Archive for September 2013

ADVANCED RANK & RESPONSIBILITY

Each of the three brown belts in our ranking system is an invitation to black belt.  These high ranks hold a lot of responsibility. Maybe the most obvious responsibility for brown belts and above in both the Kids and Adults program is remembering a lot of katas and complexes.  To remember them and keep them…

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MARVELOUS MARTIAL ARTISTS’ POINTERS

by Jenifer Tull-Gauger Traditional martial arts can have a huge positive life-impact on a growing child.  It can do the same for a full-grown adult.  The longer a person is actively involved in traditional karate, the more they will develop confidence, perseverance, respect (for self and others), discipline, good moral character, positive attitude, strength, agility,…

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My Country & My Dojo

By Jenifer Tull-Gauger, September 2001. I watched footage of the September 11th terrorist attack on our country without shedding a tear.  I was shocked, scared, sorrowful, angry, and confused, but my eyes were dry as I watched from a distance. I cried just a few tears while watching the Prayer Service at the State Capitol…

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THE PERFECT TRAINING PARTNER

There is a place inside all of us that longs to feel connected, as to a twin. A couple of years ago, we had a teenaged young lady start karate.  She was a bright, positive student.  She would have liked to see other beginner females her age at the dojo.  I think that is why…

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