We’ve just set up a new Twitter account! So for those of you who are into “Tweeting”, you can follow us!
Uncategorized
Regular Workout and Tournament Update
There is an update to the “Virden” tournament information.
This year, the tournament will be held in Hamiota, MB. It is approximately 180 KM from Carlyle just a little north of Virden. It would be great to see many of our members attending this tournament and workout. The dates are Friday, February 24 – Evening Workout; Saturday, February 25 – Tournament.
See you there.
Duffle Bags Have Arrived!
The duffle bags have arrived and will be available at tonight’s workout.
Tournament Season
Tournament season is upon us and there are a number of exciting tournament approaching. Some are nearby, others are further away. All of the are exciting and unique.
The next “near” tournament is the “VIRDEN WADO-KAI KARATE TOURNAMENT” held in Virden, MB. The dates for this tournament are FEBRUARY 24 & 25, 2012. This is an excellent tournament for us since it is the Manitoba Provincial tournament and it is so close to our own dojo. It would be great for a group of karateka to attend. Like our tournament, there is a workout on Friday night and then the tournament on Saturday. More details will be posted soon.
Even before the Virden tournament is the Whitecourt Wado Kai – Clinic And Tournament. The dates for this tournament are February 10 – 12, 2012. Download the tournament form Whitecourt Tournament 2012. This tournament also includes an advanced Brown/Black Belt workout on the Sunday if some of our advanced karateka are interested in attending.
GRADING AGAIN!!
There will be a grading for the Adult/Jr. class on Tuesday, January 24 at the regular class time of 7:30 p.m.
Be sure to bring along your GRADING FORM AND FEES so that everything is in order for the grading.
Come early and stretch/warm-up so that you are ready to take the floor and begin promptly at 7:30!
Good Luck.
CONGRATULATIONS to all of the Just for Kicks students who were awarded stripes/belts at the grading last week! Way to go, everyone!!
GRADING!
Grading time is here again.
There will be a Just for Kicks grading on this Tuesday, January 17. The students should be at the dojo early and ready to start at 6:30 sharp! Be sure to bring water for any short breaks. Encourage your karateka to pay close attention to the Sempai leading each component of the grading and to give their very best effort, even if they make some mistakes. Encourage them to run through their basics and kata at home leading up to the grading so they are prepared.
The Adult/Jr grading will take place next week, Tuesday, January 24. The same advice should be taken by our older karateka. Bring water, practice at home, come early, and be prepared. Along with crisp technique and spirited kata, the stances should be deep and solid. Focus on the instructions given by the Sensei and try your hardest… even if you make a mistake.
Good luck, everyone. See you at the gradings.
Classes Resume…
REMEMBER…
Classes resume this Tuesday, January 10!
See you at the dojo.
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year, everyone!
Regular classes resume next Tuesday, January 10.
REMINDER: Just for Kicks grading on January 17 and an adult/jr. grading may be added to the same night or the next week!
See you next Tuesday!
Last Class before Christmas Break
Tonight is our final workout before the holidays.
Be sure to work extra hard tonight so that you’re prepared for a two week lay-off! Try to find a few minutes during the holidays to work some basics like stances and techniques along with a bit of kata. The grading will come up quickly in January and you don’t want to be unprepared!!
See you at class.
The 20 Precepts of Karate
In our discussion during last night’s cool-down, we discussed the “Father of Modern Karate,” Gichin Funakoshi Sensei.
He developed, and lived by, his 20 Precepts of Karate. Check out these precepts on our Words of Wisdom page.
Moose Mountain Karate 