South Coast Karate

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November 2011 - Antony Sanchez

Having Sensei Anthony as Teacher of the Month will be no surprise to any of us, he is truly an amazing teacher, martial artist and citizen! I have had the honor and privilege to be a part of Anthony's life for over 17 years. To watch this great kid grow up into such an outstanding adult is not only the ultimate compliment for any teacher, it's also a reminder of how fortunate we all are to have him as our instructor

Congratulations Anthony

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October 2011 - Jasonn Beckstrand

Jasonn put in his best effort every class as he fine-tuned his skills needed to make it to Green belt on his most recent test! His attitude towards training helps inspire the adult class to continue to strive towards excellence with his commitment to applying himself in mind, body and spirit at the highest levels at all times. As a father of 2 young children and an engineer who travels, it would be easy for Jasonn to miss classes, but he is also disciplined scheduling his time and attends class regularly and makes time to practice at home. Jasonn is the president of the Los Padres Forest Association, a non-profit organization committed to forest care and education programs. He is truly a team player and we look forward to his continued growth.

Congratulations Jasonn

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September 2011 - Jakob & Steffen Hammer

Proud Parents Kurt & Jackie: “We feel fortunate to have to have them in our lives. They are dedicated to their study of karate and practice together everyday with the commitment of becom

ing Black Belts. Steffen became a student of South Coast Karate in first grade. Jakob followed in his footsteps and became a student a student in first grade as well. Steffen is a member of the Storm Team and is really enjoying it. He has a quiet, confident disposition and strives to conduct himself as a gentleman. Jakob is a strong academic student and looks forward to becoming a member of the STORM TEAM. He is well liked by everyone and is often commended for his kindness and positive disposition. We are so happy with the choices our boys are making.

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August 2011 - Ethan Guillemin

Proud Parents Tara & Tim: “We are so proud to be Ethan's parents. He has shown such dedication to his karate training. Ethan put's 100% effort into everything he does. Great job Ethan!

Thank you Sensei Bian for being such a positive role model!"

Ethan always has a great attitude in class and a contagious smile! He leads by example with his actions and is always first to respond with an immediate "Yes Sir"

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July 2011 - Tiffany

Proud Mom, Dad, Osky and Grandma Angie: “Tiffany is a child full of life, energy, enthusiasm, creativity and love. Her family has noticed a huge improvement on her karate skills. It has made her focus better, not only in karate, but all of her other activities, and karate is her favorite! She is a kind and caring person towards her family, friends and all kinds of animals. She also loves art, especially drawing and painting. Congratulations Tiffany!!! We are so proud of you, keep up the good work!"

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June 2011 - Frankie, Will & Ford

Proud Parents Brett and Pamela:“ Frankie, Will, and Ford have been working hard at their karate. They do their katas together (the competitive spirit of siblings proving of value in this case, since they each want to do it more perfectly than the others!) and they have shown a dedicated interest in improving and progressing.

At home, they sincerely look for how they can "make a difference," as their Sensei encourages them to do. We are very, very proud of our three karate kids!"

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May 2011 - Kiernan Ringer

Proud Parents Michael & Rechell: “Kiernan draws from a love of life and a passion when faced with a challenge. South Coast Karate has been a great place for him to see his hard work payoff and to make and reach goals. We are very proud of him and his accomplishments!"

Teacher Mr. Wright: “Kiernan has shown great improvement in both his academic and social skills. He is performing at the top of my class in both language arts and math.”

The growth we have seen over the years in Kiernan has been exceptional It is easy to see his passion for karate through his tremendous perseverance. Congratulations Kiernan! “

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April 2011 - Carrie Appel

Proud Parents Patti & Irwin: “Carrie excels in school. Last year she placed 4th among all Santa Barbara County 5th graders in the Math Superbowl exam. At home, Carrie is an incredible big sister. She helps her younger sister on all her homework and has incredible patience. We love her! “

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March 2011 - Annie Brown

From Wally, Jenaette, Marquel and Bobby: “Annie is continuing to do great in the first grade bringing home an excellent report card with a statement from her teacher that she is well liked by all her students and the adults in her school. also noted was that Annie was a good leader in her class and we feel that in large comes from her 3 years with South Coast Karate. Annie has two goals that she set on her own. One is to become a black belt which she has said since she got her first "future black belt" sticker in tiny tigers during her first month. Her second goal is to teach and that goal becomes stronger and stronger since her involvement with the Storm Team.”

