SWKA 1 Year Old

Wow; that's really the best word that I can come up with for how today makes me feel. Just wow! Today marks the 1 year anniversary/birthday of Scholar and Warrior Kenpo Academy. And it feels SO darn good. So much growth has happened this year for Gene and I.

This time last year we were shaking in our gis! We plunged head first into this adventure and it was sink or swim! I'm so pleased to see that we swam. :) Sure we had bumps, what new business doesn't. But we have beaten the odds so far; statistics say that most new martial arts studios fold within the first 6 months-a year of opening. Not us we're going strong! And it's thanks to our students and their families.

We have met the most amazing people so far, people that have made their way not only into our lives but in our hearts. A family has been created, and it's so beautiful. I look forward to seeing everyone at every class! I'm so excited to see what year 2 has in store for us! :)

Below is a link to a Shutterfly album I created. It's nearly 60 pages of photos from our first year! Enjoy!


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Be sure and click on "Full Screen" for a better viewing experience!

Ring In 2012

2011 was nothing short of fantastic for me as a Martial Artist. I became an Advanced Student, and Gene and I opened Scholar and Warrior Kenpo Academy. As exciting as 2011 was, I have high expectations for an even more exciting 2012. In just three short months our lives have changed drastically, for the greatest! We are honestly blessed with the greatest group of students that we could ever ask for. Three months ago we didn't have a clue if this was a good idea or not, we had no guaranteed students and no idea if any would come. But we signed that contract anyway, because it felt right, and dreams aren't always gift wrapped for you sometimes you've got to plunge into them and pray they don't become nightmares. And they have not, in fact it just keeps getting better and better. This morning I observed one of our 5 year old students, who just so happens to also be the smallest, absolutely excel in class today. At five years old and only having been in class for two months he correctly executed Delayed Sword, Alternating Mace and Sword of Destruction as well as Blocking Set 1. My heart literally wanted to burst. I can't wait to see what his and everyone else's skill level will be this time next year. This is the most wonderful thing I could ever be a part of and each and every day I am reminded of how blessed we are to have this new Kenpo family. Here's to 2012, a full year of teaching and learning!