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Monday Weekly Update
Hey everybody! We hope that you had a good weekend, as we sure had a busy one! We concluded our Karate Kids Program Graduation Ceremonies this past weekend, thank you to everyone who came out, and congratulations on receiving your new belt! Please look for pictures of the ceremonies to come later this week. This…
Thursday Pic of the Week
Some more pictures from last Friday’s induction ceremony of Hanshi Tallack into the Kingston and District Sports Hall of Fame. Thank you to Audethy Tallack for the pictures and to Chris Ecclestone for the video of his acceptance speech, check them out below!
Web Wisdom Wednesday
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/05/01/national/emperor-akihito-begins-abdication-rituals-japan-marks-end-era/#.XNL0Qo5KjDc Emperor Akihito abdicates with prayer for peace as Heisei Era ends BY TOMOHIRO OSAKI – STAFF WRITER – MAY 1, 2019 On the last day of his 30-year reign, Emperor Akihito on Tuesday said he “sincerely thanks” the Japanese people for their support of him as the symbol of the state, paving the way for…
Tuesday Quote of the Day
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent Van Gogh Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/vincent_van_gogh_150781
Monday Weekly Update
Hello everyone, we hope that you had a great weekend, as we sure had a busy one! This past Friday evening, Hanshi Tallack was inducted into the Kingston and District Sports Hall of Fame as a Builder for his achievements and community work over his career. He is also the first ever Martial Artist inducted…
Thursday Pic of the Week
Happy and grateful to be celebrating ten years as business owner, Sensei Melanie Loxton would like to thank Hanshi Ken Tallack, our dedicated world-class instructors, and our students along with their families, past and present, for making Tallack Martial Arts the great place it is today. Here’s to many wonderful experiences and opportunities to come!
Web Wisdom Wednesday
Continuing off from the great article on Sensei last week, here is another great one on “Senpai” for the fine folks at Tofugu! Give it a read below, or check it out on their site here – https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/senpai/ SENPAI: THE JAPANESE WORD YOU LOOK UP TO WE CAN HELP YOU “NOTICE” HOW TO USE THIS…
Tuesday Quote of the Day
“Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent.” – Napoleon Bonaparte Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/napoleon_bonaparte_108866?img=4
Monday Weekly Update
Hey everybody, we hope you had a good weekend! We’re back and set for a busy week here at the dojo! This past Saturday, the Brazlian Jiu-Jitsu class had the great opportunity to train with master Carlos Machado, we thank you for making your way to Kingston and hope you enjoyed the time at our…
Thursday Pic of the Week
363 Days and counting until we are back in the beautiful city of Kyoto, Japan. Check back often for pictures like these featured from our last trip there in 2016. There will be many great ones to come and be shared when we get back in May of 2020 from the next new trip!
Web Wisdom Wednesday
An excerpt from today’s article in the Kingston Whig Standard on Hanshi Ken Tallack’s induction to the Kingston and District Sports Hall of Fame. … Ken Tallack is the first hall of fame inductee from the local martial arts community. “I’m so pleased to be the first and I hope I opened the door for…
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