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Mike Duke - 4th Degree
Black
Styles Studied: KenpoJitsu, Jiu Jitsu, Aikido,
Shudo Kan & Isshinryu Karate
Years in the Martial Arts: 16
Occupation: Vice President - Community Bankers
Assoc. of IL.
Family: Connor (9), Cooper (6),Cannon
(6mo)
Favorite
Quote: “Too often we are scared. Scared
of what we might not be able to do. Scared of what people
might think if we tried. We let our fears stand in the
way of our hopes. We say no when we want to say yes.
We sit quietly when we want to scream. And we shout
with the others, when we should keep our mouths shut.
Why? After all, we do only go around once. There's really
no time to be afraid. So stop. Try something you've
never tried. Risk it.You have nothing to lose and everything
to gain.”
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Will Norris-
1st Degree Black Belt
Class:
CardioKicks & Adult Instructor
Years in the Martial Arts: 6
Occupation:
Graphic Design/Web Design-State Journal Register
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Dave (Tornado) Morris - 4th Degree
Black
Class:
Beginner Adults and Kids
Years in the Martial Arts: 15
Occupation: City of Springfield
Education: B.S. Business Management-SIU-C
Pets: Dog- named BEAR
Favorite Quote: “Hard work often pays off
after time, but laziness always pays off now”
Renshi Dave Notes: The martial arts have helped
me realize what I can achieve in life. It is a very
important part of who I am today. I enjoy sharing
the knowledge I have of this art to people young
and old. When I see someone else gain a true understanding
of what is behind the art, I feel I have achieved
something superb.
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Greg
Burge - 4th Degree Black Belt
Class:
CardioKicks & Adult Instructor
Years in the Martial Arts: 16
Occupation:
Sales Associate-Super Wal-Mart
Education: A.A.
Favorite
Quote: “Set goals, reach those goals, then
set higher ones, never forgetting what you have
achieved and can achieve”.
Renshi
Greg Notes: Martial Arts has taught me discipline,
to be in control of my emotions, and to stay
focused
on the task at hand. Through perseverance, anything
can be achieved. In addition, helping fellow students,
and watching them grow has brought great joy to
me.
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Karen Duke - 2nd
Degree Black
Karen
Teaches: Kidplay, Kidplay Kicks, Assistant Kenpo Kids,
Cardio Kickboxing
Years in the Martial Arts: 11
Occupation: Owner/ Manager MidAmerica Karate
Middle School Science Teacher
Education:
B.A. Psychology/Certification Elementary Education
Family: Connor (9), Cooper (6), Cannon (6mo)
Favorite Quote: “Confidence is knowing you
don’t have to fight”
Sensei
Karen Notes: I really enjoy introducing the martial
arts to the young children. They think they are just
learning the physical aspect of the art when they
are also learning skills that will help them be better
people in life.
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