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Starting to Train

Jeremy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:52:08 +0000

This month, green belt Summer Cacciotti talks about the challenges of getting started in karate. Read the whole essay here!

Sign Up Now For March Self-Defense!

Jeremy — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:12:18 +0000

Our spring self defense workshop is open to teen and adult women. This one-day basic skills workshop will cover awareness for violence prevention, using voice and body language to defuse a dangerous situation, and physical skills to fight back and escape if necessary

Meditation In the New Year

Jeremy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:24:38 +0000

Like every January, many of us are working on New Year’s Resolutions. The 40 Days of Meditation event reminded me that meditating more is one of mine. I’m a regular at meditation class here at Sun Dragon, so I thought I’d talk about it a little.

2010 Girls’ Summer Camp Registration Is Now Open

Jeremy — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:45:52 +0000

Come join the fun this summer at Sun Dragon’s day camp for girls! Our Girls’ Karate Camps are open to current students, alumnae, and girls who want to try martial arts for the first time.

Space is limited! If you’re interested in Summer Camp, sign up before March 1 for the early-bird discount. Read all the details here!

40 Days of Meditation

Jeremy — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:49:14 +0000

Meditation is an important part of our karate training. The Winter Feast For the Soul is a global project encouraging people of all faiths to come together and meditate for the next 40 days. While this is not an official Sun Dragon event, we encourage folks to check it out and see if it’s right for you!

Click here for all the details.

Start Your New Year With Karate!

Jeremy — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:12:12 +0000

Contact us to schedule your first class.

It’s time to get in shape and learn something new! Seido karate at Sun Dragon will strengthen, empower, and challenge you. Our New Member Special includes:

Two months of unlimited training
A uniform and patches
1 year membership in the World Seido Organization

That’s everything you need to start on your way to black belt. As a non-profit, we’ll never ask you to sign a contract, and we offer scholarship and work-study opportunities. We never turn anyone away for inability to pay. Check out our schedule and rates to see what classes will fit your life, then contact us to schedule your first class. We look forward to welcoming you to Sun Dragon!

Kagami Biraki

Jeremy — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:58:45 +0000

January 9, 10am

Please join us for an all-school workout and new year’s celebration. Kagami Biraki is a special time to train as a school, set your own training goals, and come together as a community. After the workout we will review our accomplishments as a school in 2009, and prepare for a great 2010. Then we’ll eat! Please bring a brunch dish to share. Family members are warmly invited to join us.

Kickathon Results

Jeremy — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:57:03 +0000

The 3rd annual Kick-a-Thon fundraiser was a great success! We raised $9700, exceeding our goal of $7500. Additionally, Bart Willis and Southside Tattoo donated our beautiful new mirrors!

45 kickers, ranging in age from 5 to 55, participated as fundraisers and kickers. We had a great time! Many thanks to everyone who raised money, donated money, kicked, and came to cheer us on.

Thank you to our Kick-a-Thon sponsors:
* Amy’s Ice Cream
* Anna’s Toy Depot
* Austin Children’s Museum
* Austin Outlaws
* Austin Steam Train Association
* Build-a-Bear
* Magnolia Cafe
* Russ and Co.
* Southside Tattoo
* Whole Earth Provision

Thanksgiving Break

Jeremy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:32:43 +0000

Just a reminder - there will be no classes Thursday, November 26th or Saturday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. The normal schedule will resume Monday the 30th.

November Women’s Self Defense

Jeremy — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:52:06 +0000

Saturday, March 13th, 3:00 - 6:00 PM