November 2024

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Dojo Student Newsletter

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” ~ Marcus Aurelius

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Kata Competition 11/16

Veterans’ day charity event

Located at Cupertino high school, join us for a day of competition and fun, for a great cause!

This is an opportunity to compete with other students of similar rank and age with your forms! All Competitors will receive a LIMITED EDITION Veterans’ Day inspired shirt!

Theme of the Month

This month, we will be working on many different skills and techniques on how to deal with an attacker from the ground. We will be working on practical self-defense tactics when on the ground, including: escapes from chokes, headlocks, as well as defending from strikes. The goal for this month is to help students feel more confident when dealing with an opponent on the ground.

Testing

All Classes: November 20, 21, 22

PLEASE ATTEND IN FULL UNIFORM AND BELT

The Seven Wonders of the WorlD

Joy Garrison Wasson

A group of American school children were asked to list what they thought were the present "Seven Wonders of The World." Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes:

1. Chichen Itza

2. Taj Mahal

3. Great Pyramid of Giza

4. Machu Picchu

5. The Colosseum

6. St. Peter's Basilica

7. Great Wall of China

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student had not finished her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The little girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there are so many." The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help." The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the "Seven Wonders of The World" are:

1. To see

2. To hear

3. To touch

4. To taste

5. To feel

6. To laugh

7. To love

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The things we overlook as simple and ordinary and that we take for granted are truly wondrous. A gentle reminder - that the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man.