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Category Archives: People with GUTS
Tough Times, Tough People & Lives that last after Their Over!
I wrote this article 2 years ago on this date. But somehow it never made it here. So in celebration of these thoughts which were good ones, I make this post today. Quite a few years ago my daughter TeNae … Continue reading
If you struggle with weight, like I do!
I have really struggled with weight & related health issues. But I argued to myself that I’m a big strong guy & being overweight was OK. Bull! A mini stroke (TIA) 6 years ago got my attention & inspired the … Continue reading
Posted in Face Page, General Subject Posts, GUTS - What is it?, Karate & Athletics, People with GUTS, Slamism
Tagged Courage, Diabetes, Diet, exercise, Health, Karate, Neuropathy, Stroke, struggle, T.I.A., Weight gain, weight loss
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Craig Ellis Daves / ShoDan-Ho / Rock-N-Roll
5 years ago a new student entered my dojo along with his wife and his two daughters. He said he had high goals. I didn’t exactly encourage him. In fact, I made it sound difficult if not impossible to get … Continue reading
The story of Skywalker continues!
7 – 8 years ago, I began to teach Karate, to a young boy, who was a little awkward & had a posture problem. But he worked hard and had a good attitude. So, I expected good things. Through the … Continue reading
A Christian Faith needed by a doubting World!
Never have Christians needed to be more relevant, to the real questions of our world. These notes were designed to help us see seven (7),points to have a real, Christ-centered Faith that communicates real value and Spiritual meaning to our … Continue reading
My Karate Origins
I remember many years ago, when I decided to really apply myself in the martial Arts, that it was incredibly tough and I wondered if I would ever be any good. After 2 or 3 American freestyle instructors, I came … Continue reading
Posted in Face Page, GUTS - What is it?, Karate & Athletics, People with GUTS, Slamism, Strictly karate
Tagged Black Belt, Car-Kai-Ryu, Christ, Daughter, difficult situations, Dojo, Flag football, Florida, Grand opening, Hard style, Inspiration, Karate, karate tournaments, karate training, New karate school, Sensei, Sensei Tim, Sharing Christ, Shotokan, Teaching, TeNae, TJ, toughness, White belt
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Go get em, Tiger! A tribute to a fine karate student, Justin Fields!
It’s a truly rewarding thing when Hope’s you had for your life, start to take shape and fall into place. Today, I observed a karate student that I have worked with for nearly seven years perform extraordinary Feats of skill … Continue reading
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