The Return of the King's

Some times the budo kami do shine upon us! This summer, all the way in from Western Massachusetts came Sempai Kyle King (back row far right) his eldest son Jarrod (second in from right), daughter Julia (next to dad), and his youngest son Justin (front row far right white belt) for Saturday morning practice. They training several years ago, but do to time/ distance, and Sempai Kyle’s injured knee, they were not able to train with us for sum time now. This summer they returned for Saturday Practice. It would make my morning see them come in with a family Osu!! Jarrod will be leaving for college this Saturday so again we will be missing the King’s for Keiko once more. I know now that life gives challenges and opportunities, this will be both I am sure for Jarrod and his family.

I post this understanding that some of our students here in Mechanicville will be leaving the dojo for college, and the students from Makiki and Yokohama are just finishing there summer breaks and will be returning to there dojos. So many karate-ka, come and go from the dojo, over they years. Some happy, some sad to see the passage of time; I have come to learn now precious time is and how we should not waste the time we have with family, and friends. Here in Mechanicville we wish Jarrod and all the other returning student’s success. I hope that the lessons learn in the dojo, transfer well to life. Please remember Karate-do is always here. I hope it is always with you!