Winter's Gauntlet http://www.takahashidojo.com/page/winters_gauntlet by Rachel Turet

“I must be out of my mind!” It’s a thought that keeps playing over and over, like some hysterical mantra, as I step barefoot onto the parking lot of the beach. The windswept stretch of yellow-lined asphalt is devoid of summer traffic; months gone. There’s limitless room for the cars of karate classmates who’ve come to join me in this maniacal venture. It is February 14th, a Sunday meant for warmth, for chocolate valentines, for flowers...

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Dojo Kun http://www.takahashidojo.com/page/dojo_kun

Seek Perfection of Character
Be Faithful
Endeavor to Excel
Respect Others
Refrain From Violent Behavior

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Inspiration of a Novice http://www.takahashidojo.com/page/inspiration_of_a_novice by Alyson Visgauss

My introduction to karate began as early as memories began to form of my life. As a little girl I was drawn to this beautiful thing I had no understanding of…

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Karate-Do: A Path for Life – Part II http://www.takahashidojo.com/page/a_path_for_life by Mike Visgauss

Our Dojo has a new home. A little smaller, yes, but it's our home. Something Sensei said as we were moving out of our old home grabbed my attention. It put some perspective on the changes we face as a Dojo.

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