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
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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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It's been an absolutely insane year. The mad mad world has continued it's stranglehold on the way everyone and everything functions. But does that stop our kids? Heck no. It started oh so long ago, with a homeschool karate group. That group grew and grew, and came tests, and belts, an black belt team, and … Continue reading 101121-0804
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Tuesday started a new chapter. This past Sunday, I traveled to Iowa. Yes, on purpose. I traveled to the Urbandale / Grimes area. It was here that I spent the first night away from the MRS and kiddos. It was weird. The entire weekend was weird. But it started that night. I didn't sleep well … Continue reading 072921-1006