Archive for December 2017
Reason to Wake up Daily
Do you have a reason to wake up in the morning? If not, now is the time to get one! The New Year is a great time to reflect on where we are, and what we’d like to do to improve upon that. Enter ikigai: it is just one of the many habits and lifestyle…
Read MoreParticipation Ability in Karate
Students and their parents appreciate the level of participation during class times at East Valley Martial Arts. This is true at many other dojos too. Everybody takes an active role and is expected to use their time on the mat to train. Students do not sit out on the bench during their class. DYNAMIC PARTICIPATION…
Read MoreGoal-Setting with Karate
Goal-setting was unknown to me as a child and youth. I had dreams, hopes and standards. But I did not have the tool of writing down smart goals for a roadmap to help me accomplish what I wanted. As a young adult I learned how to set well-crafted goals from my karate instructor, Michael Newland…
Read MoreGroup Gratitude
This year perhaps more than any before, our dojo has evolved into a group effort. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our students and their families in the setting of their dojo. Here, we practice gratitude for the blessings that have strengthened our dojo this year. We are all part of a team…
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