A great little article on fellow CKKA Clubs Valois Kung-Fu and Iron Dragon Martial Arts in Quesnel, British Coumbia!! – https://www.quesnelobserver.com/sports/quesnel-kung-fu-dojo-holds-tourney/ Quesnel kung fu dojo holds tourney Three clubs exhibited their skills for family, friends and instructors By: RONAN O’DOHERTY Valois Kung-fu recently threw their first martial arts tournament since moving into their new dojo…
Tuesday Long Weekend Update & Quote of the Day
Hey everybody! We hope that you had a great long weekend, we’re back! and set for another great week here at the dojo. All students that passed their rank test this past week will be presented their new belts in classes this week, congratulations to all of you for working hard and passing your test…
Thursday Pic of the Week
A sneak peek at our hotel that our Canadian delegation will be staying at for our upcoming trip to Kyoto, Japan in April of 2020, can’t wait!
Web Wisdom Wednesday
Check out the video and interviews from the Kingston and District Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Featuring Hanshi Tallack. Thank you to Global Kingston for the coverage! New group of athletes inducted into Kingston and District Sports Hall of Fame By Global News WATCH: The Kingston and District Sports Hall of Fame held its 24th…
Tuesday Quote of the Day
“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” – Harry S Truman Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/harry_s_truman_109615?img=5
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…
