This is my collection of images, karate related and other.

The Brown belts are preforming Heian Godan.

Young Shihan Funakoshi

My daughter Claire.

A couple of real cool fellas, and down right bad too.

Beginner belt Bubba Johnson breaks his first board
with palm strike while his classmates look on.

When Beau is breaking boards, the only thing left is splinters.
I think Andrew is checking to see if Beau didnt punch right through him!

Bowing in to practice during the Demonstration.
We never practice techniques without it.

Former Student Shawn Vincent breaks wood with a side kick.

Bowing Out at the end of class.

Sensei Stephen Schmidt, is preparing
to strike a 12" board with a lunge punch.

M.J. Dinino, Very smart kid with a big smile.

Charles Steward and Logan Rachal

This is Zachary Crochet. Man, he is a future Black Belt for sure.

My Little Jessie Garantine. Turns me into silly putty.

Andrew Ficklin when not in make-up, can execute a great side snap kick.

An older class photo.

Reciting the by-laws before we leave class.

Are you talking to me?

James Allen getting crazy with some circus moves.

Shelby Reeder looks confused. Maybe I will try to get a pic of her smiling.

I was able to catch Jared Darby break-dancing after class.

Jared Darby is perparing to break his board with a palm strike.

At each class, we recite the pledge of alliegance. Pride in your country is a great asset.

Justin King in the traditional "Mug Shot" stance.

After Class Group shot. A motley Crew to say the least. But I love them all.

Kyle Harelson is looking home sick. Truth is, he is just recharging.
The guy is a duracel battery...he keeps going and going.

My little warrior, Hunter Lambert.

A very shy and young Stephen Schmidt. The year was 1997 and Stephen had just started Shotokan Karate. What a difference karate has made in his life.

The New and Impoved Chis Sanchez. Honor Roll, Big Brother, and Fisherman at large.

Shawn Vincent is making toothpics out of wood tonight.
This was his 1st out of 3 breaks. The Side Kick King.