She has gone from goal setting to goal Getting!

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February 2011 - Megan

With over 29 hours of karate practice in the first month of the year Megan has set the bar for not just White Belts, but all belts including Black!

She has already shown that our new “Live Log System” is going to be a great asset to the improvement of our students and school. Her detailed efforts have not only made it easy for us instructors to stay in touch with each individuals training, but to immediately give real time feedback whenever possible. Keep up the awesome job Megan!

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January 2011 - Claire, Caitlyn & Connor Early

Proud Parent’s Sean & Lynne: “Claire, Connor, and Caitlyn each enjoy training and attending the many community events in which South Coast Karate participates. “

Claire’s Teacher Ms. Hammer: “Claire is a wonderful third grade student. She is a respectful and caring member of our classroom community. I appreciate her excitement and curiosity when learning new things, her positive attitude and her willingness to include everyone in her activities. When Claire sets her mind to it I know she can reach any goal because she has perseverance. When I asked her to name two personality traits she thinks she has, she named persistence and kindness. I agree wholeheartedly. It is a pleasure to be Claire's third grade teacher.”

Conner’s First Grade Teacher Vicky Harbison: “I would like to nominate Connor Early to be the student of the month in Karate. He has been working hard in both his reading and math and his scores are showing good improvement. He is cheerful every day and comes to school eager for new experiences and ready to learn about new ideas. Connor is not afraid to try new topics and is beginning to remember to proofread his own written work to check for corrections. He is a good friend to his classmates and enjoys many friendships because of his faithful companionship. I know his parents are pleased with his behavior at home as he is listening and showing more responsibility for his actions. Connor is still working on some goals in our class, but I am so proud of what he has accomplished so far and I thought you should know. Thank you for your support in teaching the students self discipline.”

Caitlyn’s Preschool Teacher Julie Smith: “We love having Caitlyn in our classroom. She brings a great attitude and a wonderful enthusiasm to school each and every day. Caitlyn also treats everyone, teachers and children with kindness and respect.”

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December 2010 - Judah Nisen

Proud Parent’s Heather and Jeremy: “Judah has been working hard on advancing his karate practice as well as his reading and swimming skills. He is always challenging himself and looking to learn new things. He is a loving big brother who makes sure that his younger brother is safe and amused. We are very proud of him.”

Pre-K Teacher Jenny: Judah participates every day and shows initiative and responsibility. He can work independently but also is a great team player. Judah stays on task and is a great help when asked.

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November 2010 - Sasha & Natasha Gordon

This is the 3rd. time Sasha and Natasha have won this award and the first time anyone has won twice in just 3 months! They truly exemplify what it is to be martial artist. If it’s a south Coast Karate event you can always count on them participating and helping whenever possible. On Boo at the Zoo weekend they helped all 3 nights at our booth teaching the kids how to have fun while learning Character Count Skills!

Teachers Persoon, Kim & Solano: "Sasha and Natasha are both outstanding students who excel in both academics and good citizenship"

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October 2010 - Juan Carlos Gutierrez

Proud Parent’s Marina & Juan Manuel:

We have been pleased to see Juan Carlos build confidence through learning self defense. We are proud that he has achieved second degree yellow belt and can be considered for advancement to orange belt. He has been strengthened in body but also in spirit as can be seen through eagerly volunteering to mow our lawn and take out the garbage bins. He has gained speed with his practice and is more flexible than ever. He is now tries combinations such as crescent kick/backfist or rising shin/high punch while all along being mindful of the responsibility that comes with such skills. His teachers noted "the greatest expectations of him" assigning him to the advanced math class while we have all been excited about his nearly perfect scores on all language tests!

