Dog House Dojo

All our contestants performed with spirit and good will in the recently held JKA Shotokan Karate Tournament held in Brooklyn, NY, October 17, 2010.

Frank Colucci Kumite - JKA Brooklyn

Doug Stewart Kumite Match 1 - JKA Brooklyn

Doug Stewart Kumite Match 2 - JKA Brooklyn

Tim Moore Kumite Match - JKA Brooklyn

Tim Moore - Team Kumite Match - JKA Brooklyn

Tim Moore Sparring

Samantha Sparring

Bob Wolf - Enpi Kata

Tim Moore - Kanku Dai Kata - JKA Brooklyn

Mark is trying to shred some of his body weight. Everyone should encourage him to eat healthy and exercise consistently.

His current weight is 248.5 pounds. He should share his bodyweight goals with everyone so we can help him reach them.

The dodge ball championship ( held Saturday, Dec 5 at Gold’s gym) was a  major good time and great workout for the 13 plus Dodge Ball participants.  Mark P was the MVP as he was on the floor longer than anyone and Doug S was hit most often and sent to the Dodge Ball jail.

Future events to be posted and all are invited.

Plunge is on and the clocking is ticking…. What a better gift to give than sign up a family member or friend for a jump in the ocean.  They are sure to remember you for a long time for such a thoughtful surprise.
 

Karate family and friends,
Holiday training and dodge ball tournament
Saturday, December 5, Gold’s gym.
7 to 8:15 am

(Please note: dodge ball will be outside so you can just be in the tournament if you are not a Gold’s member and cannot make the training.)

After training gather at Starbucks for cheer and treats.
RSVP to ronc2001@aol.com or mmeikyo@verizon.net

Please note that although we are only 4 days away from the Golds Karate 2009 Kata Championship and Pumpkin Toss,  we have not heard from Irwin as to his participation.

-Ron

A Call to REGISTER if you know for sure you are going to the Plunge of  February 27, 2010.  

We are recruiting new plungers every day and referring to the website and need as many names up there as possible for validity reasons.

In 2009 Gold’s Karate Club was the 6th highest team money raiser for Special Olympics. So in 2010, let’s go all the way……

REGISTER http://goplunge.com

…..Ron

Experience the sights and sounds of New Hope/Lambertville with a group stroll through the streets and bridges and discover the many varieties of bars/restaurants that exist along the stroll…

Ron and Margie’s
47 Lambert Lane
Apt 5
Lambertville, NJ 

Saturday, November 7, 2009
Congregate at 3:00 PM

Crawl will begin shortly thereafter.

Please RSVP to Ron @ ronc2001@aol.com 
or Margie @ Flamin315@aol.com

Gold’s Karate Annual Halloween Kata Competition
When? Saturday, October 31, 2009
Where? GGX room, Gold’s Gym, Lawrenceville, NJ

10-31-09 Schedule:

Class: 7 am to 7:20 am
Kata Competition: 7:20 am to 7:45 am
- Heian Kata chosen by card
- Advanced kata by choice
- Bunkai ( explanation of kata moves )
Pumpkin Toss: 7:45 am

Participation open to all karateka regardless of rank.
Please come out to watch and participate in the Pumpkin Toss if not competing.
…..Ron

This year we are celebrating soldiers in Iraq who have literally given up their lives to serve their country. In particular, we raised funds to contribute Christmas gifts to a unit of 12 men. This is unit 20071, in which Bob Cassidy’s son Matt serves.

The list of troops in Matt’s unit are listed below. Please take a minute to read through their names. Even though you don’t know them personally, take a moment to think about them and their families who won’t see each other this holiday season, or for many months after.

Even better, if you have the time send a letter or card to them. Here is the mailing address:

<NAME>
2^nd AA BN D CO
UNIT 73580
FPO AE 09509-3580

You can even save a stamp by using motomail. Try it for free: http://www.motomail.us
Motomail is an online mailing service that will deliver your mail to Marines, Army and Navy personnel, for free. The letters are delivered quickly since they are printed overseas and mailed from that location.
This service is great for soldiers who have sporadic access to email and telephone.
I already have an account (registration is free) and checked that Matt’s Unit is listed as a destination.

Thanks for taking the time this season to support our soldiers serving our country in Iraq.