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Self Defense ClassA couple of weeks ago, I got a message from a friend that I haven’t seen for almost two years now. She used to train at the dojo when I was in middle school, but she quit a few years ago. She was reaching out to m…
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You really took the ball and ran with this! Thank you for spreading our karate out into the community and teaching self-defense! Being able to host a class like this on short notice is a testament to your understanding of the techniques and to your many hours of participating in similar classes that we have hosted over the years. Nicely done Olivia-San!
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Kata TournamentOver the weekend, the dojo hosted a kata tournament. I was one of the judges for the tournament, and it was my first time judging with score cards instead of flags. Judging with flags is a lot easier for me, so the…
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Congratulations on placing first in the kata tournament. It is a great picture of you and Avi with your metals. I have competed in many tournaments. Some tournaments I have not won a metal and some I have won medals. It is a great feeling of accomplishment when you finally win first place. Enjoy it.
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Thank you! Your support with the tournaments and training in general means a lot!
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Congrats!
Your hard work and dedication is paying off. And now you are seeing the results.This is a great picture of you two!
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How We Choose To Be HappyMy school year started almost two months ago, and in some of my classes, I have free time during the class period. Sometimes I try to finish my homework during that time so that I don’t have to do it at home, but m…
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That sounds like a really positive uplifting book to read. I agree that happiness comes from one’s self. Money and material things cannot make someone truly happy. Kindness is an excellent way to feel joy and happiness.
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You’ve convened me to add this to my reading list! I especially appreciate your key takeaways and summary.
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One Month UpdateAs I approach the end of the first month of my test, I am feeling much more comfortable with my daily numbers than I did when I first started. It has still been an incredibly difficult month, because even though I…
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That is awesome you have completed your first month. I am glad it is getting easier to do your daily tasks. Happy birthday! I hope you had a fantastic day.
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Congratulations on completing your first month! One day at a time. 🙌🏼
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Color GuardThis past week, I have been more focused on getting my pushup and situp numbers in. Very quickly into the test, I fell behind on my pushup and situp numbers, so I have been working towards getting them back up.…
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That is good you are able to do rotc with karate. The rotc will help you for exercise and endurance for this test. It is important to continue to do the hobbies you enjoy to stay balanced.
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Olivia-san, thank you for being so welcoming and patient to me and Ashley on our first evening class! And for being the first to hold pads for me ever. We are rooting for you on your black belt journey! Thanks again.
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What you are learning now about time management and self-discipline will stay with you for life. It will be a powerful tool as you move in to college and career!
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That is awesome you shared self defense wrist escapes. It is a very important movement in self defense so they cannot be taken away. I hope they remember it if they ever have to protect themselves. Sharing your knowledge can help people who want to learn.