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Reflecting on the YearAs we barely finish Thanksgiving and move into the Christmas season, I look forward to the new coming year. This year has been a trial for many reasons. There’s been lots of good things, however. I had many a…
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Trip to Japan (part 2)Continuing from where the last post left off, I wanted to finish my official report of Japan. From Okinawa, we went to Osaka and then Kyoto. Osaka is a large city with excellent food. Kyoto has beautiful temples…
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Wow! What an amazing adventure. I hope I can go again someday. Japan is rich in culture, people , and food. What great memories to last a lifetime.
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Trip to Japan (part 1)I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel to Japan for 2 weeks with a friend from the karate dojo. I can’t speak enough amazing things about this country. The food, the people, the history, the cities a…
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It sounds like you are having an amazing adventure. I can’t wait to see pictures. Enjoy the rest of the trip.
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One Last VacationAs the year and my black belt journey near their end, I have one last special trip planned to finish out an amazing year. I will be going to Japan with one of my friends and fellow dojo-mate. This trip holds a…
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I hope you have a fantastic trip. The culture, people, and food are going to be a memorable and exciting experience. I hope it enhances and invigorates your joy of karate to visit where ishinru started. I look forward to hearing all about your adventures. Safe travels.
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Thank you Elan! I will definitely post and send lots of pictures and stories.
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Staying MotivatedAfter an amazing trip abroad, I have been having difficulty getting back into the swing of things as far as training, and even work. Especially with my knee injury, I am hesitant to get back into things fully so as…
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We are in the home stretch. Your numbers look good for finishing the challenge. Some of them you have already completed over 100%. That’s wonderful. Rest you knee so it can heal. Don’t stress about sparring because you are talented in. Do what you can and keep on going. That is what I do.
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Thank you Elan as always for your support and kind words. It has been a great training journey with you!
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You are correct. We preserve and never give up. We keep on going even when it is difficult. That is the heart of this challenge.