It's been a long week. And I'm behind cleaning up and exporting the videos from this past weekend's black belt graduation at Plumer Karate America. There are pictures coming (706 whittled down to 124!). And to keep some of you at bay for a little bit - here's two videos. The Team Eclipse opening (I … Continue reading Journal Entry 101422-0828
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Two years ago (on Oct 11), our kiddos became black belts. But in a weird COVID way - in masks and without a graduation ceremony. It was a private thing because of all the regulations and "safety". Hindsight and everything - anyway - moving on! Today (Oct 8), a new group of black belts entire … Continue reading Journal Entry 100822-0945
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It's been another long weekend for Taylor Manor West. This weekend the kiddos had training for the upcoming black belt graduation show on Saturday and then an early rise on Sunday (530am) to travel to Marshfield WI for the Reis Fall Tournament. They were two of only a handful of other Plumer Karate America students … Continue reading Journal Entry 100322-0911
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Actual entry: 100322-1216 Capital City Open Fall Tournament pictures and videos (downloaded from Facebook Live - so the resolution isn't that great) of Lillian's competition. Due to his knee, Willem assisted mostly with the trophies and some judging towards the end of the day. Lillian received 2nd in forms and weapons and 1st in sparring … Continue reading Journal Entry 091222-1200
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Pictures from today's outing for Nature's Lens Photography Wisconsin Branch photog Lillian Taylor.
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This past weekend, Plumer Karate America held it's Spring Black Belt Graduation Ceremony held at the Lodi Performing Arts Center. Willem and Lillian participated in the opening with Team Eclipse, along with being "bad guys" during the self defense portion (video coming soon). Pictures were very dark and very few, but I wanted to show … Continue reading 050322-1044
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Select photos of the Capital City Open karate tournament hosted by Plumer Karate America @ Lodi Middle School. Pictures include Ms Taylor (Lillian) and Mr Taylor (Willem), several of their friends and other Team Eclipse members. Each Black Belt has divisions include Open Form / Weapons (self made form) and Traditional Form / Weapons (forms … Continue reading 040322-2154
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Select photos from Bill "Superfoot" Wallace training session hosted by Plumer Karate America @ Lodi Elementary School Pictures include Ms Taylor (Lillian) and Mr Taylor (Willem), several of their friends and other Team Eclipse members. Bill Wallace retired undefeated PKA Middleweight champion and tours the country teaching karate students kicking for sparring.
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Select photos from today's Reis Martial Arts Spring Tournament in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Team Eclipse is a demonstration group from Plumer Karate America (the black / white uniforms). These students are asked to be in this group and have additional training and showcase skills at events. Students attending this tournament include Mr McMahon, Ms Madelyn (red … Continue reading 032022-2000