Neil Dunnigan's School of Karate - NEWSLETTER WINTER 2007

School Highlights from 2006

• Two semi-annual black belt tests which resulted in students from our school successfully achieved ranking, ranging from first to fourth degree black belts.

• Reconnecting with Master James Thompson and his students. See the website for pictures of Susan’s trip to Master Thompson’s school in Michigan

• A dojo visit from Okinawan friends, Senseis Soke and Hatsuko Machida. See the website for pictures under Photography, Event Photos.

• Celebrating 25th anniversary of teaching in Edmonton, by renting a hotel ballroom for a gala evening of demonstration, dining and dance. For pictures see www.dunnigankarate.com
  

• Spreading goodwill and Christmas joy with a disadvantaged family. Our students gave generously and from the heart, ensuring that an inner city family experienced a Christmas to remember, with personalized and family gifts, food and gift certificates.
  
  
  

CURRENT NEWS

Pee Wee Power Classes

The winter session of Pee Wee karate classes for four and five year olds runs from Friday, January 19- March 23/07.   Limited late registrations are being accepted..

Yoga Classes

Relax with restorative yoga classes. The winter yoga session runs from January to April,  from 6:15- 7:45 pm on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Friday of each month.  See our Yoga website page for details about the Yoga instructor, RN Shelley Winton, along with testimonials from participants.  Individuals are invited to try a free trial class at any time Drop-in and sessional rates are available.

World Uechi Cup

Argentian intiated and hosted the first Uechi World Cup in 2005. Now it’s Canada’s turn. This tremendous learning opportunity is being organized and hosted by one of our senior students, Sensei Manuel Desa from Desa School of Karate in St. Albert. Students of all ages and rankss are encouraged to participate in this chance of a lifetime, working out with senior masters and  students from other schools near and far.