What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear. So, I've been lacking on my journal entries lately. I typically use this on my site to update family, show off our awesome kids, and other things going on. I'm going to start with the most recent and then stumble backwards for a … Continue reading Journal Entry 040723-1849
Capital City Spring Open
Journal Entry 040323-1534 | Photos and videos from April 2, 2023 Yesterday was insane. Started off like any other day when it's tournament day. Run to Lodi around 7am, get checked in, man my post at the door, bolt the minute I hear the kiddos competing, curse under my breath when they are competing in … Continue reading Capital City Spring Open
Bill Superfoot Wallace
It's not every day you have a living legend like Bill Superfoot Wallace sing you happy birthday, kick you in the butt (literally), and at the end of the seminar - have everyone sing you happy birthday. Oh, and call me a long haired hippy. Just warming up... Full online album of 707 raw low … Continue reading Bill Superfoot Wallace
Journal Entry 101422-0828
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
Journal Entry 100822-0945
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
Journal Entry 100322-0911
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
Journal Entry 091222-1200
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
050322-1044
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
040322-2154
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
040222-1006
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.