Congratulations to everybody who came forward for Promotion at our Pop-Up Test on August 7th. It is awesome to see your advancement, and most importantly, we are so thankful for your commitment to safety and joy in your practice. Here…
Eric Elshtain, PhD, who just completed his 6year-journey promotion to 2nd Dan Black Belt (1st Dan: 4 years; 2nd Dan: 2 more years!), is a homemaker, teaching poet, and poet-in-residence at Chicago’s Field Museum. His daughter Christie started at age…
In our series of essays, "On Living the Martial Artist's Creed", we present One Man's Journey. Dr. Sebastien Gros, PhD, reflects on pursuing goodness, holding fast to your values, your family, your education, and building on personal strengths through a…
One of the great joys of these months of following pandemic safety protocols has been our ability to reconnect and stay connected virtually with our out of town students. This includes students who have relocated out of the area, and…
In our continuing series of essays, "Ways to Follow Your Creed", we offer this entry from Margot, age 15, recently promoted to Purple Belt, and now preparing for Brown Belt. We think you'll agree: there is great wisdom here! (posting…
By: Mr. Joel Farran In our new series of essays, "Ways to Follow Your Creed", we offer this entry from Mr. Joel, a Black Belt Candidate, who has advanced steadily in skill over the past six months through his consistent…
Everyone is thinking reopening, stay-opening, back-to-school, and staying engaged in our personal development. Our young Jr. Instructor, Kiran, age 14, who is on the verge of testing for his 3rd Dan Black Belt, and incoming OPRFHS Freshman, has some easy-to-follow…
One of the Best of the Best Essay questions EVER!! Spring 2020 Essay Question "What is 'Being the Best of the Best'? And how can I Be that? And What is the Benefit from that?" Have SO. MUCH. FUN. with this one!…
"Why is it important to have a Goal in our life, and how can we reach our goal?" This is an important skill and practice to develop at every age, and to review and revise regularly. Enjoy reflecting on this…
What does promotion mean to you? We have some amazing responses from our martial arts students. Thank you so much for all of your hard work! This month, we would like to quote Luke Wendel from his response to the…
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