Archive for January, 2010

Down But Not Out

January 31, 2010

I started to feel ill on Friday afternoon and by Saturday morning I was down for the count. I am happy to report that I am on the mend today and starting to feel human again. Lots of water and rest. It is great having a team in place that can help out when needed. [...]

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Looking for Someone?

January 29, 2010

Working with our Chamber of Commerce, I have met several hundred people in the past year who specialize in one area of work or another. I have met: Tax preparers, electricians, painters, floor installers, mortgage brokers, bankers, financial planners, and so many more! If you find yourself saying, 'I wish I knew someone that…" please [...]

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Please Pardon Our Dust

January 28, 2010

We are now starting Phase 2 of the repair project from the water pipe issue we had over the break. Please make sure you have indoor shoes as there may be drywall and other materials on the floor in the school.

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100 Boards

January 25, 2010

There are 100 boards making their way to the karate school for the Kick-a-Thon on February 13th. Participants are going to learn all kinds of kicks and techniques about focus and goal setting and finish the seminar with breaking a board! Make sure to mark your calendars! Saturday February 13th at 12:00pm. Come join us for [...]

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Black Belt Camp Begins

January 23, 2010

There are 3 students who started Black Belt Camp today: Conni Ring for 2nd Degree Black Belt Phil Trupiano for Black Belt Jenna Toll for Black Belt These three students will be training extra hard for the next 3 months by attending classes 4 days a week and reviewing everything that they have learned since [...]

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Entrance Repair Well Over Due

January 21, 2010

Workers showed up and repaired the entrance to the plaza. The big holes have been filled in and we don't have to worry about the suspension on our cars being tested anymore.

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Sensei Addresses Local Business Leaders

January 20, 2010

I was asked to speak at the 11th Annual BRAG Hug yesterday morning. This is a group of business leaders who network together to help grow their business and help the community. There were over 300 business leaders in attendance. I spoke to them about the importance of helping the community because without the community, [...]

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Kick-a-thon to benefit Haiti

January 18, 2010

I watched 60 Minutes last night and they showed the devastation and destruction in Haiti after a major earthquake hit. Almost all of the buildings are gone with no immediate means to rebuild. Thousands of people died. This is a great opportunity to teach the students about helping others because it is the right thing [...]

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Westview Early Childhood Center

January 14, 2010

This evening I was asked to teach around 100 4-year olds at the Early Childhood Center at Westview Elementary School how martial arts can help improve focus, listening and leading a healthy lifestyle. The children learned the 3 Rules of Concentration and the Crane. It was fantastic to see the interest and excitement in their [...]

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Cold Rush 2010

January 11, 2010

Here is a fantastic video I created of the Cold Rush Event last weekend.  Leave a comment and tell me what you think…

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