Miyagi Chojun: His Life and Times https://nonprofitmartialarts.com/2017/07/11/miyagi-chojun-his-life-and-times/ By: K.B. Tallack (This is an essay I wrote and put away about 20 years ago. I thought I would share it here.) Miyagi Chojun Sensei, whose life and philosophies have touched millions’ is known as the founder of Goju-Ryu Karate-do, but the driving forces behind his life’s’…
Tuesday Quote of the Day
“Less is only more where more is no good.” – Frank Lloyd Wright Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/f/franklloyd100204.html
Monday Weekly Update
Hey everyone! We hope that you had a great weekend. We are back to another ‘Testing Week’ here at the dojo, so make sure that you are in for class, working hard, and bringing in your Home Achievement Chart and/or Belt Testing Sheet for your tip or belt test this week! Our monthly Graduation Ceremony…
Thursday Pic of the Week
Look for some more big things to come soon… Thank you to our talented instructor Dominique for her hard work!
Wisdom Wednesday
Sorry to hear of the loss of a great martial artist who had such an impact on many of our affiliated schools and students. http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/martial-arts-community-mourning-the-loss-of-grand-master-pan-1.3487273 Grand Master Qing Fu Pan, a martial arts mentor and actor, passed away at his Kitchener home on Thursday. Pan was recognized as a kung fu master around the world….
Tuesday Quote of the Day
“When unhappy, one doubts everything; when happy, one doubts nothing.” – Joseph Roux Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/j/josephroux101363.html
Monday Long Weekend Update
Hey everyone, we hope that you had a great Canada day long weekend! We are back and ready for classes as we move onto another ‘Pre-Testing Week’ here at the dojo. So make sure that you are in for class, working hard, and getting ready to test next week! This week we are also starting…
Thursday Pic of the Week
The Tallack Martial Arts Lion Dance Team at Midori Gifts for their Grand Opening Celebration this past Friday! Thank you to Tina and the staff for having us out! 🙂
Wisdom Wednesday
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/06/28/business/worlds-first-starbucks-coffee-shop-tatami-rooms-open-kyoto/#.WVPLDIjyvGg World’s first Starbucks coffee shop with tatami rooms to open in Kyoto KYODO Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto has many tourist attractions to offer, from its historic sites to scenic landscapes, and is now adding a new one to its list — the world’s first Starbucks coffee shop with tatami rooms. Starbucks Coffee Japan…
Tuesday Quote of the Day
“Trust your hunches. They’re usually based on facts filed away just below the conscious level.” – Joyce Brothers Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/j/joycebroth104690.html
Monday Weekly Update
Hey everyone, we hope that you had a great weekend! We are back as we move onto the final week of June here at the dojo. Now that it is officially Summer, students can their Tallack t-shirts instead of their jackets on these hot days, just don’t forget your pants and belt! This weekend is…
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“Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting” – Joyce Meyer https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/j/joycemeyer567645.html
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