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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The Valera Family at a Recent Karate Tournament
As we prepare for our 40th Annual karate tournament on April 18th, I was happy to receive this photo of the entire Valera family. Dalbuin - one of Sensei Kurobane's students from the early years left Denver to go home to Venezuela. Then, after returning a few years ago, left again, this time for New Orleans. But he still comes back for the tournaments and we look forward to seeing him and his family at this year's tournament.
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Dan Goldstein
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
Planning for the 40th Anniversary Wa no Kizuna Invitational Karate Tournament
We need to update the website and all the contestant registration paperwork. This year, the tournament will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2010.
We are looking for volunteers for the preparations and for the day of the tournament including setup and teardown.
We also need to do some fundraising. One idea is to develop a new book/brochure. Sell ads. Solicit letters of congratulations.
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Dan Goldstein
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Two New Students in Our Daytime Class
I am enjoying working with two new students in our daytime class. We have a father and daughter – Dennis and Chelsea. Chelsea has a little experience with Shodokan Karate. I don’t think Dennis has any experience, but he is relaxed and seems to be catching on quickly.
Looking forward to a good karate workout this afternoon.
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Dan Goldstein
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Photos from April Tournament
Here is a photo from our karate tournament in April.
You can see more at http://picasaweb.google.com/DanGoldstein59/KarateTournamentApril09?authkey=Gv1sRgCK3pkKCZjMnNIw#
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Dan Goldstein
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
Sparring and Timing Practice
On Friday, we had a really good workout. Only three people were there, but we all left drenched in sweat and smiling.
We spent the last 40 minutes playing a “monkey in the middle” sparring game. One of us would be in the middle while the other two took turns attacking. We used simple attacks so the guy in the middle could work on counterattacks and timing. We rotated among the three of us – about three minutes each in the middle and then switched.
It was exhausting, but really rewarding. Even though we were tired, by the end, our counterattacks – whether kicks or punches had really improved.
I look forward to more kumite and timing practice this coming week.
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Dan Goldstein
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Friday, May 15, 2009
Looking forward to practice
I am getting ready to go to practice. Need to get my gi out of the dryer….
Since I took this week off from work, I have been able to get in to the dojo about 30-40 minutes before class and warm up really well. Jumping rope, hitting the makiwara, practicing my kata – back to practicing Chinto. Lots of fun.
I feel like it is helping. I am more aware of my posture and how that impacts my balance - both while sparring and during my kata. Still need to work on keeping my knees bent and using my ankles for a solid foundation.
Looking forward to a great class!
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Dan Goldstein
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