My New Black Belts

Congratulations Brian, Emily, Owen and John! I am very proud of each of you. Job well done!

Jissen Magazine

This is a great site. I downloaded vol.5 and printed it. Very, very good. Check it out and let me know what you think

Our Friend

This is our friend and classmate Dennis LaRossa.

Dennis is engaged in a battle with a serious illness and I wanted to put this picture up on our blog just to remind everyone to keep him in our thoughts and prayers.

I'm with you Dennis. I think about you every day.

Judging Kata

This is a copy and paste from my saved doc.

CRITERIA FOR DECISION

1.The Kata must be performed with competence, and must demonstrate a clear understanding of the traditional principles it contains. In assessing the performance of a contestant or team the Judges will look for:

a. A realistic demonstration of the Kata meaning.

b. Understanding of the techniques being used (BUNKAI).

c. Good timing, rhythm, speed, balance, and focus of power (KIME).

d. Correct and proper use of breathing as an aid to KIME.

e. Correct focus of attention (CHAKUGAN) and concentration.

f. Correct stances (DACHI) with proper tension in the legs, and feet flat on the floor.

g. Proper tension in the abdomen (HARA) and no bobbing up and down of the hips when moving.

h. Correct form (KIHON) of the style being demonstrated.

i. The performance should also be evaluated with a view to discerning other points.

j. In Team Kata synchronization without external cues is an added factor.

Gmail - Street Survival Newsline: Computing suspect speed in officer attacks - garymcampbell@gmail.com

This one is for Tim. We were talking about this in class today. You might find this article interesting.
Gmail - Street Survival Newsline: Computing suspect speed in officer attacks - garymcampbell@gmail.com

Date for the Adult has been changed.

Sensei Hodgkiss called today.

The date of the 2009 Adult Tournament will be on the 25th of April.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but look at it this way we have an extra week to practice.

Changing minds and persuasion -- How we change what others think, believe, feel and do

I posted this site some time ago but it is worth a second look. Check out the section on body language. Especially the sub section aggressive body language. Great stuff for self defense.
Changing minds and persuasion -- How we change what others think, believe, feel and do

Sensei Steves

OK boys and girls here it is, Sensei Steve's address and email. If you want his phone number you must email me and I will send it to you.

12056 Eskimo Curlew Road
Weeki Wachee Fla. 34614

ssukernick@tampabay.rr.com

Send him some Christmas Cheer!

Airman Robert

Just in case you haven't been to class lately. Robert has joined the Air force and will be leaving on Monday December 15th.

This is the beginning of a new chapter in your life story. Stay safe my friend. I wish you the best of luck on your new adventure. Miss ya already!