Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Broadkill Martial Arts at Quest Fitness
Quest Fitness in Lewes is holding a fund raiser for West Rehoboth New Beginnings. The new facility in West Rehoboth is in need of equipment. Area businesses are donating their services to the twenty four hour event at Quest Fitness. Sensei Mike will be at Quest Fitness on Friday, February 26 at five p.m. The class time donated will focus on a children's program as well as detail up coming classes at Quest in April. Come out for some and fitness and help West Rehoboth New Beginnings with their mission to educate and aid the children of West Rehoboth!
Friday, January 22, 2010
The Jefferson School
We just finished our first week at the Jefferson School with nine little warriors eager to learn and grow! I want to give a huge thank you to Maeve and Leo Hickey for leadership and continued support of Kemm Aiki Bujutsu! Good job you two!! Once everyone's uniform comes in, we will take group photos as well as individual photos to frame and take home to display with pride. I am pleased to extend this groups training to our dojo at no additional charge so that other students can meet each other and train.
E.D.G.E Model Expands
Awake! Alert! Aware! How much time do we spend not really being awake moment to moment? I was an expert at "zoning out" while in school as I doodled on my note pad rather than paying attention and finishing assignments. Even as adults we drift from moment to moment, lost in thought or being absent from what is really going on. It's important to be awake with each passing second. Each drop of time presents opportunity. Don't miss it! Be alert to potential challenges that you may face. These obstacles become opportunity as you become aware of the tools you acquire by staying awake, staying alert and staying aware. Our children's EDGE program teaches these concepts at an early stage. Keeping kids safe, keeping their eyes wide open and hearts and minds ripe for learning, adventure and achievement is the ultimate goal of the EDGE program. Education, Dedication, Goal Setting, Excellence. Do you have the EDGE?
Stay Safe!
Sensei
E.D.G.E Model Expands
Awake! Alert! Aware! How much time do we spend not really being awake moment to moment? I was an expert at "zoning out" while in school as I doodled on my note pad rather than paying attention and finishing assignments. Even as adults we drift from moment to moment, lost in thought or being absent from what is really going on. It's important to be awake with each passing second. Each drop of time presents opportunity. Don't miss it! Be alert to potential challenges that you may face. These obstacles become opportunity as you become aware of the tools you acquire by staying awake, staying alert and staying aware. Our children's EDGE program teaches these concepts at an early stage. Keeping kids safe, keeping their eyes wide open and hearts and minds ripe for learning, adventure and achievement is the ultimate goal of the EDGE program. Education, Dedication, Goal Setting, Excellence. Do you have the EDGE?
Stay Safe!
Sensei
Friday, December 11, 2009
Happy Holidays!
After a little break due to repairs from the floods, I am pleased to announce that we are back! The dojo has fresh paint, a new floor and some new woodwork. It was great to see everyone on the 10th and we look forward to our holiday party on Monday, December 14 at 6:30! Last practice of the year will be on December 17 before we close for the holidays. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing everyone for some good holiday fun!
Sensei
Sensei
Friday, November 20, 2009
Broadkill Martial Arts Academy At The Jefferson School
Sensei will be teaching an after school program at the Jefferson School starting in January. Children from the ages of 4-14 will be able to enroll in the E.D.G.E program as an after school activity. What a fantastic way to start off the new year!!!
The Waters May Rise.
We will not fall!! The dojo was flooded with the recent nor easter Ida as it blew through our area last weekend. As we take this time to give thanks, I feel it important to be thankful that we are resuming classes on November 30. Thankfully, the dojo is not beyond repair and we are looking forward to a make over! As you take this time to be with family and friends, continue to stay safe and keep your thoughts and prayers on those who are away serving our country.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Sensei
The Waters May Rise.
We will not fall!! The dojo was flooded with the recent nor easter Ida as it blew through our area last weekend. As we take this time to give thanks, I feel it important to be thankful that we are resuming classes on November 30. Thankfully, the dojo is not beyond repair and we are looking forward to a make over! As you take this time to be with family and friends, continue to stay safe and keep your thoughts and prayers on those who are away serving our country.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Sensei
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Sleeping Bags for Delaware's Homeless Children
I am pleased to announce that we have lined up a partnership with the state of Delaware to donate sleeping bags for Delaware's homeless children. Last year, there were over two thousand homeless children here in our little state. At Broadkill Martial Arts Academy, we believe in serving the community and striving toward our ideals. Lets lend a helping hand and a warm blanket to those less fortunate. Details to be announced in class.
Stay safe,
Sensei
Stay safe,
Sensei
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
A New Arrival!
Congrats to Jason Beale on the birth of his son Cooper James Beale!!!!!! We at Broadkill wish Jason and his wife Magritte all the best!!!
Free Womens Self Defense Seminar On August 30 From 6-9p.m.
Dress Comfortably, bring bottled water and a towel. While the program is free you are asked to bring canned goods for us to donate to local homeless shelters.Various physical responses will be covered as well as interactive discussion and learning. Space is limited! Register at broadkillmartialartsacademy@yahoo.com NTL August 28, 2009.
