<p> www.kenzenichii.com</p><p>November 2010 Promotions House of Soke II Congratulations to Sensei Eric Calvert on earning the rank of Shodan. Congratulations to Sensei Jake Carpenter on earning the rank of Shodan</p><p>Crush Fitness Congratulations to Sensei Pierson Bisceglia on earning the rank of Shodan Congratulations to Besiana Adzovic on earning the rank of Yellow Belt</p><p>BSR Modern Martial Arts School Congratulations to William Hamlin on earning the rank of Yellow Belt (Pee Wee Class) Congratulations to Josh Munoz on earning the rank of Yellow Belt (Pee Wee Class)</p><p>House of Soke I want to wish Kyoshi Vince Montgomery and Soke Ferrell well on their new alliance and integration of techniques. Hopefully they will have mutual benefits. </p><p>I applaud and thank the leadership of the House of Soke II and special thanks to Sensei Eric Calvert and Sensei Jake Carpenter for the opportunity to experience the courage, commitment, love, and time spent with old friends at the recent Black Belt test held 10/10/10.</p><p>The new Tai Chi DVD is essential to every aspect of martial arts. Copies or can be purchased online by contacting Kyoshi Leary at the House of Soke II, [email protected], 704-947-2522.</p><p>It is the doom of man that he forgets!!! Namaste, Soke. </p><p>House of Soke II The House of Soke II would like to thank Kyoshi Ronnie Nelson and Kyoshi Joe Mansfield for their visit on October 10, 2010. Your presence is always welcomed.</p><p>BSR Modern Martial Arts School Welcome to new student Darryl Douglas. </p><p>A self-defense course, “Fight Like A Girl” will be held on November 17, 2010 from 7 -8:30pm. Cost is $20 dollars a person. If you are interested in attending, please contact [email protected] </p><p>Sapphire Dragons All is well at the Sapphire Dragons. </p><p>KZI - Tennessee All is going well.</p><p>KZI NEWSLETTER – November 2010 Page 2 of 2</p><p>Ken Zen Ichii Japan Ken Zen Ichii Kai Japan & Ken Zen Ichii Wado Ryu Karate Do present the first Ken Zen Ichii Wado Ryu Karate Do Junior Karate Tournament held November 7 in Mishima Dojo, Nasu Shiobara City Branch, Tochigi, Japan. For additional information, please contact Ira Watanabe Kyoshi at [email protected] </p><p>Crush Fitness Thank you to everyone for the support and well wishes on my promotion to Shihan. It was great spending time in conversation with the Soke…Shihan Baker</p><p>Demi Bozas will be testing for Black Belt on 11/7/10 at 12:30pm.</p><p>Our Holiday 4 Year celebration will be on Sat. Dec. 4th at 1:00pm. Students and Sensei's will be having a Karate demonstration starting at 1:30pm. All are welcome!</p><p>Welcome new students Kaylin Heyward, Tommy Heyward, Nijah Heyward, and Tori Heyward</p><p>Congratulations to: Sensei Thaje Jeanty on winning the Championship Belt in Muay Thai kickboxing at the Patterson Recreation center. 10/16/10. Pics posted on facebook. </p><p>Welcome back: The Salamone boys</p><p>NY vs, Ct. Thai kickboxing, Karate, Jiu Jitsu championships. Sat Dec 11th. Doors open at 6:00pm. Danbury, Ct. Sensei Thaje Jeanty will be fighting. Tickets are $25. A great way to spend a Saturday night! </p><p>There will be karate classes the day after Thanksgiving.</p><p>Hudson Valley RyuTe Kan All is going well.</p><p>Pearl’s of Wisdom What you see with the eye is called observation; what you see with the mind is called insight. This is the significance of meditation, or seeing through your own thoughts. The mind is like the moon on the water; form is like the reflection in a mirror. Yagyu Munenori, The Life Giving Sword</p><p>“Courage is feeling the fear but doing it anyway”…Shihan Baker</p><p>Editor’s Notes Articles for the Ken Zen Ichii website and newsletter are being actively solicited. Anyone who wants to submit an article should contact Sensei Michael Calabrase at [email protected] or the editor at [email protected], (818) 395-0757. </p>