
I am the founder of O'Neal's American Karate System - the principle of Shuhari-do, and USA Family Karate Center.
My school is currently based at the Lafayette Family YMCA in Lafayette, Indiana.
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Getting in a YMCA (or Rec Center)
Note: I currently teach at a YMCA, and have been asked by a fellow site member how I got my program in. So I would like to share the following with everyone.
The first thing to do is either visit their website or call to see if they offer a Martial Art or Karate program - if they do not, find out who you need to speak with...in my case, when I taught out of a Rec Center, it was the Fitness Director; at the YMCA, it was the Youth Sports Program Director.
Most of the time, depending on th… Continue
The first thing to do is either visit their website or call to see if they offer a Martial Art or Karate program - if they do not, find out who you need to speak with...in my case, when I taught out of a Rec Center, it was the Fitness Director; at the YMCA, it was the Youth Sports Program Director.
Most of the time, depending on th… Continue
Posted on June 28, 2009 at 2:03am — 15 Comments
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 4:45am on July 1, 2009,
paul mare said…
- Hi Don,
Great to have have you as a friend wil stay in touch
God Bless
Paul Mare
Waterfall
Durban,South Africa
- At 3:39pm on June 28, 2009,
Scott Buendia said… - No problem, bro. :)
- At 4:03pm on June 25, 2009,
billy carter said… - new to here, just wanted to say hey
- At 1:24pm on June 24, 2009,
Michael Massie said…
- Glad to see you on here Don... Enjoy the site!
- At 1:07pm on June 24, 2009,
Martin Johnson said…
- Nice site. What is the best way to approach a place like a YMCA.
- At 12:44pm on June 24, 2009,
Mr Walton said… - Don thanks for the add. Looking forward to hearing about you and your school.
Regards,
- At 12:28pm on June 24, 2009,
- Hey thanks for the friendship. Tell me about your school and do you have a website?
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