Change of Schedule Evening Class.

M. Watanabe asked that we change the schedule for the following wishing that the attendance will be improved.

Starting May 1st, the new evening schedule will be:

· Monday night from 6:30 to 8:00

· Wednesday night from 7:00 to 8:30

· Friday night from 6:30 to 8:00

Bruce Pitre wrote:

"On a personal note: Understanding that both temporary places that we have are not ideal, a dojo is only a training facility lead by a sensei. In our situation, the sensei and the quality of the training as not change, only the room. Actually, I feel that it is part of our learning to adapt to new situations and become more skilled. Adaptation is a key skill sought for in today live, professionally, personally and also in karate. I am sharing this with you because I was disappointed when sensei told me last night that some have stop training «because they did not like the training rooms».



We still have many challenges in front of us as a karate community. Not only do we have to help relocate the dojo and get it running, we also have to celebrate its 40th anniversary. "

Georges Pantelis added:

"Thank you Bruce, I agree with your comments. It is our lifetime sport! Lifetime being the key word! "

And Hai Phamhuy commented:

"Thanks for the information and also thanks for taking care of announcing it

I am quite sad and share your disappointment regarding comments made by some colleagues about the places etc. I humbly think this is just part of it. We all know that our school is going through a very tough time but I am very confident that there is somehow an acceptable solution ahead.

Sensei has shown a huge courage and it is obvious to me that we have to give him all the assistance and encouragement we can, starting by going on with a regular training and the so-called "esprit de corps" like they say in th army.

I look forward to seeing you in a very near future.

Again, many thanks."