As a follow up to our recent
photo of the week,
we present this article by Kiado-Ryu Grandmaster Richard Andrew King,
originally written in 2007.
Being aware of your surroundings is one of the first lines of self-defense.
Yet, many women go through their days not really paying attention to who’s
watching them. Remember, this is a predatory world, and although most people
are decent there are those who are not, who have nefarious agendas of
molestation, kidnapping, rape and more. Being responsible for one’s safety
means surveying your environment to assess any potential threats.
Who’s lurking behind trees, bushes, walls, or structures in your life? The
Phantom Ninja poses behind this tree to remind you to always be alert to who’s
watching you when you’re out and about. Being aware is your first defense
against attack and can save your life.
For those of you who have purchased canes from the Karate Institute of
America, I would like to offer you a FREE group cane class, if you’re
interested, on Saturday, January 26, at 10:00 AM at a park in Laguna Hills. If
you have never purchased a cane from me but have your own cane, the fee is
$20/person. There are two canes still available from the last order. These can
be purchased for $50 each. If you have a friend who would like to take the
class, they are welcome, pending the above requirements.
Adam “Frog” Mahan stands next to Mr. King, joined by the reviewing panel of
Karate Institute of America martial artists, after being awarded his purple
belt in the Kiado-Ryu martial arts system. Flanking Mr. King and Adam are #rd
Dan black belts Chris “Growler” Grau, on the left, and Kim “Cultivator”
Thomas, on the right. Rounding out the panel is first degree brown belt
Tristan “Raptor” Ligtvoet.
Adam “Frog” Mahan demonstrates KIA kata, Institute Form #1, as part of his
purple belt test. Pictured left-to-right are first degree brown belt Tristan
“Raptor” Ligtvoet, 3rd Dan Black Belt Chris “Growler” Grau, and 3rd Dan Black
Belt Kim “Cultivator” Thomas.
Adam “Frog” Mahan is awarded his purple belt by Mr. King on December 27, 2012.
Congratulations, Frog, on another major step up the Karate Institute of
America ladder! You’re doing great, and we all appreciate your effort, skill,
and character. Next stop, blue belt!
