Bill
Sorry to hear your bad news, however I'm sure you'll soon rise like a
Phoenix from the ashes of the fire

Respect

Paul Corrigan
www.tatakai.org.uk

In aberdeenkenpo@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Lammon" <blam@...> wrote:
>
> Belt Promotions: Testing was held in February 6th. Congratulations
> to the following on their promotions: Terry Wacholz, yellow belt;
JD
> Shultis, blue belt. Wayne Krysowaty also received his escrima
> weapons patch. The next testing will be announced in class.
>
> Business: Just a reminder that monthly membership fees are due
this
> month. Please have dues paid by February 8th. If you've ordered
> gear or equipment please pay for it right away.
>
> Upcoming Events: May 5th there will be the annual International
> Taekwondo Tournament in Clark, SD. Competitors come from as far
away
> as Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico to compete. This is a big
> tournament and it's sponsored by Master Sanchez of Clark TKD.
>
> Dojo: As some of you have realized we have not had any new students
> join in the last two months. I've also been informed that another
> student will be leaving the dojo at the end of February. I'm no
> longer in a position where I can continue to pay the dojo operating
> costs out of my own pocket. After all I am a cop and cops don't
make
> that much. I'm trying to make arrangements for those that want to
> continue their training. Remember a naked man in an empty room can
> practice karate. It doesn't take special equipment or a fancy
> building. Being a martial artist is more than a hobby, it's a way
of
> life. I've guided many of you for the past two years down the path
> towards enlightenment. You all have the ability to continue if you
> choose to. Remember it's not up to me if you become black belts or
> not, it's up to you. My goal has always been to make you all
better
> than when you started and to have you all become better martial
> artists than me.
> For now the dojo at 506 NE 1st Ave will be shutting down. I'm
> going to take March off to get my life back on track as I'm
currently
> going through a divorce. Come April I plan on picking up my
training
> and moving forward. I want to test for my 3rd degree black belt by
> this summer.
> For many of you this is a shocker. For me I'm used to it. I've
> had many dojos shut down that I trained at but it didn't prevent me
> from continuing my training. Continue with your training. Again I
> made a commitment to train you and you made a commitment to learn.
> For those that want to continue to train I will continue to teach
> you, it jsut won't be in the present dojo.
> You can stay in touch with me via the email address below and my
> old phone number. I hope that some of you will compete in the TKD
> tournament in Clark in May. I still plan on going and will coach
> whoever wants me to. I will be keeping the Yahoo Groups webpage up
> and running. It's a good way for everyone to stay in touch. I
> strongly recommend joining it if you have not already done so.
> It has been my pleasure to serve as your instructor for the last
> two years. I've had the chance to have almost 100 people come
> through the dojo in that time. I hope I've offered you all a
> positive experience of the martial arts. Kenpo is such a unique
> martial art. Many other arts are based on kenpo. Martial arts
have
> been a part of my life for the last 18 years of my life. I hope
> someday you, the next generation of martial artists, will carry on
> the tradition to future generations to come. Karate is not about
> fighting, it's a system of thought. Never forget that.
>
> Other: Be sure to check out our Yahoo Groups webpage:
> http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/aberdeenkenpo/ And as some of
> you noticed on the last newsletter there is an email address listed
> below. Feel free to email me but please no spam.
>