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Unfortunately something personal has come up and I cannot join the Ladies this time around. It is with my deepest regret that I must bow out. I cannot begin to tell you how this saddens me. This is such a terrific opportunity to train with the best. I hope you know I am there with you in spirit ...

I think 4-6 year olds are just the coolest age and I love teaching them yoga and karate. NAPMA has an excellent children's program called Little Ninjas. This program offers children a strong foundation in essential character qualities such a courtesy and discipline. In addition, the program is ...

[quote] Panther writes: So are we now talking about accidents or are we including murders? If were discussing accidents as it appears and as the discussion was about before, I have already shown that firearms accidents account for a small percentage of accidental deaths of children. And that it is ...

Oh my, my, my. I was unaware this thread moved over here! Indeed I had been laughing over my recent demise!

First and foremost I would like to say nothing, and I mean nothing, was meant to address anyone's (and especially Bart's divorce.) I have NO personal knowledge or interest in Bart's divorce ...

Wow. I was totally blown away by that post. This year I went from being a Uechi instructor to being a yoga instructor. The other night I had this epiphany of the similarities between kata practice and yoga. How in both disciplines it strengthens and balances the body. How in both the breathing and ...

You don't mention what state you live in but Massachusetts has some long-standing and very specific regulations in Mass. General Laws, Chapter 269 Section 12. Those weapons outlawed include but are not limited to: a switch blade, any ballistic knife, sling shot, bean blower, sword cane, pistol cane ...

Oh yeah! Count me in! You are right on the money Bill. Peggy is one of the most gifted women in Uechi Ryu and has a heart of gold. This is a trip of a lifetime and I for one don't want to miss out on this historic event! I'll be spreading the word among the ladies and saving my coffee money until ...

I don't have a PhD in physiology but in my uneducated opinion much would depend on if you were looking at a long term viable commercial AMERICAN children's karate program. And of course the age of the child. How do Americans discipline their children? What are they looking for from your karate ...

Ok. Sticking my two cents in again. Hopefully some of this will help you guide the Uechika of the future.

Knuckle push ups: Save them for the grown up classes. The pain discourages most children and the experts warn that it can damage tender epiphysial plates - the growth plates in their hands ...

Having twin girls who struggled down the path to black belt, I know the frustration a parent can feel. I was lucky to be able to leave the girls in the capable hands of the likes of Buzz Durkin, Tracy Rose, Stephen Perry and Gary Khoury. I am forever grateful for their unending patience - when mine ...