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Rank advancement is a recognition of personal growth; it's not just a belt and piece of paper. Martial arts rank represents levels of physical skill, achieved through the discipline of personal commitment and a pursuit of perseverance.

Congratulations, Mr. Byne, our newest 5th gup. You're about halfway to black belt.

And congratulations, Dr. Grantland for achieving the rank of Cho Dan Bo. We now 'roll up the sleeves' to begin preparing for your 1st degree black belt exam.

Mr. Byne brought his A-Game to the WTSDA Region 6 tournament last weekend. 1st Place is always more fun!! He brings a great work ethic and sense of humor to class. It paid off Saturday.

From everybody at LMAC, "Congratulations, Mr. Byne!!!"

For those who missed tonight, we missed you!

Here's what you missed.

Well, no AC! 🥵

No classes tonight, Thursday 7/24. I'll keep everyone up to date about Saturday 7/26.

Thermostat shows 89 degrees. If anyone wants to go old-school, let me know. I'll accept your challenge and meet you over here. 👊😎

2025 WTSDA Region 6 Black Belt Camp is in the books. What a great weekend. The instruction was next-level.

Congratulations to Dr. Landon Grantland (red) for his first camp.

WTSDA Region 6 spring clinic was really good!! Thanks for hosting, Master Crash.

Saturday, 4/5/2025. Mobile, AL.

"You've done plenty of Kihon, form, kata... it is enough! So, you learned a lot of different forms. But what do you, really know? You know nothing! It is important to go deeply inside, to get this feeling. When did you start to practice, and where did you begin? Which power, which energy you use? Where is it from the stomach, from the head, or the shoulders? If you do with muscles there will be no progress! I need to search inside for the sense which will trigger the change. You have to try to find something inside that will "move you". That is the Way of Karate." - lesson by Master Taiji Kase from his seminars
photo by Davide Rizzo

Super Saturday Training

- footwork drills - we'll expand on these in class
- sword work - speaks for itself (always fun!)