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Elinor Silack wrote a new post
1000 Reps of KataThe kata that I have chosen to do 1000 times is Chinto. I have a few reasons for picking this kata. The main reason being that I like how challenging it is because of the length and the double jump kick. I remember…
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Chinto is an amazing kata! You will see so much progression in your kata over the next 13 months. Keep up the good work!
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Chinto is a difficult but, rewarding kata. I hope you enjoy doing it 1000 times.
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Looking good Elinor-San! In your progression toward 1000 reps, you’re going to notice so many small adjustments to make. Those small improvements add up to a next-level kata. It’s those invisible things that many practitioners never get because they don’t put this kind of work in.
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Olivia Ford wrote a new post
Summer PlansThe school year just ended a few days ago, and I am officially on summer vacation! It’s going to be really nice to have the next couple of months off from school because it will give me a lot of free days to t…
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It sounds like a packed summer of fun. Enjoy all the places you will visit and activities you have planned.
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Awesome Olivia! Congrats on finishing your junior year! Enjoy your travels, JROTC camp, and your senior year!
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Elinor Silack wrote a new post
End of Junior YearThis past Thursday was the last day of my junior year of high school. So much has happened this school year, good and bad. The majority of my time was spent in my schools’ AFJROTC program, where I did community s…
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You’re likely going to be in the best shape of your life within the next few months! The summer heat is the unfortunate consequence of that Sacramento life. That said, winter can be an even more challenging time to get your miles in (unless you love riding in the rain). I generally recommend getting ahead while you can now. Maybe some morning or evening rides to avoid the heat?
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I am glad your body is adjusting to all the physical exercise. It will help you in this challenging year.
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Awesome start Elinor! And congrats on wrapping up your junior year!
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Avi Martens wrote a new post
First Week DownI’ve officially finished the first week of my black belt test! Honestly, it’s kind of crazy doing this. I’ve been in karate for 7 years, and truthfully, being a black belt always felt a bit unattainable, like somet…
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Congratulations on starting the black belt challenge. It is great that you will have your friends doing it with you. The support and encouragement you get from them will help you along the way. I am around if you need advice or support also. See you in the dojo.
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You’re such an important part of the dojo family Avi! And this test makes it even more so. The whole dojo is behind you!
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Celebrating your courage and long-term vision, Avi!
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So excited to do this together!
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Nice job! I’m glad you’re enjoying the kata you chose. You mentioned that you began learning this as a brown belt. At my first dojo, we learned this as a blue belt (if I recall correctly). It’s really interesting how alike and yet how different Isshinryu can be from one school to another. I hope you continue to enjoy doing all those jump kicks this year!