Our 2011 Holiday Party included pizza, drinks, ice cream and sweets. The party life saver for the kids included a Moon Jump donated by one of our parents. The kids were more interested in the Moon Jumper then the food. The evening ended up with alot of sweaty smiling kids.
If your interested in a VERY AFFORDABLE rental of a Moon Jumper, Tables & Chairs, Tents etc. email Ana at onestoppartyrental@yahoo.com.
Alot of my oldest pictures were damaged when my basement flooded. These are some of the survivors. If any of my old students have anything you would like to send me please do! The memories live on.
Also notice the picture with no sparring equipment and NO I didn't get disqualified . . . this time.
Sensei Smith
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Stacy Strunk Promoted to Black Belt
On November 4, 2011 Stacy Strunk was promoted to Shodan (1st degree black belt). Stacy started karate in 2007 training under Master Smith. Four years later and more than 100 pounds lighter she has achieved her goal of becoming a blackbelt. Over the 4 years she has participated in dozens of karate tournaments and training seminars to further her skills. She is also an active blogger who writes about competition, weight loss and body image in her blog, The FatKarate-ka. Stacy is also an avid CrossFitter, paleo enthusiast, anime fan and cosplayer. |
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On September 1st & 2nd Grand Master Stephen Young, Weapons Connection Society Illinois State Director, hosted a weapons training seminar at the Midwest School of Isshinryu in Aurora, Illinois. At 80 years old, Grand Master Nakamoto, Kiichi, one of Okinawa's leading weapons Masters, lead participants through workouts with the sai and tonfa. This is only the second time Grand Master Nakamoto has been to the USA but the first time in a weapons teaching capacity. This "once in a lifetime" experience is something the participants will never forget. |
Ilinois Weapons Connection Society The Weapons Connection organization has 6 basic aspects.
- The preservation of old style weapons Kata.
- Old style weapons training and its relationship to empty hand technique.
- Legitimate testing, ranking and certification officially recognized.
- Organizing trips to Okinawa to give members the Okinawa experience.
- The sport aspect without changing kata and performance in its true nature.
- Bring Martial Arts practitioners closer through the common goal of weapons training.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Weapons Connection Society, the fee is $50 for your initial membership and $40 yearly renewal. We rotate our monthly training to our member school. You are welcome to attend and participate one time without obligation. Thereafter you must obtain a WCS membership.
To join CLICK HERE
If you are interested we will also host a training session at your school for you and your students.
Training is open to ANY MARTIAL ARTIST REGARDLESS OF RANK AND STYLE!
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