A big congratulations goes out to Butler Shotokan Karate Students...
Carrie Rugh for completing her 8 Kyu test, Grant Yurisic, Nick Peffer, Kelsey Wetzel and Jessica Morrison for completing their 7 Kyu test and Jacob Muir for completing his 6th Kyu test. Well done students, keep training!

Why is it important to do a little bit of training on your own?

As you advance in your karate, the techniques become more difficult. If you only train during class, you will only get a little better. But, if you practise the areas you are having difficulty with, you will advance and become much better. You must remember, the foundation of good karate lies with your stance. If sensei is constantly telling you to get longer and lower, it is for your own karate to get better. A longer and lower stance will not only provide you with good karate, but you will become much stronger... stronger to endure more rigorous training, stronger to take on more techniques and if you ever need your karate for self defence, you will outlast your oponent and win.

So, the lesson this week is... Longer and Lower... Get Down, Get Better!