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Forced Into Isshinryu
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I'm Kathleen, many know me as Kat. I'm soon to be 30. Funny how my story into the family of Isshinryu began. I was actually forced into taking karate by my significant other, He Who Shall Not Be…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Phillip Debord Apr 10, 2010.
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Kathleen Lau commented on Chrissy Scott's blog post Call to the Martial Arts History Buffs - Study Help Please"Thanks Ms. Scott for starting this!
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Kathleen Lau posted a blog postMy Personal Goal
In realizing that this year is almost half way through, I have recently noticed that I've been hiding in my own little world. While the rest of the world has been busy moving forward, I have been caught in the daily routine of work, karate, and sleep. My routine has caused me to neglect my social life in efforts to preserve what mental sanity I have left at the end of the day. Although I have been successful at self-preservation, I have failed in maintaining any kind of social life. In doing…See More
Phillip Debord replied to Kathleen Lau's discussion Forced Into Isshinryu"In the Coast Guard we have a story about monkeys
Start with a cage containing five monkeys. In the cage, hang a banana on a string and put a set of stairs under it. Before long, a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana.…"
Jonathan Schultz left a comment for Kathleen Lau"Hey Kat, sorry I didn't respond to your chat...I am still learning how the site work. Didn't want you to think that I snubbed you ;) See you next week."
Kathleen Lau replied to Mike Oliver's discussion My most memorable karate moment?"As I was reading your post, I couldn't help but get excited. I could totally imagine the moment like in the movies. You know, like when they try to exaggerate punches and kicks with dust flying through the air when contact is made. Except that…"
Kathleen Lau replied to Phillip Debord's discussion Friend and training partner of Mr. Oliver"Phil! Glad to see you on here. Welcome, welcome."
Kathleen Lau replied to Lisa Clark's discussion Work in Progress"You can never know enough or be perfect enough, especially when it comes to Isshinryu. Like Ms. O'Donnell said, it's never ending. The past, present, and furture...so much to know and learn! Eeek! Anyone else overwhelmed ?"
Kathleen Lau replied to Kathleen Lau's discussion Forced Into Isshinryu">D. Thank you! We try hard to keep up with you and Mr. Oliver...TRY, being the key word. Not to mention he's a good teacher. ;) Look forward to training with you some more.
I was trying to be funny. I didn't think of Harry Potter, but…"
Lisa Clark replied to Kathleen Lau's discussion Forced Into Isshinryu"Sometimes they can be though. They are well-meaning crabs... crabs all the same. It took a lot of explaining and primarily stubborn persistence, but they get it now. :)"
Holly ODonnell replied to Kathleen Lau's discussion Forced Into Isshinryu"Lol. When you say He Who Shall Not Be Named, it reminds me of the Harry Potter books. Like you're dating Lord Voldemort =) I'm glad that you kept going to karate. You spar really well for your belt rank. I feel like many of you are better…"
Mike Oliver replied to Kathleen Lau's discussion Forced Into Isshinryu"Master Joslin often talks about the "crab bucket." This is the idea that if you put a single crab in a bucket, he'll find a way to crawl out. If you put a whole bunch of crabs in a bucket however, as one starts to crawl out, the…"
Lisa Clark replied to Kathleen Lau's discussion Forced Into Isshinryu"Karate has been far from easy. The hardest part is well-meaning friends and family who kindly suggest I use my time training for homework instead. Homework, training and work are all equally important. They must be balanced and it has been tricky. I…"
Mike Oliver replied to Kathleen Lau's discussion Forced Into Isshinryu"I hate to say it, but if it was easy, everyone would be in class and have a black-belt. The average person simply doesn't make it. That being said, I hope everyone we have now does stick around. And who knows, maybe your friend will make it…"
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My Personal Goal
In realizing that this year is almost half way through, I have recently noticed that I've been hiding in my own little world. While the rest of the world has been busy moving forward, I have been caught in the daily routine of work, karate, and sleep. My routine has caused me to neglect my social life in efforts to preserve what mental sanity I have left at the end of the day. Although I have been successful at self-preservation, I have failed in maintaining any kind of social life. In doing… Continue
Posted on April 25, 2012 at 10:44pm — 1 Comment
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- At 11:29am on April 10, 2010, Jonathan Schultz said…
- Hey Kat, sorry I didn't respond to your chat...I am still learning how the site work. Didn't want you to think that I snubbed you ;) See you next week.
- At 11:11pm on April 4, 2010, Mike Oliver said…
- That's the best part! Another student said he had one on his shin and he named it Kat. See, you are having an impact on other people's lives already! ;)
- At 11:08pm on April 4, 2010, Kathleen Lau said…
- Yeah, and my bruises of honor too.
- At 10:38pm on April 4, 2010, Mike Oliver said…
- We know you secretly love sparring.
- At 10:27pm on April 4, 2010, Kathleen Lau said…
- Moshi moshi all! Looking forward to being back in class. Not sure I'll be there all three days...my friend from Romania is in town this week and we are hanging out on Wed. <(...darn sparring...
- At 10:14pm on April 4, 2010, Holly ODonnell said…
- Hey kat, thanks for joining the site. Missed you last class, how's your training going?
- At 9:41pm on April 4, 2010, Mike Oliver said…
- Hey Miss Lau, welcome to the fun. Back to the routine on Monday. I hope you didn't get too comfortable relaxing over the break... I have some great stuff planned for Monday.
- At 8:05pm on April 4, 2010, Lisa Clark said…
- Aloha! Welcome to Ning!
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