Friday, March 21, 2008

Adding Meaning to Our Martial Arts Training

My students have a number of interesting projects underway or in various stages of planning at the dojo:

1. A children's book drive for local public schools. To date, we've collected over 300 books and $1,000.

2. A concert to benefit the Home for Little Wanderers. In the planning stages now, but what an idea!

3. A walk to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

4. A park cleanup in conjunction with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy

More examples from our school's project portfolio can be found online at: http://www.emeraldnecklacebudo.com/cs.htm

I'm proud these efforts, and of the students leading the charge on these projects. We're doing good things for others and the community. We're redefining what it means to be a martial artist and a Black Belt.

Not bad for a tiny dojo of only 30 members… Just imagine how much our ability to make a difference will grow as our dojo grows in size!

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