Upcoming July Class Schedule

Sasaki’s Kenpo Karate

Making It Happen, One Kick at a Time!

 

 

 

 

 

July-2010

Kids & Teens

Section

July 12-16; July 19-23

9 am to 1 pm

Join us for our Martial Arts Summer Camp for ages 7 to 15 ONLY. No experience is necessary (though you must have a martial arts uniform and weapon).

Must have at least 5 participants per session and no more than 10.

 

 

Prices:

 

(One Student)

1 week = $175/each

2 weeks = $325/each

 

 

(Two or more Students)

1 week = $160/each

2 weeks = $300/each

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*Kenpo     *XMA

* Judo       *Gymnastics    *Weapons

*Martial Arts Fun & Games

 

It’s not what we digest that makes us strong; not what we gain but what we save that makes us rich; not what we read but what we remember that makes us learned; and not what we profess but what we practice that gives us integrity.”

- Francis Bacon

We all know people who have been in situations where their integrity was challenged. Some of those people successfully made decisions based on an unwavering moral character and strong personal beliefs, while others did what they felt everyone wanted them to do, but what they knew to be wrong. What happened to those people and how was their integrity compromised in a moment of weakness? Regardless, their integrity came under question and opinions about their abilities were questioned. Unfortunately, you can’t turn on the news without hearing about the latest scandal or Washington cover-up. How can we, as martial artists, show integrity in everything we do?

 

Without integrity, we can never know what it is like to trust and rely on others. Integrity forms the foundation of our daily relationships through trust and honesty. Once you are mistrusted, it’s difficult to earn back trust.

 

Integrity is used to describe great people through history and has been valued by the martial arts for centuries. It is a result of uncompromising values and is gained through respected acts of doing what was promised, when it was promised.

 

This month, think about the ways in which you have earned integrity and other ways in which you may have lost integrity with people. Then, answer these following questions:

 

· What can I do better to demonstrate integrity at home, school or work?

· In what ways have I shown integrity at the martial arts studio?

· In what ways do I benefit from making choices that are consistent with my highest values?

 

Keep in mind, with every commitment that’s made and every action we do, we are consistently affecting our personal integrity. As a result, make sure you are setting the example worthy of your values and the values set as a martial artist. 

In a column by John Maxwell, he shared tremendous insights between your vision and your destiny. Below is what he had to say.

 

“What is your destiny? Where will you be in five years? Or 10, or 30?”

 

Of course, no matter how hard we search, no one can answer that question with certainty. But while we can’t know our destiny, we CAN know and change our direction.

 

The journey toward destiny always begins with VISION. Vision is the roadmap to your destiny, the picture of your purpose. Without it, you may find yourself off course - or worse, going nowhere.

 

I feel so strongly about the power of a vision that I devoted my 2009 book, Put Your Dream to the Test, to that very subject.

 

But even without the help of a book, you can start discovering your vision today. How? Take some time to LOOK…

 

· WITHIN YOU: What is your passion?

· BEHIND YOU: How have past lessons and experiences prepared you to pursue your passion?

· AROUND YOU: What’s happening to others in this area (the trends)?

· AHEAD OF YOU: What do you want to accomplish?

· ABOVE YOU: What part does God play in your life and dream?

· BESIDE YOU: What resources are available to you?

· ALONGSIDE YOU: Who can partner with you in this pursuit?

 

Hubert Humphrey was a man with vision. He took his first trip to Washington, DC, in 1935, and wrote the following to his wife: “Honey, I can see how someday, if you and I make up our minds to work for bigger and better things, we can someday live here in Washington and probably be in government, politics, or service...Oh gosh, I hope my dream comes true - I’m going to try anyhow.”

 

Hubert Humphrey’s dream carried him all the way to the United States’ vice presidency. Where could your vision carry you? The vision you have truly will shape the person you become. To read more of John Maxwell’s insight on vision, visit www.johnmaxwell.com.

When was the last time you raced on your bike? Every July since 1903, France hosts the international Tour de France bike race, which is 2500 miles long and takes 3 weeks to complete! Teams of men race through rough terrain and over beautiful mountains in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg and France to cross the finish line at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.