News:::
Summer, 2007
News:
We have a couple new members Pete Nowick who is referred by Chuck Masny and JJ
Williams who is referred by Chuck Wilson. Let's all show them a warm welcome
to the group.
Brett Finnel comes back to us after a short hiatus - Welcome back,
good to have you.
It seems as though Thursday training is a hit many people have been showing their
faces and we've been having some great energy flowing through the
Dojo.
Speaking of energy... our very own Kenyon Robinson is about to start a group
and branch off on his own very soon. Kenyon is an extremely talented Marital
artist and has many brilliant ideas to explore, investigate and develop.
Let's all give him the support he deserves and help him in any way we can
with his future endeavors.
Chuck W. has organized a great deal on swords from the Oni Forge.
Thanks for stepping up and giving us all an opportunity to participate in
the purchase. We plan on testing these out some time this summer.
Doc Mike is organizing a cutting session for late August / Early September.
Also I must give mention to the outstanding work Doc Mike has accomplished
with the kukishin Bo and yari curriculum. It is really coming together.
Promotions
We have had quite a few promotions this quarter
Pete and JJ on their white belts.
Doug on his Green belt
Kasia on her 9th kyu
Laura W (straps) on her 7th kyu
Chuck M on his 6th kyu
Chuck W on his Brown Belt
Good Job- Everyone is looking great - Keep going!
Vote
Chuck Wilson is looking into an air
conditioning unit for the Dojo.
Once he decides on the make and model - we will cast a vote...
Personally I think it's a good idea.
Saturday Training
Due to lack of interest displayed by
attendance I have decided to remove
our formal Saturday training session. This is not to say a training group
can not get together and train. It just means that I may or may not be
around to direct that training. The new Dojo is open pretty much 24 x 7 for
anyone who wants the Mat Time.
Any Shori Black belt, or any Brown Belt with permissions has the right to
hold a training session.
Black Belt Rings
Cami Cameron of Springfield is working on the Black belt award rings. Check
out her work at
www.kamis-inspirations.com
Media Library:
New Media selections are 1997 Taikai, 1996 Taikai and the new 2006
Daikomyosai.
Try and return all selections within a month of sign out... This way
everyone has viewing opportunities.
What's New?
School News
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Due to space and quality concerns we are unfortunately not accepting new enrollment
without referrals. We will provide alternate training locations for those
who are interested.
It is important for the group to train together and help
each other down the path. Showing up is not only important for individual
development but also for the group itself.
Check out this Website www.bujinmag.com
- developed by Markk Bush.
An official bujinkan e-zine endorsed by Soke and edited by Shihan Ed Martin.
Drop Markk an email from the site.
Site News...
* If any one has any suggestions for the site - I'm open to ideas.
* Articles are requested by members for the editorial section.
* You want an Email contact list... Drop me a line
telling me to add your
name.
Currently, I am only updating this site every quarter. Any news / ideas /
schedule changes will be sent via Email to all members on the list.
Schedule...
Sunday: 9:30 AM - Curriculum Training - @National Karate in Bartlett (corner
of Devon and Prospect)
Tuesday: 7:30 PM - Application study and review.
Thursday: 7:30 PM - Curriculum Training
Saturday: 10:30 AM - Workshops by appointment.
Who's Working What?
Greg L: Small movements
Laura: Small Movements
Mike: Kukishinden ryu Bo and Yari
Kenyon: Takagi Yoshin Ryu
Greg S: Gyokko Ryu
Sam: Black Belt Testing Material
John: 2nd Kyu Material
Chuck W: 4th Kyu material
Kim: Brown Belt Review
Brett: Brown belt review
Chuck M: 5th Kyu - Material
Dave: 6th Kyu material
Laura W: 7th Kyu Material
Doug: 8th Kyu
Kasia: 8th Kyu Kihon Happo - Green belt
Pete: 9th Kyu Kihon happo
JJ: 9th Kyu Kihon Happo
Vic: Koto Ryu Review