Archive for March, 2006
Jordan, currently an orange belt, has had interest in learning the Broad Sword. While watching a borrowed video, he learned a short beginning form and has been anxiously showing “sir” and “maam” what he has learned about “Kung Fu” and the “Broad Sword”. Both “sir” and “maam” have some training in Kung Fu or related style of martial arts. Jordan always likes to learn his “normal” karate, but never will miss a chance to learn something else to impress his instructors.
Jordan had just recently received a Kung Fu Uniform which he was very excited about, he wanted the red button and cuffs. I have to admit he does look pretty sharp in it.
After watching the Broad Sword Video, a dozen or more times, Jordan was pretty good at the form and sir asked Jordan if he could teach a “Premier Class” of some kids a bit older than him and in higher belts. Jordan was very excited to get the chance to help out and at the same time show off a little bit. At the class, Whitney and Jolene were there to learn the form and then after a class or two, they would help teach the others in their class. They were really learning pretty quickly and Jordan did a good job being an Instructor.
March 25th, 2006
Ok, its not really Ninja Training, but Kyler is getting to be a good little snow skier. While the other Karate Brother(Jordan) was at a demo team practice, Dad and Kyler decided to get some spring skiing in as the season comes near to a close.
After a season of Dad’s “Black Belt Academy” in the snow, Kyler decided he wanted to try a few Black Diamond runs at our local ski hill (Blue Wood). We had tried Skyline a time before, but he was getting tired and Kyler needed some assistance from dad to get down a couple steep parts. But not this time. Kyler has completed his Black Diamond Belt in snow skiing, by successfully traversing down multiple Black Diamond and the more advanced Blue Square runs in one day. Here is a list of runs he completed without any assistance from dad, but under his watchful eye: Ego, Prime Time (pictured), Manockums, Skyline, Hogback, Two Cannon, Huck Finn, Free Style and more. (watch Ninja Training in the Snow Video)
We had a lot of fun and he is really wanting to go see the Blue Wood Bash, but mom will be gone that weekend and Jordan has Demo Team practice so we will have to see.
March 20th, 2006
Our Karate Brothers and a couple other kids from our church, Gina and Daniel, wanted to do a little karate performance for our churches talent program. The program was put on by mostly the kids, but there were a few adults that were brave enough to show their talents.
For our Karate Show, the kids took on a K.I.C.K (Kids In Christs Kingdom) Team name, after the KICK team.org and yes we borrowed one of the songs they have on a demo.The kids did a really good job for most of them being pretty nervous about getting up in front of people. Kyler said, “I had stage fright a little bit, but then I went up on the stage.” He was hesitant to go on the stage after they did a group “Focus Form”.
Kyler was first on the stage, sporting his Nunchukas and awing the crowd with his splits and spinning both Nunchukas.
Gina brought in the Escrima Stick doing a 8 count form and then ending with section 1 of the “Power Form”.
Daniel persuaded his dad to assist in another Escrima stick demonstration, with the 8 count, 3 count and a few other manuvers.
Jordan, performed a form he has learned for his Demo Team.
March 17th, 2006
Jordan and Kyler have been talking about making a DVD to help other kids learn some basic karate, kicks, punches, chops and a couple short forms. With the help of dad doing the videoing and editing, we might have a little DVD to sell and maybe make a little money from it to help pay for the XDTeam to get to the US Open 2006.
Jordan has been thinking of what to put on the DVD all day long, and is planning in his head all that we can put on the DVD. Dad is helping him with what might need to be said to help instruct the kids to help learn the basic techniques. This will be a “Kids Karate DVD” by a couple kids, also known as the “Karate Brothers”.
We are also thinking about making pages that will help kids learn some of the basics of karate with pictures and some down loadable videos. We hope to have some of this information up shortly.
Come back soon to visit again.
March 12th, 2006
Jordan turns 8 years old. We want to thank all of Jordan’s friends and family that helped us celebrate his birthday. Jordan enjoyed seeing the family that visited and really had lots of fun with his friends at the Birthday Party at PMA.
 The party began with some games of dodge ball, Ninja go/Ninja Stop and then a quick lesson in Karate From Mr. O and some Front-Kicks instructed by Jordan to his friends and Karate Brother Kyler. |
 Sir then talks with the kids while they “Take a Knee” which is a good way to listen. |
 Kids Really Enjoy Pizza. Always a favorite of Jordan and Kyler. |
 Sir “safely” brings out the sword and helps Jordan cut the birthday cake. |
March 6th, 2006
