Cub Scouts and Sword Play

We received a last minute invitation to participate in the closing ceremonies of the local Cub Scout Twilight Camp. Apparently the person who was scheduled was a no show so we took the opportunity to participate. The theme is all about the medieval times and knights in armor and such. The Cub Scouts participating get to make a wooden sword during the camp.

Well we really don’t do much in the way of knights. At least not in the European tradition. However, Adam Jolly does a fantastic sword demo. So that is what we did. The presentation that Adam did was complete with high powered kicks and back flips as well as doing things with a sword that you might think could only be done with movie theatrics.

Adam was able to provide the additional tie of being a scouter himself from cub scouts on up and is in the process of completing his Boy Scouts of America Eagle Project. Of course Adam Jolly is an avid martial artist who like his father has trained in the martial arts since being a young child. The level of skill and confidence that Karate provides are evident in Adam’s performance and daily demeanor.

Old Settler’s Parade

So the Old Settler’s Parade that takes place every year in Ferndale, Washington, which is celebrating it’s Centennial as a city this year, is always a big hit in these parts. Even for the Karate Students. The parade is one of the free events any way, but we made it better by having a full size Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Raphael), and the Power Ranger’s Red Ranger participate.

They went along the opposite sides of the parade route and visited with the families and of course let the public know about the great things that are happening at Karate Quest. The two celebrities were a huge sensation and the kids absolutely loved them.

Hello Whatcom County!

Well the school has been a long time coming and it is nearly ready for it’s innaugural opening in August! We will be specializing in programs for the whole family with a strong emphasis on creating better families and a stronger community via all the benefits of the the Karate Quest training.