Five Rings Taekwon Do

The Karate Family Tree.

A father said to his daughter “You have graduated with honors, here is a Jeep I bought many years ago. It is pretty old now. But before I give it to you, take it to the used car lot downtown and tell them I want to sell it and see how much they offer you for it.”

The daughter went to the used car lot, returned to her father and said, “They offered me $1,000 because they said it looks pretty worn out.”

The father said, now “Take it to the pawn shop.” The daughter went to the pawn shop, returned to her father and said,”The pawn shop offered only $100 because it is an old Jeep.”

The father asked his daughter to go to a Jeep club now and show them the Jeep. The daughter then took the Jeep to the club, returned and told her father,” Some people in the club offered $100,000 for it because “it's an iconic Jeep and sought by many collectors.”

Now the father said this to his daughter, “The right place values you the right way,” If you are not valued, do not be angry, it means you are in the wrong place. Those who know your value are those who appreciate you......Never stay in a place where no one sees your value.

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A Zen Story...

A martial artist knelt before his master sensei (teacher) in a ceremony to receive the hard-earned Black Belt.

After years of relentless training, the student has finally reached a pinnacle of achievement in the discipline.

"Before granting you the belt, you must pass one more test," the sensei solemnly tells the young man.

"I'm ready," responds the student, expecting perhaps one more round of sparring.

"You must answer the essential question, 'What is the true meaning of the Black Belt?'"

"Why, the end of my journey," says the student. "A well-deserved reward for all of my hard work."

The master waits for more. Clearly, he is not satisfied. The sensei finally speaks: "You are not ready for the Black Belt. Return in one year."

As the student kneels before his master a year later, he is again asked the question, "What is the true meaning of the Black Belt?"

"A symbol of distinction and the highest achievement in our art," the young man responds.

Again the master waits for more. Still unsatisfied, he says once more: "You are not ready for the Black Belt. Return in one year."

A year later the student kneels before his sensei and hears the question, "What is the true meaning of the Black Belt?"

This time he answers, "The Black Belt represents not the end, but the beginning, the start of a never-ending journey of discipline, work and the pursuit of an ever-higher standard."

"Yes," says the master. "You are now ready to receive the Black Belt and begin your work."

We have gotten word that classes can start the first week in March. You should be able to start signing up, I believe on Monday, baring any problems they have with thier site.

Https://slco.org/copperview/camps-classes--clinics

We will be under the same restrictions as when we last met in the small gym. 6pm to 745 pm. Mask worn during class.

Wednesday classes will be for novice (white belt - orange belt)

Thursday classes are for experienced ( orange belt and above ) when your ready to move to the thursday class we will let you know.

Cost will remain the same. They would prefer you sign up on line at the link above. I know this is not a complete link, but it should get to where you can find the tkd class from all the classes when the site is up.

When the weather warm we may move out to the grass for more freedom, well cross that bridge whan it comes.

I have missed you all and am eager for class to start up again and continue our martial arts journey!

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