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…
Read MoreMARVELOUS 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,…
Read MoreMy 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…
Read MoreTHE 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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