Hey everyone, we hope that you had a great weekend! We are back to another week of classes here at the dojo as we catch up some students from this past week’s testing. Thank you and congratulations to everyone that came out this past Friday to our ceremony, we hope you enjoy your new belt!…
Thursday Pic of the Week
644 Days and counting… can’t wait to go back and visit the beautiful country of Japan!
Tuesday Quote of the Day
“Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.” – Josh Billings Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/josh_billings_161323
Monday Weekly Update
Hey everyone, we hope that you had a great weekend! We are back as we get set for another ‘Testing Week’ here at the dojo, so don’t forget to bring in those Home Achievement Charts and/or Belt Testing Sheets for your test this week. All successful rank testing students will be invited to our monthly…
Thursday Pic of the Week
Wishing Kung-Fu student Josh the best of luck as he travels back home to Germany today, these group pictures were taken from his last class on Tuesday evening. We had a great time working with you over the past 6 months, and hope you enjoyed our Canadian customs and delicacies. The dojo will be a bit…
Web Wisdom Wednesday
Another great and exhaustive atricle by the folks at Tofugu, give it a read! – https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/genki-meaning/ THE MEANING OF GENKI: GOING WAY BEYOND “O GENKI DESU KA? HAI, GENKI DESU.”START USING THE WORD “GENKI” THE WAY THE JAPANESE USE IT. JULY 10, 2018 • 6267 WORDS WRITTEN BY MAMI SUZUKI, MICHAEL RICHEY, AND KOICHI • ART BY AYA FRANCISCO 元気（げんき） LIVELY, FULL OF SPIRIT,…
Tuesday Quote of the Day
“Sports do not build character. They reveal it.” – Heywood Broun Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/heywood_broun_100512?img=3
Monday Weekly Update
Hey everyone! We hope that you had a great weekend, we are back and set for another great week of classes here at the dojo! This week is ‘Pre-Testing Week’, so make sure that you are in for your classes and are working hard to get ready for your tip or belt test for next…
Thursday Pic of the Week
The beauty of Japanese Architecture…
Web Wisdom Wednesday
Having only been to 2 of the 5 recommended, I’m making it to the other 3 when we’re back in 2020! – https://www.adorama.com/alc/the-top-5-photo-spots-in-kyoto The Top 5 Photo Spots in Kyoto Traveling to Kyoto as a photographer feels like stepping into a time machine. With it’s magical bamboo forests, Geisha’s scurrying through Gion’s narrow streets and ornate…
Tuesday Long Weekend Update & Quote of the Day
Hey everyone! We hope that you had a great Canada Day Long Weekend, and that you got some time to enjoy it with your friends and families, celebrated the great country we are all fortunate enough to live in, as well as stay cool from some of the hottest days of the year so far!…
Thursday Pic of the Week
This is just a friendly reminder that ALL CLASSES will be postponed this Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for the Canada Day Holiday Weekend. Classes will resume on Tuesday July 3rd. We hope that you all get out and enjoy a great Canada Day Long Weekend with your friends and families!
