ZenQuest recently visited St. Mary’s school in Lee, Massachusetts. Senseis Connie and Mark introduced the students there to some fun and age-appropriate martial arts drills. Students from grades K through 8 were taken through simple striking and blocking fundamentals and then practiced applying those moves on pool-noodles and paddle-targets. The older kids were also shown a few escape strategies where Sensei Connie would counter a hold that Sensei Mark surprised her with. The kids seemed to really enjoy the presentations and several staff and parents provided very positive feedback. Huge thanks to the St. Mary’s PTO for a generous donation of $150 in appreciation for the visit. The funds will be used for repairs to ZenQuest’s playground area.
The dojo is also continuing its classes at Miss Hall’s school this spring. Students there meet twice each week to learn material from Okinawan Karate, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Thai Boxing. The material there is presented in a fitness and self-defense mode. The girls there are very focused and soak the techniques and strategies up like sponges. The students and staff at Miss Hall’s have given positive feedback and ZenQuest will be happy to return in the fall to provide more classes there.
The dojo is also continuing its classes at Miss Hall’s school this spring. Students there meet twice each week to learn material from Okinawan Karate, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Thai Boxing. The material there is presented in a fitness and self-defense mode. The girls there are very focused and soak the techniques and strategies up like sponges. The students and staff at Miss Hall’s have given positive feedback and ZenQuest will be happy to return in the fall to provide more classes there.
RSS Feed