Hello everyone, we hope that you had an awesome weekend and had a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather. This past Friday we were excited to have a Kobudo seminar with Kyoshi Mike Sywyc and Michael Salciccoli from East Wind Budo Life Center. Students had the opportunity to refine their skills with Bo, Sai, and…
Thursday Pic of the Week
Our group of successful candidates from this past Saturday’s 2017 Annual Black Belt Test, congratulations everyone! Thank you for making it out and also raising over $600 and food donations to the Kingston Food Bank!
Wisdom Wednesday
Another reason why I love Japan, the best thing you didn’t know you needed! http://kotaku.com/japan-creates-samurai-armor-for-cats-and-dogs-1795874185 Brian Ashcraft [Image: Samurai Age] It was only a matter of time, but a company in Fukuoka, Japan is now making samurai armor for pets. The company, known as “Samurai Age,” also crafts made-in-Japan miniature armor for dolls and bottles…
Tuesday Quote of the Day
A good quote for a rainy day! “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” – Maya Angelou Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/mayaangelo578763.html
Monday Weekly Update
Hey everyone! We hope that you had a great weekend, as we sure did! This past Saturday was our annual Karate Kids Skills Competition, Tournament, BBQ, Fundraiser, and Black Belt Test day! We started the morning at Cataraqui Woods Elementary School where over 100 students, instructors, assistants, and family members joined together to test their…
Thursday Pic of the Week
Our group of successful Black Belt & Black Sash students from last year’s test. Look forward to seeing the 2017 group this weekend!
Wisdom Wednesday
Another great article by the group at Tofugu, give it a read! – https://www.tofugu.com/japan/omiyage/ OMIYAGE: THE GIFT YOU HAVE TO KEEP ON GIVING THE SOCIAL CONSTRAINT THAT’S ACTUALLY A LOT OF FUN MAY 2, 2017 • 3664 WORDS WRITTEN BY CARLA SINCLAIR AND MICHAEL RICHEY • ART BY AYA FRANCISCO If you’ve ever traveled to a…
Tuesday Quote of the Day
“Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.” – Saadi Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/s/saadi155337.html
Monday Weekly Update
Hey everyone! We hope that you had a great weekend, the weather here sure was nice enough for it! We are looking forward to our special event THIS SATURDAY and will be practicing for it all this upcoming week. Starting at Cataraqui Woods Elementary at 10AM for our Karate Kids Summer Skills Competition and BBQ,…
Thursday Pic of the Week
Our group of successful Black Belt & Black Sash candidates from 2015. Look for the 2016 group next week, and then this year’s 2017 group after our test on Saturday June 3rd!
Wisdom Wednesday
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/japan/articles/the-japanese-landscapes-that-inspired-katsushika-hokusai/ The Japan that inspired Katsushika Hokusai – and his iconic Great Wave Mount Fuji was a huge influence on the seminal artist CREDIT: ALAMY Danielle Demetriou, destination expert 23 MAY 2017 • 10:31AM The entrance would fit perfectly into a bucolic Japanese woodblock print. There is an elegantly gnarled pine tree, a small stream…
Tuesday Quote of the Day & Long Weekend Update
Hey everybody! We hope that you had a great long weekend, as we sure did! Classes are back to their regular schedule today, and any students who were unable to attend the Graduation Ceremony this past Friday will receive their new rank in class this week. This is also our final full week of Karate…
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