Seconded on that big thank you to Jon - you rock, dude!!
You're definately the glue that brings us together, and your patience and
thoughtfulness with new students is awesome. Can't wait to hear about your
adventures in SoCal.

Jon: the color printer in the engineering is down right now, but if it's
back up in time I can run off a bunch of pictures, even on the day of the
25th, no problem.

alisa

On Tue, 18 Sep 2007, Jon Keeling wrote:

> I would like to make a public Thank You to Sensei Jon Willson, who
> may not be a karate "master" but has put in so much effort into
> karate and specifically the dojo in Santa Cruz throughout the years
> and in his special way has inspired many through his tireless
> dedication and wonderful personality. He is truly a great leader-by-
> example and fantastic person. We can all learn something from him.
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> Even though Mr Willson has moved away, he still helps make sure his
> karate "family" in Santa Cruz will continue to have a place where
> people feel they are learning, developing and among friends.
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> I have known Jon W since I moved to Santa Cruz in 1989. During
> times when others were teaching, he has been a great student,
> helping however he could. During times that he was the teacher, he
> has helped guide students, no matter if it was a class of 20
> students or just 1. And he has never stopped developing his own
> karate through his persistent quest for knowledge and abilities.
> Now, he is training at a new dojo. I am sure when he visits in the
> future he will have some fresh insights into training that could be
> of value to others. I look forward to his visits back here and in
> visiting him on my future vacations to San Diego.
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> Some of you may not be aware of Mr Willson's past & present medical
> condition. No need to go into detail. But to say that he has
> overcome some obstacles in life is quite an understatement. And he
> has done it with a smile on his face.
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> Please join me in extending a special THANK YOU to Sensei Jon
> Willson, karate student & instructor, life-guide and inspiring,
> warm, caring, humorous human being.
>
> Jon Keeling
> PS- I don't mean to completely ignore Kai here. He has also been a
> key part of the development of the UCSC dojo the past few years.
> Actually, I was just thinking of him when I read in the news that
> tomorrow is "International Talk Like a Pirate Day"!
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