Message of the Week

February 23, 2009

Live with energy, passion and purpose.

Please note that this is exam week for LKS Barrie on Thursday 6pm. Also remember Buddy Day at 7pm, and BBC trial class at 7:30 pm.

Message of the Week

February 17, 2009

Student Creed Number 2: I intend to develop self discipline, in order to bring out the best in myself and others.

Congratulations to LKS Students!

February 10, 2009

We are pleased to announce the recent belt promotions for the LKS karate students listed below:

Grading to Yellow Belt, Emily O, Grant B, Mitchel P, Jacob P, Jade M, Layten M, Edena P, Karlie L, Eric G, Lukas W

Grading to Orange Belt, Cameron B, Christopher F, Brianna P, Cameron P, Eric S, Laura S, Liam T, Zackery W, Mason W, Lindsay F

Grading to Green Belt, Brady T, Jasmine D, Mackenzie L, William P, Bowden P, Thomas O, Cameron S, Ryan S, Alexander K, Connor J, Sinda S

Grading to Purple Belt, Jack M, Liam S, Larry S, Dan M, David M

Grading to Blue Belt, Genna S

Grading to Brown Belt, Colton F, Kayla F, Liam M

Grading to 2nd Degree Brown Belt, Alex M, Nicholas D

Grading to Red Belt, Nicole B, Wesley C

Ninja Tots Grading To Yellow Stripe, Tyler M, Tate D, Evan D

Ninja Tots Grading To Orange Stripe, Delaney L

Ninja Tots Grading To Green Stripe, Blake W

Message of the Week

February 9, 2009

Character is following through on decisions.

Grandmaster Helio’s Favorites: Choke from Standing

February 6, 2009

Out of respect for Grand Master Helio Gracie’s recent death, but in honor of his life, and in memory of his art, we have chosen this month’s Gracie Jiu-Jitsu technique from the book, Gracie Submission Essentials, which, as you know, can be purchased in the Pro Shop at RKS and LKS.

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Training in Toronto, Ontario, CanadaFrom the book: “Grandmaster Helio Gracie believes in having solid grips for his submissions, especially the chokes. As the Grandmaster says, “If your hands grip properly, the submission is almost complete.” Many times, when fighting for grip control your opponent will concentrate so much on the battle for control that he leaves himself open for a choke… Whenever he is able to use his right hand to control the inside of his opponent’s collar, Grandmaster Helio likes to use this choke as a quick fight-ender.”

Website Tip: If you click on the image to the left, you will be able to view both page one and page two that cover this technique (remember to look for the page forward or back arrows that appear halfway up each side of the page).

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Message of the Week

February 2, 2009

Student Creed #1: I intend to develop myself with a positive manner, and to avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or my physical health.