In a quest to earn her Little Dragon Black Belt, Naomi demonstrated compassion and leadership by undertaking a considerable community service project–collect diapers for women and children in need. All collected packages were sent to Wellspring Women’s Center where they were distributed to families in need.
Something New
“Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.” ~ Ronald Ostrom The quote above reflect my current sentiments. For too long, I was in a rut and didn’t even know it! Life’s patterns started to become stale, routine, boring… I lost a few very important things because I took them for granted. …
Karate Kid’s Journey to Green-Belt Begins with Kindness
By BENN HODAPP / Valley Community Newspapers writer Kristoffer Brown is by all accounts a perfectly normal nine year old boy. He does homework, quarrels with his big sister and goes on vacations with his family. But this isn’t a story about what makes him ordinary, but rather what makes him extraordinary. Kristoffer Brown’s pursuit of a green belt in …
The C Word
A few months back a friend posed a question. I was sharing my excitement about a potential camping trip. It was to be a weekend backpacking trip somewhere local. Backpacking is something I have never done and wondered about. In the natural flow of conversation, my friend asked me in a serious, doubt-filled voice, “Yes, but can you do it?” …
Little Dragon diaper drive – diapers delivered!
Little Dragon Naomi Piper-Pell delivered 1,173 diapers to Wellspring Women and Children’s Center today as part of her Little Dragon Black Belt Project. Naomi also volunteered several times at Wellspring and held a car wash to raise money to buy diapers. A hearty thanks is due to everyone who made donations or otherwise assisted Naomi with her project!
Mental vs Physical
Today in class Mr. Oliver described karate as 90% mental and 10% physical. How many times have I made it easier on my body physically because my mind it necessary? It’s as simple as relaxing a horse stance during star blocks kata, or not bending as deeply in the last squat, or throwing a punch at half power to “save …
Video: Kristoffer Inspires over 325 Acts of Kindness in Sacramento
Kristoffer is a student at Zen Martial Arts. In order to test for their green belt, every student must perform a community leadership project. Kristoffer chose to do inspire 100 acts of kindness. He is just one of many Sacramento karate kids that are acting as leaders in your community.
Little Dragon diaper drive
Little Dragon Naomi Piper-Pell is currently holding a diaper drive for Wellspring Women and Children’s Center as part of her black belt project. Wellspring is a safe and welcoming place for women and children in need to receive meals and essential services each weekday. Please bring packages of disposable diapers, any size, during any of Mr. Oliver’s karate classes and …
What does karate mean?
Mr. Oliver often asks the Little Dragon class. The translation is empty hand. That’s only one meaning though. I was talking to someone the other day about what karate meant to her. She was trying out some dojos in the Sacramento area since she moved her recently from the bay area. She liked karate because it stimulated her mind and …
Local Boy Tackles 100 Acts of Kindness for His Green Belt
Local boy demonstrates that the martial arts are about much more than punching and kicking by taking on a city-wide “acts of kindness” project Sacramento, CA Aug 21, 2010 – Kristoffer Brown, a 9 year old Sacramento resident, has been studying the martial arts for 14 months now. Five months ago he successfully tested for his orange belt by demonstrating …