IMG_4487 I love visiting Sensei Bennati’s dojo for tournaments because I get to see all of my friends there and I can get new feedback from my kata or sparring from other black belts who might have a different perspective than the black bets in my dojo. This tournament was a point only tournament but … Continue reading “Sparring Tournament in Auburn”
Written by Brody Hocking
My senior class has been raising money for our big trip to Universal Studios at the end of the year all throughout high school but this year we will really need to focus on that because we need to raise a couple thousand more dollars to pay for the bus and other expenses all while … Continue reading “School Fundraisers”
Written by Brody Hocking
My first day of senior year of high school was on Monday August 19th. Going back to school after summer break surprised me how much I actually missed my school. Even though I don’t really like my school that much I know I’m still going to miss it after I graduate. On the first day … Continue reading “The Start of Senior Year”
Written by Matt Nedresky
Sometimes it’s hard to stay positive and optimistic, especially when life seems to hit you with challenges. When things seem bleak, creating your own happiness is vital for carrying on. It’s important to remind ourselves that we have what it takes to get through a tough situation. Keep trying and never give up. Give everything … Continue reading “Manifesting Positivity”
Written by Elan Wilbur
I have good news. I participated in the kata tournament at the dojo. I won 1 st place in my division. There were four of us total. I also competed in weapons kata, but I did not place. There were five of us. I have more work to do to improve my weapons katas. … Continue reading “Kata Tournament”
Written by Matt Nedresky
I went to my friend’s bachelor party over the weekend in South Lake Tahoe. It was a lot of fun and had great times with a group of friends. Although it was very eventful, I was still able to get some training in. Lack of sleep during these events can really effect me, it reminds … Continue reading “Tahoe Weekend”
Written by Elan Wilbur
I finished reading Way Of The Peaceful Warrior A Book That Changes Lives. It was a unique book. I don’t think I have ever read a book like this. It was hard to tell if the main character Dan is imaging the other characters and actions in the book. Are they reality or imagination? There … Continue reading “Way Of The Peaceful Warrior A Book That Changes Lives”
Written by Jake Ross
Me and my dad recently went to Europe. The countries we visited were Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany. This was a different trip for me, then trips I have been on in the past. Not only was this my first time in Europe, but it was also the first time I did most of the planning … Continue reading “Traveling to Europe”
Written by Jake Ross
I have written many times about my love of racing. This summer I had the incredible opportunity to attend an F1 race with my dad. We chose to attend the Belgian Grand Prix, held at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, one of the most legendary circuits in the world. Day 1: Day one was Friday 26 … Continue reading “Attending an F1 Race”