Free Womens Self Defense Seminar On August 30 From 6-9p.m.
Dress Comfortably, bring bottled water and a towel. While the program is free you are asked to bring canned goods for us to donate to local homeless shelters.Various physical responses will be covered as well as interactive discussion and learning. Space is limited! Register at broadkillmartialartsacademy@yahoo.com NTL August 28, 2009.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Up Coming Exams!
It is with pleasure that I announce the testing of three mudansha (those without black belt..yet!) Jamie McLean, Jason Beale and Walter Woolman IV. All three students have been training hard and I am looking forward to watching them tie on their yellow belts. Jamie and Jason will be testing on 16, June while Walter will be testing on 20, June. I am excited for my students as they take their first steps on this rewarding journey of self discovery and mastery.
Up Coming Events at Broadkill Martial Arts Academy
The film "Kung Fu Panda" will be shown free of charge for members of the dojo and community. Please bring a canned good to donate to our local homeless shelter. Beverages and healthy snacks will be provided as well as a brief program overview of classes.
Abbott's Mill Nature Walk and Arrow Making Craft Project. This event will be held in early July. Cost is free and everyone is encouraged to bring a beverage and a small snack or dish as we will be having a cookout!
Children's EDGE class book of the month will begin in August. Titles of books will be reviewed and selected by Sensei Mike and Jamie. Parents are encouraged to read along as well.
Basic Vocabulary Review:
Sensei- Teacher, or one who has gone before.
Dojo- Place of the way, the room in which we train. The whole world is your dojo, there are teachable moments at every turn. Look, listen, feel!
Gi- Pronounced, "Geeee" the uniform you wear for training.
Obi- Pronounced, "Oh-Bee" the belt that ties around your waist.
Nage- Pronounced, "Nah-Gaay" Person performing a technique as assigned.
Uke- Pronounced, "Yoooo-kaay" Person receiving a technique, or posing as the attacker etc.
These are Japanese terms very often found in Japanese martial arts. More phrases and key words will be taught and reviewed as training continues.
Now for a quick note on the basics of technique and their role in mastery.
A very well known sword teacher was invited to give a seminar at a local dojo. Being in his eighties and having been a student of the sword since childhood, he was a renowned master and sought after teacher. Upon his arrival, several eager students were seated around the mat waiting to see what gems of advanced concepts he would reveal. Carefully getting dressed into his gi, tying his obi and retrieving his wooden sword; the old man gently walked to the center of the mat. Bowing deeply, he took up his sword and began to move through several overhead strikes. He performed the same strike again and again. This was the first aggressive strike students learn when studying the sword. The old man relaxed his weapon, bowed deeply and turned to the students with a bright smile.
"I never could get that one right!" With this gem of wisdom, he whisked himself off the mat leaving a very confused bunch of students!
We must never neglect the basics either on or off the mat.
Have a safe and wonderful summer,
Sensei Mike
Up Coming Events at Broadkill Martial Arts Academy
The film "Kung Fu Panda" will be shown free of charge for members of the dojo and community. Please bring a canned good to donate to our local homeless shelter. Beverages and healthy snacks will be provided as well as a brief program overview of classes.
Abbott's Mill Nature Walk and Arrow Making Craft Project. This event will be held in early July. Cost is free and everyone is encouraged to bring a beverage and a small snack or dish as we will be having a cookout!
Children's EDGE class book of the month will begin in August. Titles of books will be reviewed and selected by Sensei Mike and Jamie. Parents are encouraged to read along as well.
Basic Vocabulary Review:
Sensei- Teacher, or one who has gone before.
Dojo- Place of the way, the room in which we train. The whole world is your dojo, there are teachable moments at every turn. Look, listen, feel!
Gi- Pronounced, "Geeee" the uniform you wear for training.
Obi- Pronounced, "Oh-Bee" the belt that ties around your waist.
Nage- Pronounced, "Nah-Gaay" Person performing a technique as assigned.
Uke- Pronounced, "Yoooo-kaay" Person receiving a technique, or posing as the attacker etc.
These are Japanese terms very often found in Japanese martial arts. More phrases and key words will be taught and reviewed as training continues.
Now for a quick note on the basics of technique and their role in mastery.
A very well known sword teacher was invited to give a seminar at a local dojo. Being in his eighties and having been a student of the sword since childhood, he was a renowned master and sought after teacher. Upon his arrival, several eager students were seated around the mat waiting to see what gems of advanced concepts he would reveal. Carefully getting dressed into his gi, tying his obi and retrieving his wooden sword; the old man gently walked to the center of the mat. Bowing deeply, he took up his sword and began to move through several overhead strikes. He performed the same strike again and again. This was the first aggressive strike students learn when studying the sword. The old man relaxed his weapon, bowed deeply and turned to the students with a bright smile.
"I never could get that one right!" With this gem of wisdom, he whisked himself off the mat leaving a very confused bunch of students!
We must never neglect the basics either on or off the mat.
Have a safe and wonderful summer,
Sensei Mike
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