News for August!

Wow, I cannot believe it is August already! This has been a fantastic summer for the Dojo and we have welcomed new members, promoted other members, and seen landmarks in life for still others. I am SO humbled by the opportunity to share in this incredible family, thank you for allowing me to do so!

New Kickboxing Class!
The Aerobic Kickboxing class begins again on August 4th from 5:30-6:30. If you need some endurance work, this is great and it is only $5.00 per class (the instructors are independant contractors).

Interested in Learning Japanese?
CHECK THIS OUT! In the former weapons time from 6-6:30 on Tuesdays, we will be adding a Japanese language class. The first few classes will involve watching some great Japanese films with subtittles and the task of listening for certain key words. Should be fun and expanding in the cultural aspects as well as the language ones. Thursdays will still have weapons from 6:30-7:30pm.

Other News!
Sensei David's Wednesday class is going great! Don't miss the chance to take another terrific class. Sensei David is efficient, competent, creative and a wonderful teacher, so join the crowd and check it out.

Thanks so much to the woofers and facilitators on the July 25th EZ Defense for Women class. We had a whopping big class and it was energetic and fun, and we felt good about these women going back out on the street and being able to take care of themselves. Our next one is August 15th, and it is filling up fast: if you or someone you know needs the class, please call now to register.

A big Thank You to all our black belt instructors who are so dedicated to educating the students here. Be sure and let Sensei Billey, Sensei Mark, Sensei David and Sensei Dana know that you appreciate the work they are doing in classes!

See you all in class!

Toni L. McSorley Ph.D., 8th Dan
Arts of the Samurai
www.wayoftheopendoor.com

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