Today is Yoshi's 6th Birthday. He is still our little puppy but at 85 pounds he sometimes does not feel like it. We are enjoying the day outside in the sun and hanging out chasing the ball.

Here is the video from the Black Belt Spectacular:

Belt presentations today were great! 40 students promoted in rank this afternoon and continue their journey towards Black Belt. There are 2 new Black Belt ranks in the school now – Phil Trupiano received his 1st Degree Black Belt today and Conni Ring received her 2nd Degree Black Belt. Both did a fantastic job with their [...]

The school now has 2 students who have earned the Top Performer Award. Madalynn Lallman showed great courage when she had surgery. She asked great questions so she would understand what was going to happen and trusted the doctors to take care of her. Great job Madalynn! Derek Burnham is a fantastic role model for [...]

There is a lot going on at the karate school this week and there are several important announcements. There are no karate classes this Wednesday. We are hosting a Women's Self Defense Seminar. There are a few spots left if you would like to attend. Please call the school. Stripe Testing Week is here. Students [...]

The Dojo Dogs paid a visit to the school yesterday and enjoyed greeting everyone who came to class – They sure slept well last night! The Black Belt Spectacular is next Saturday at 3pm. Come watch our newest Black Belts perform, Sempai will be performing a double nunchaku form and Sensei is going to show [...]

It was great watching the dads work with their kids today to create a special gift for mom. Watch the video below and leave a comment to tell us what you think.

Psychiatrist Louis B. Cady of Evansville, Indiana, gives us the ABC’s of love as it relates to our children.  When I read this I knew that I wanted to share it with my readers.  Enjoy! Accept your child–not as perfect, not as a “model,” but as a basically good kid. Be there!  You can’t be [...]

Our Black Belts have passed their final exams, and will be officially receiving their new belts on May 22nd at 3pm.  Congratulations to Phil Trupiano, who will be awarded with his first degree Black Belt, and Conni Ring for her second degree Black Belt!  There are 10 spots left for the "No Moms Allowed" event [...]

After 3 months of hard work and dedication, the Spring 2010 Black Belt Camp ends today with the candidates taking their Final Exam. The exam is a combination of a physical fitness test and written exam. This exam is graded as Pass/Fail. The candidates will find out the results of the exam next week.