Oct 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
It had been a long time since I taught the last Lethal Ladies course. Too long. What with all the other events and classes going on, along with the move last year, our women’s self defense course got lost in the shuffle but it’s now back for good...
Oct 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
Welcome to October, believe it or not. I’d like to say a word or 2 about testing, or at least the way we test at SMAA. Many adults have developed a negative attitude toward testing, partly due to the judgments associated tests in school. Simply put, the message...
Aug 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Recently one of our Karate Moms asked me this insightful question. To tell the truth, I just always assumed that of course our students are intelligent and do well in school—that’s what we do. I’d never gave it much more thought than that. Upon further...
May 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
Yesterday two unrelated, strange events happened. The first was that a friend and associate received a great opportunity. This time-consuming opportunity means that I won’t be seeing him for quite some time. Neither of us saw this coming. The second was...
May 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Two more just did! With several more within striking distance. Something just got me thinking once again about our recent Junior Black Belts, Tristan Smith and Bryce Roberts, who joined the growing number of Black Belts at SMAA. Each time I look out on the training...
Feb 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
Interview with Karate Mom Jessica Reichert: Jessica Reichert: Â My name is Jessica Reichert, and my husband Dennis and I have two children, Logan who is almost eight and Abby who’s almost four. Both of whom are students here now. Q: And how did you hear about...
