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"Bcugog Citizen -- Tuesday, December 14, 1993 -- 17 4 Wado Kai Karate Club celebrates 20 years As the Port Perry Wado Kai Karate club prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary in the New Year, we had the opportunity to interview Sensei Rob Dods, 4th degree black belt and a Director of the Toronto Wado Kai. Rob has been teaching karate in Port Perry since 1983. Q. What is the Port Perry Wado Kai? R.D. It might be easier to begin by telling you what we are not. We are not a commercial martial arts business, We do not spend a lot of money on advertising, nor do we use violent images such as dragons or swords in the few ads we do run." We do not own commercial buildings with high overhead. We don't require our students to sign long-term contracts. We don't teach weapons because weapons can be taken from people and used against them. We don't use "outside" teachers who may bring opposing values with them. Centre on the waterfront in downtown Port Perry. You can find us there every Sunday and Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Q. What challenges does the people? R.D. My advice to people concerned about violence is to get involved in a program that will affect your life in a positive way. We invite anyone to join us anytime to try a free class to assess us (we don't assess you). You won't see bells and whistles or fanfare. You'll see people ke women's self-defense classes. You can find out more about the Port Perry Wado Kai by talking to our instructors and students; and to people who are no longer with us Port Perry Wado Kai face in the The positiveness people gain will yi next 20 years? affect the people around them, they work toward Ye , a R.D. Our stud have ly their child and families, their black belt in karate. The sense of been expressing concern about friends and their and ai the growth of violence in our know that the positiveness of my they develop makes them part of soci training has personally affected the solution to violence in our, ety. We hear about violence all the time - in schools, on our streets and in our community. It seems to be a constant theme on television, in the news and often in su proportions in movies. These hard economic times cause frustration for everyone in all walks of life and at all ages - frustration that permeates our lives and our families' lives. Parent's concerns are passed to their children. Young people are concerned about their future, their schooling, the job market ahead and about attaining a better way of life. Fru ion, if left, will grow, . We are a quality organizati associated with Toronto Wado Kai clubs in Oshawa and Metro Toronto. We focus on self defense and we offer the best traditional Japanese karate training in the area. We often say our "style" is "meat and potatoes" karate because we focus on the basics that will work for defending oneself. To keep costs low, we spend little on advertising and use especially if people feel down about their world. Violence erupts from that pent-up frustration and is often fueled by. ia and misund Kids gathering together with all that negativity look for an outlet. What comes out is often negative. Kids with a positive outlook do positive things. Imagine a positive gang of kids with a mission to do good. What a blem that would be! and 1 for our classes. Our low overhead is reflected in our lower prices, flexible rates and family discounts. Our instructors are trained, screened and developed with a strong sense of community. We are proud of the high calibre of our instructors in Port Perry, all of whom are "home-grown", having received their training right here. "Here" is the home we've had for the past 11 years, the Latcham "Frustration and violence won't go away by talking about it. The old adage "If you are not part of the solution, you're part of the problem" holds true here. I don't believe that anyone has the right to gripe about a problem unless they make the effort to do something about it themselves. We believe that the Wado Kai Club offers a way to do something - to make this a better world for yourself and for your community. Q. What advice would you offer "Classic Arrangements | PRESENTS 'SILENT NIGHT' by Trisha Romance ONLY $399. FRAMED inciuding toes. Your choice of three mats, U-grove and frame. Allmats 100% acid-free. We specialize in custom framing. CLAssIC ARRANGEMENTS HARWOOD PLACE MALL, (VBA AJAX (905) 427-1663 Me See our Display in the 5 Points Mall, Oshawa. "It's worth the drive to Ajax." my life, The leadership training I've gained with the Toronto Wado Kai was a major factor in my attaining a position with Canada' 's oldest and most d insurance as their head office Facilities Manager. society. Q. How would you assess a karate club? R.D. You can come to one of our regular classes or to our children's cl If you're a woman over the age of 12, you might be interested in our ( our don't leave their training due to an unhappiness with the club). . 'When visiting any club, trust your gut feeling. If you have any doubts, that is your clue to look elsewhere. We are the "elsewhere" you need to look to. For more information, people can call our Head Instructor Michelle Vanheiningen at 9865- 1232, or our administrator Ron Ruskay at 986-5071. p------ Re ay Sa -- a) IEE Misra rigy pp eere! My, Stedmans V&S Department Store CUSTOMER ~ APPRECIATION Shopping Party SAVE 25° (10% OFF All Merchandise + 7% GST + 8% PST = 25% We will pay the taxes!) 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