May 2001 Newsletter
Some
time ago a friend of mine punished his 3-year-old daughter for wasting a
roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight, and he became infuriated
when the child tried to decorate a box to put it under their Christmas
tree. Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift to her father the
next morning and said, "This is for you Daddy." He was
embarrassed by his earlier overreaction, but his anger flared again when
he found that the box was empty. He yelled at her, "Don't you know
that when you give someone a present, there's supposed to be something
inside of it?” The little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes
and said, "Oh Daddy, it's not empty. I blew kisses into the box.
All for you Daddy." The father was crushed. He put his arms
around his little girl, and again begged her forgiveness.
My
friend told me that he kept that gold box by his bed for years. Whenever
he was discouraged, he would take out an imaginary kiss and remember the
love of the child who had put it there.
In a
very real sense, each of us has been given a gold container filled with
unconditional love and kisses
No
more precious possession could anyone hold.
Author
Unknown
This past Sunday we hosted our annual charity
event. This year the event
was a series of seminars that were outstanding. Participants commented
that they missed taking part in our tournament, because has been one of
the best run events that they ever attend, but this event was one
of the most worthwhile training sessions in which they
had ever participated. Sessions conducted were:
-
Importance of Stretching and Basics - - Sensei Hughes
-
Single and Double Escriima Stick Drills - - Sifu
Viggiano's school
-
How to improve Sparring - - Master Ernie Temple
-
Chin Na - Wrist Control Techniques - - Sifu Frankel
-
Brazilain Jiu Jitsu Fundamentals - - Masters Bill
Hagan, James Terry and the Gracie Jiu Jitsu Dojos
-
The Pyramid Form and Application - From Bondo - -
Master Khan
Those that did attend received many pieces of
gold. We
do not know when or where a treasure will be found. We must be present in each day and be open for unseen
possibilities. Take advantage
of the opportunities that are made available to you.
Be present in your training and be present in the moment to learn.
FOR
YOUR DOJO TO REMAIN ALIVE AND VIABLE - - IT NEEDS YOUR ENERGY
"Winners
have the ability to step back from the canvas of their lives like an
artist gaining perspective. They make their lives a work of art, an
individual masterpiece."
Denis Waitley
Sunday
- May 27
Master Duessel is
presenting a training session in Newbury, OH
Friday
- June 22
Master Shimabuku is
presenting seminars prior to the IWKA Tournament in Indianapolis.
3:30
- 4:30 Brown and Black Belts
5:00 to 6:00 Ranks Under Brown Belt
7:30 - 9:00 Banquet
Saturday
- June 23
Isshin-ryu
Championships - - 8:00 - 5:00
IF
INTERESTED IN ATTENDING - - SEE SENSI OR MRS. HUGHES
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