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September 2010 - Sasha & Natasha Gordon

Proud Mom Susan: Sasha and Natasha are amazingly well adjusted girls. They continue to excel in both academics and their much loved Karate, all with the help of their loving and nurturing grandparents Walter and Naomi and the guidance of their Sensei Brian Jordan. They say it takes a village to raise children, and I'm so happy that we have the support of the South Coast Karate family!
Natasha an Sasha have definitely taken their training to new level. This summer with their involvement in the Assistant Instructor program they were putting in 10 - 25 hours of class time per week for a total of 130 hours in just 7 weeks! (Students taking 1 class a week get less than 40 hours in the whole year)
It is their teamwork and hours of practicing together that resulted in their well deserved promotion to Brown Belt!

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August2010 - Emily Jensen

Summer is always a special time with the return of our Black Belts from college and this year we have been extra fortunate to have Sensei Emily back and teaching on a regular basis! Along with being a great practitioner she has become an outstanding teacher, best know for her attention to details and bringing out the finer qualities in the students!

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July 2010 - Tal Dassau

Proud Parents Eyal & Lior: “Tal is a wonderful daughter and sister to Adi. She is kind, respectful, and extremely responsible; she is always ready to help with house chores and a great teacher to her sister. Tal strives to excellence both in her scholastic work and her sports activities such as Karate and Soccer. We are proud to be her parents and hope she will continue to be just as she is.”

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June 2010 - Ashley & Justin Marlett

Proud Parents Barbara & Tom: "Justin & Ashley are inseparable. They always practice together, read to each other and help each other keep their rooms clean. They always want to helping at home while learning to be independent. Ashley is a delight who enjoys helping others and Justin is respectful and strives to do his best.
Teacher Ms. Devore: Ashley sets wonderful examples to her peers. She is thoughtful, caring and always does her best work. She especially loves her art class.
Teacher Mrs. Spence: Justin is very respectful. He does well in reading and math. He is working hard on his writing. He is a joy to have in class.

MAY - 2010 Bennett Coy

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Proud Parents Matt & Dani: "We are so pleased with his developing love and dedication to the art. We are grateful that his study of karate has given him confidence and also surrounds him with excellent examples to emulate. We have no doubt that he will continue to stand taller as he grows stronger, while having fun in karate.
Bennett recently scored in the highest percentile on the
OLSAT test, a nation wide ability test. Most of all, we appreciate our son's big heart, great attitude, and sweat demeanor. We take pleasure in watching his progress and appreciate the education he is receiving at South Coast Karate.
Teacher Laura Calene: Bennett is a very kind and respectful student. He is always willing to help and support peers and adults. Bennett is an avid learner and an attentive listener. He participates to class discussions and activities with interest and curiosity. His high grades reflect his excellent effort and strengths. It is a pleasure to have Bennett in my class. He is an asset and a role model.

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April 2010 - Jesse Feinstein

Proud Parents Kathy & Stu: “We're very Proud of Jesse!”

Jesse is an outstanding student on so many levels. this month's theme "Dedication" is just one of the many areas he exapmlifies so well. It's fair to say jesse is currently leading our storm Team by example.

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March 2010 - Ethan Guillemin

Proud Parents Tim & Tara: “Ethan listens well at home. If we ask him to do something it gets done. He keeps up with his chores. We love him!”

Teacher Ms. Snyder: “Ethan is an absolute delight to have in class! His enthusiasm is infectious and he is very kind to his classmates. He is empathetic, intelligent and a hard worker! So Proud!”

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February 2010 - Dalton Denbaars

Proud Parents Susan & Steve: "We are really proud and fortunate to have Dalton chosen as the "student of the month" He participates in as many of the events as possible. Such as the Lemon Festival, Holiday Parade, and the Help For Haiti Kick-a-Thon. Dalton has really worked hard this past year. He always tries to improve on his karate skills. He helps his younger brother Jared with his karate too. He really enjoys doing the high jumping kicks and spinning kicks crescent kick. He is thankful for all the support he receives from his great Sensei's"
Teacher Ms. Knappe: "How wonderful for Dalton! He is a very bright student. I really appreciate his insightfulness. He is always thinking beyond the direct answer to the question, linking together ideas and formulating his own vision."

