Alyssa shows why Karate is truly a COED sport.  She pushes herself hard each and every  class and easily keeps up with anybody physically in all aspects of Karate.
     Most of our female students are drawn to her by her outgoing personality, and she can often be found working with those other students that she can now happily call friends.
     Since she is used to a hard work ethic in class, it was no surprise when she recently pushed herself just as hard through her Blue Belt board test and had no problem passing it, just like we knew she would.
     Superb job Alyssa.  We look forward to your Black Belt Board test, since we all know that with your attitude and commitment, its all just a matter of time.

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     Just like "Stranger Danger" and "911" are integral parts of our Dojo Training, lets never forget "Dojo Respect".   Dojo Respect covers a wide variety of topics, today we will focus on two:
     "Being on time" and "Respect your fellow students".

Being on time:  At the start of every class, we "bow in" (say "hello") in a respectful way to the Dojo/Instructor.  The students who arrive late miss this important rule.  We realize that it is hard sometimes to get to the Dojo in a timely fashion, so this new rule is not a "punishment", but rather a way for ALL students to properly show their respect for the Dojo and Instructor by not simply cuasing havoc by running out on the Dojo floor as class is going on.  If you played sports and were late for practice or a game, would you simply run out unto the field or would you greet the coach and wait for his instructions?
     When you arrive at the Dojo late, and classes have already started, simply kneel on the  edge of the mats closest to the chairs and wait for an instructor to "bow you in" (since everyone on the Dojo floor already bowed in).  Then simply sign in and take your place in class.

Respect your instructor and your fellow students:  This is basic common sense and should be used in all facets of life.  In regards to instructors:  When an instructor is speaking, listen, when an instructor is demonstrating, watch, and at all times control your actions and focus.  In regards to our fellow students:  Treat them as you would like to be treated.  Do not verbally tease, harass or mock a fellow student.  Do not EVER physically grab, push or shove a fellow student.  If you have a problem with someone, simply bring it to an instructors attention and he/she will handle the situation...  do NOT take matters into your own hands.  We like to look at our Dojo as a "Family", and although we realize that even families have their troubles now and then, we are all still brothers and sisters deep down.