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July 2010 Blog Posts (28)

Congrats

I just want to say congratulations to all the new black belts. It was an honor to meet all of you young now black belts who are a inspiration to your community, showing dedication and perseverance through years of training and hard work. You are now members of an elite family and I urge you to continue to strive for perfection both on the dojang floor as well as out side of the dojang.

I had an absolute blast working out with you all and I'm very impressed with your positive attitude and…

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Added by KSN Thornton-Jack on July 30, 2010 at 11:34am — 2 Comments

Essay By: Katherine

By Katherine

Some of my goals upon having reached black belt for my future…

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Added by katherine Dickhaus on July 28, 2010 at 4:23pm — No Comments

information on alcohol outlets, density, and community: from CTC and Derek Franklin

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on July 27, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Heroes

Master Strongheart and Master Wells

Some of my most memorable moments as a child were while at martial arts, and involve the masters. They've helped me a lot in developing myself as a person and as a martial artist. I wouldn't be as good of a person if it weren't for the masters. Throughout my childhood I benefited greatly from their endless patience and ability to work well with children.

Mrs. DeMombrun …

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Added by Walker Nelson on July 24, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

MY final hero's

MY FINAL HEREO'S ARE: the masters. They have taught me the most amazing things you can imagine. They have helped me in school with self control and self discipline and I love their humor especially Master strongheart's. They have helped me in with a conflict between me and my friends they love me through a rough day that I have and they cheer me up i everyway. They pay attention to me if they notice that my eyes look heavy or red and the are just plain out... are you ready for…

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Added by shan-tia booker on July 23, 2010 at 9:00pm — No Comments

MY 4TH HERO

Audriyana my 7 year old cousin has an imagination of a scientist she tries harder she when defeat is just around the corner her personality is the most enjoyable thing. Her faith is as strong as a tree. She never gives up she loves hannah montanah and i play games with related to that and I do it because I love her and she loves me. She is a puzzle solver and loves games especially house and she is MY HERO.

Added by shan-tia booker on July 23, 2010 at 8:54pm — No Comments

my third hero

My third hero is my 2 year old cousin kei'ana. She will light your day no matter what has happened. Her laugh if like a song, her smile is the light in a dark tunnel. Her hug is as if you are hugging the most precious thing on earth. Her voice can guide you through a maze. She loves me know matter what she helps me in anyway she can think of she is my hero. Neicy thank you for creating kei'ana and thenk GOD he brought her through.

Added by shan-tia booker on July 23, 2010 at 8:49pm — No Comments

my hero

Another one of my hero's is Meghan Frei. She is always willing to help me in whatever way she can.She does things that I admire like when she keeps going after she gets hurt in board breaks or in sparring or anything else. She also looks at things in a positive way if she hurts herself and someone asks if she's ok she will say something like "oh it's just a scratch " or " it just hurts a little bit " or "i'm fine". I want to be a super like her and Meghan if you are reading…

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Added by shan-tia booker on July 23, 2010 at 8:41pm — No Comments

My goals upon having reached black belt for my furture training and learning

My goals upong having reached black belt for my future training and learning are these following:

-HONESTY

-INTEGRITY

-STRENGHTH

-REACHING KSNM RANKING

-FELLOWSHIP

-INDEPENDENCE

-AND HONOR

These I hope to learn each and everyday throughout my training everyday.

Added by shan-tia booker on July 23, 2010 at 8:31pm — No Comments

what kind of black belt i will be

I will be a black belt that everybody feels comfortable to be around, someone that respects and welcomes evrybody. I will be honest in everyway, I will help everybody in need. I want to be someone everyone look up to.

I would like to teach a class and they leave and think that they learned the coolest thing ever taught by the coolest teacher ever. And they leave wanting to come back.

Added by shan-tia booker on July 23, 2010 at 8:18pm — No Comments

2. What kinda of black belt will I be?

I will be the type of black belt who works hard for what I want and will not give up easily. I will succeed in most things and help other where help is needed.

Added by Eben Diederich on July 23, 2010 at 2:15pm — No Comments

1. What are my goals upon having reached black belt for my future training and learning?

My goals upon reaching my black belt are to better understand and incorporate the 10 Articles of Mental Training into my life.

-Loyalty

-Obedience

-Love

-Cooperation

-Faithful

-Respect

-Honesty

-Compassion

-Mercy

-Persistance

Added by Eben Diederich on July 23, 2010 at 1:39pm — No Comments

My Living Heroes My first hero is my mom because she has always been there for me when I needed her. Another reason she is my hero is because she dragged me into the old Mercer Island Martial A…

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Added by katherine Dickhaus on July 22, 2010 at 5:34pm — 1 Comment

Lindy Elggren showing community leadership: help her out!

Please help us collect items for the women served by the YWCA! These items will be combined to make 50 hygiene kits.

Suggested donations (travel size):

· soap…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on July 22, 2010 at 3:15pm — No Comments

Heros, Alexie Sherman.

Alexie Sherman is an author of many books that have been censored. I respect the fact that he uses his freedom of speak to portray his stories, and that he isn't intimidated into writing his books how some people would think is right. That is why he is my hero.

Added by Eben Diederich on July 22, 2010 at 3:02pm — No Comments

Heros, Daniel Rowe.

Daniel Rowe is a friend of mine who longboards, he recently got in an accident and went to the hospital for several days. I admire him because even though he got hurt while longboarding he's going to continue on because it's something he loves doing.

Added by Eben Diederich on July 22, 2010 at 2:50pm — No Comments

Heros, my 8th grade science teacher.

My eighth grade science teacher, Mrs. Bamer is one of my living heros because they way she taught me, and how courageous she is, helping out the Earth. She inspired me to go out and go green to help save our Earth.

Added by Eben Diederich on July 22, 2010 at 2:42pm — No Comments

Heros, my dad.

I chose my dad as one of my living heros because he shows me that if I work hard it will pay off. My dad has a job as a doctor which he has been working for for since I was a baby. He also does a lot of yard work and work around the house, showing me that if you really work hard at something you care about it'll eventually pay off, and you will succeed.

Added by Eben Diederich on July 22, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Heros, my cousin Curtis.

I chose my cousin Curtis as one of my living heros because he is part of what inspired me to take up martial arts in the first place. He got his black belt when he was about my age, and just kept on going from there. He became the Rhode Island state champion for his age group, and for this I idolize him.

Added by Eben Diederich on July 22, 2010 at 1:52pm — No Comments