Posts Tagged ‘new students’

Kids Karate: 3 Reasons to Enroll Now

At East Valley Martial Arts, our Kids Karate Program for ages six through twelve is our most popular program. Parents appreciate that our instructors reinforce traditional values for children. I cannot speak to what other schools do, as my specialty is teaching here. However, with a little research, parents from other areas can determine if…

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PRE-CLASS ROUTINE

By Jenifer Tull-Gauger Renshi My blogs and newsletter articles often cover the importance of attending class regularly and the etiquette to use when attending.  Let’s take that a step further.  I recently learned how helpful a pre-class routine can be. Putting specific habits to use before you even leave for the dojo is particularly useful…

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WHAT IS A DOJO? & WHY AM I HERE?

By Jenifer Tull-Gauger I like to say that the people make the dojo, or the dojo is the people (who are working together).  Welcome to the concept of Dojo Family!  When you are part of an organization, it is important to know why that group exists, and to know your own role in it. So,…

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FIRST TIME AT A DOJO

By Jenifer Tull-Gauger I stepped in the door under the big block “KARATE” letters.  A class was going on back in the big, blue-matted room.  They were moving and making noise in this local karate school. A lady introduced herself with a friendly smile.  “My sons both do karate here,” she said.  She told me…

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KARATE PARENTING

By a long-time karate mom Parents, your support of your karate students is priceless.  All the instructors appreciate your encouragement and involvement at the dojo.  However, please do not coach or talk to your kids while they are in class. The only exception is in the unlikely event that an otherwise undetected safety situation is…

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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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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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Karate? Ha HA HAA!

By Jenifer Tull-Gauger Shihan, 4th Dan Once, a friend of mine tried our week-long Karate Intro Program.  We’ll call her Mary.  At a young 60 years old she did fine. I never know what to expect when a student steps on the mat for the first time at East Valley Martial Arts – Kenshin Kan. …

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IS KARATE A BOOT TO THE HEAD?

By Jenifer Tull-Gauger Also called “Boot to the Head,” “Ti Kwan Leep” is a skit by the Canadian Comedy troupe, The Frantics, (1987). In it, an Eastern martial arts master starts class by explaining the basic philosophy of a fictional martial art called “Ti Kwan Leep.” An impatient new student, Ed Gruberman, continually interrupts the master,…

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ALL PRISSY & READY FOR KARATE ?

by Jenifer Tull-Gauger A while back, the mom of a karate student came to me with concerns that her daughter was not being given as detailed instruction as the boys.  I asked questions to try to get to the root of this issue.  She told me that she thought it was me giving the boys…

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