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I would like to extend a special thanks to my
long time friend and mentor Sensei Gavin
Armstrong. He is an inspiring and brilliant
teacher. Without him I would never have had
the courage to pursue this dream. He is the
epitome of what Sensei Kimura was struggling
to develop in a Karateka. I have been training
with Sensei Gavin since the late 1970's.
Having seen him transcend every obstacle in
life and create one of our styles most
successful schools I am deeply grateful,
humbled and indebted to the gifts he has given
me. Thank you Sensei Gavin. May your good
luck bless our new Dojo! Oss!
long time friend and mentor Sensei Gavin
Armstrong. He is an inspiring and brilliant
teacher. Without him I would never have had
the courage to pursue this dream. He is the
epitome of what Sensei Kimura was struggling
to develop in a Karateka. I have been training
with Sensei Gavin since the late 1970's.
Having seen him transcend every obstacle in
life and create one of our styles most
successful schools I am deeply grateful,
humbled and indebted to the gifts he has given
me. Thank you Sensei Gavin. May your good
luck bless our new Dojo! Oss!
| I also extend a warm and heartfelt thanks to the entire USA Team, Coaches, Sensei's and Shihans. You've made the journey a beautiful one! Congratulations to all who took home Gold, Silver and Bronze in Jarvenpaa Finland World Tournement June 2006. Go Team USA! |
| Welcome to Glen Ridge Shukokai's Home Page Why Study Martial Arts? Humans need community. They also benefit greatly from exercise both of the mind and body. Forming connections with other people, culture and your self is a gift that keeps on giving. As you focus internally both in mind and body your spirit awakens. In Budo we call this the Chi. This is the vital energy of life. It can be sculpted like fine marble if the passion is great enough. You are your own temple and your mind and body are its garden. I invite you to explore and connect with the many cultures that comprise Shukokai, the wonders of learning an ancient samurai art and most importantly, to learn a little more about yourself. You are more powerful than you have ever dreamed. It takes respect, effort, patience, creativity and temperance to reach the ultimate goal of awakening the power within. This was Sensei Kimura's dream. Please join us at Glen Ridge Shukokai Karate as we carry on the traditions of many Samurai who have devoted their lives to the finest art. |
