January 22, 2010
Masters Danny Lane and Robert MacEwen Jr. are internationally acclaimed and have traveled the world over the past four decades teaching Dynamic Nihon Goshen Aikido and the fighting and self defense secrets of the Chuck Norris UFAF System.
When:
Friday, February 19, 2010 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm and
Saturday, February 20, 2010 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where:
USA Karate Academy
1535 NE 177th St.,
Shoreline, WA 98155
How much:
Non- Members: $85.00
USA Karate Academy and Nihon Goshen Aikido Members: $75.00
For more information, contact Shihan Joni Sharrah 206-440-5533
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Posted by Gary Bloom
January 12, 2010
This list is a belt requirement for students 12 & under. The completed list is expected on the first class of the week. Help your child develop confidence and self-discipline. Turning in this completed list will help you child feel good about themselves and proud of their accomplishments. (* If you are 5, practice for 5 minutes. If you are 9… practice for 9 minutes)
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Posted by Gary Bloom
January 2, 2010
Monday and Wednesday 8 & under class changes start time to 5:00 pm on January 4th! Students are encouraged to arrive no later than 10 minutes before the start time. Younger students who have been enrolled in the Little Dragon program will be dismissed at 5:45 pm. If a student appears to be losing interest in attending class let us know right away so that we can schedule a conference.
Often times students may exhibit a loss of interest because they are either over or underchallenged in their progress. A conference scheduled with Shihan Joni can help students (and their parents), identify personal goals and challenges. The conference may lead to a recommendation of a class change or some extra help.
We look forward to having all students be ready for class when the opening cermony begins promptly at 5:00 pm.
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Posted by jsharrah
December 11, 2009
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Submitted by Peggy Chelgren and Leigh Gardner
On Sunday December 6, 2009 the TKO Saito-ha organization witnessed an historic event. Soke Del Saito in accordance with the TKO Shihan Kai made the first ever award of the rank Seventh Dan to our sensei, Shihan Joni Sharrah, was promoted to the level of Seventh Dan. Her students couldn’t be prouder of her. In recognition of what her students and all who ever have trained with her have always known, that she “exemplifies the highest level of this rank with her display of outstanding character, technical excellence and service.” Shihan Joni is tireless in her commitment and dedication to karate, her students, and the TKO organization. She lives and breathes the path of the wise, honorable warrior, demonstrating every day that karate-do is a way of life, not an avocation. Her dedication, commitment and leadership span the entire spectrum of her day to day life, in the dojo and out. She had no idea at the age of 20 when she first started karate training that she was on the path to a seventh degree black belt. Sensei Joni has arrived at this high level due to love of this journey. Her skills are amazing from her electric radiation of her kata and kumite to her insightful and gifted teaching abilities. Her outstanding achievement of seventh degree black belt comes from her love of karate and her unfailing commitment to hard work and service. Our pride in the fact that our sensei is the first person, as well as the first woman, to achieve the rank seventh Dan in the TKO organization underscores our pride in the organization. Please join us in this historic moment to congratulate Shihan Joni on this momentous milestone.
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Posted by jsharrah
December 9, 2009
We plan to remodel the dojo over the holidays; hence the dojo is closed December 24, 25, 26, and December 31, January 1st, and 2nd. We will be looking for volunteers to help with the dojo make-over on December 26th and 27th as well as January 1st and 2nd.
In preparing for the dojo remodel, all current martial arts supplies in stock is 15% off. Sparring equipment, such as helmets with face shields, hand pads, protective gear, uniforms, mouthpieces, weapons etc… all will be 15% off. The Black Belt Club Discount can not be combined with this offer.
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Posted by jsharrah
December 9, 2009
That dull cliché is true: it is better to give than to receive. As a million stories tell us — from A Christmas Carol to Finding Forrester — the act of giving, especially, when there’s no parade or photo-op, is how we own a part of something. By own, I don’t mean return-it-to-Costco-if-you’re-disappointed own. I mean that you have an emotional stake in something or someone. The following are a few examples of USA Karate volunteers who have provided significant, but mostly under-the-radar, contributions:
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Posted by jsharrah
December 8, 2009
Jon is like the annoying kid in the front row who raises his hand to answer all the teacher’s questions. Except in this case, Jon is always raising his hand to volunteer for the unpaid dirty work — the metaphorical toilet cleaning — at the dojo. Who will be responsible for getting the dojo cleaned? Jon: I will. Who will rent a truck and bring and return chairs, tables, and so forth for the tournament? Jon: I will. Who will help my son with a emergency roadside service? Jon: I will. You know Jon will get some bread from The Little Red Hen.
Jon’s employer has transferred him to Honolulu. He will return here for a few days, once a month, to do some work and see his family. Denise, Emily, and Sarah will be staying around Edmonds for a time to be determined. Emily goes off to Western next fall. Denise is in grad school but, luckily, there’s a branch of her school in Honolulu if she needs to make a change. Sarah has been looking forward to increased leadership at the dojo, but might have to miss that. Seventy-five percent of the Hies train at USA Karate, and all have close friends here. Some good fortune, but mostly sad news for the Hies. All sad news for the rest of us.
I recommend that everyone join me in my chosen response: I plan to remain in the first stage of grief — denial — forever, or until Jon returns, whichever comes first.
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