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January 2010 - David McInnes

Proud Parents Brea & John: "We enrolled David last year in karate as an after school enrichment program at our school. He looked forward to it weekly, but when he attended karate camp last summer his interest and enthusiasm took off! He has participated in a karate demonstration at Oak Park, the Christmas Parade, taken classes twice a week at GVCC, and was nominated as student of the week during winter camp. To see David's face light up during his promotion to second degree yellow belt was a highlight for us!"
Sensei Anthony: David is bright and has a tremendous attitude. He is respectful and a hard worker making him a pleasure to teach!

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December 2009 - Sydney Steele

Proud Parent Stephanie: “Sydney is always enthusiastic about karate class. One important thing that she is learning is how to overcome frustration. She has had to put her mind and body to task in order to learn basic techniques and is always watching and learning from her instructors ways to improve. She is learning that success comes with hard work and determination. She loves karate. I love the confidence she is gaining knowing that she can learn to do many things that initially seemed too difficult. I'm proud of her ability to focus on her goals.”
Teacher Ms. Ishikawa: “Sydney is a kind and caring student, who always gives her best effort!
Sydney always set’s a good example in class and is a truly a role model! Congratulations Sydney!

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November 2009 - Kaden Tro

Proud Parents Ann & Nivaldo: “Kaden is thoroughly enjoying karate. He is in his second year now, and loves the challenge of the older class. Kaden has taken the structure and discipline from class and applied it to his morning routine at home. He listens the first time (and often self initiates) to get dressed quickly, brush his teeth, get his shoes on, and pack his backpack. He often finishes before his older brother!
We are so proud of his progression, and we are grateful to you and all the instructors with South Coast Karate. It is such a positive, and encouraging program.”
Teacher: Ms. Hillway: “Kaden works very hard on his assignments, has a positive attitude and always tries to do his best. He is thoughtful of the other children and shows strength of character that is admirable. I'm happy to hear he is being honored”.

Kaden always has a practice sheet filled with good deeds and is a great role model!

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October 2009 - Isaac Lewis

who trains at our Monte Vista Dojo. To receive this award students must demonstrate outstanding character in Caring, Fairness, Respect, Trustworthiness & Responsibility.

Proud parents, Jennifer & Stuart: Isaac is a determined young man who has blossomed both physically and mentally since starting karate last year. He challenges himself to be the best and practices nearly every day. His goal is to be a black belt and we wish him luck in his efforts. He is a kind friend, a good brother and helpful at home. Isaac has a great attitude and always wears his happy smile! Go Isaac!
Teacher Ms. McNees: Isaac is a joy to have in our class! He is friendly, respectful, and participates whole-heartedly in every aspect of First Grade. His sense of humor and smile light up our classroom!

September 2009 - Jenae Hodges

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This is Jenae’s third time as Student of the Month! She returned from college with a thirst for teaching. You could find her at GVCC almost everyday, whether she was running our Summer Camp, training in our advanced classes or teaching private lessons! It was an honor to have her back! She will be greatly missed once again as school calls her away. With a little luck we may find her teaching our very first Winter Break Camp!

August 2009 - Tom Johnson

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This is Tom's second time as Student of the Month! It is easy to see Tom desire to expand his knowledge and ability whether it is breaking kata down into it's finer details or getting in a great workout with routines on the bags. He continues to train as often as possible and always gives his best efort in every class.

July 2009 - Jesse Feinstein

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Proud Parents Stu and Kathy: "Jesse has enjoyed the challenge of earning his brown belt. he has learned how to stay focused on a goal and also how to balance school activities, homework and other sports (baseball) with his karate. Sensei Brian, the other instructors and his classmates at South Coast Karate inspire him to work hard while having fun. Jesse especially enjoys helping out with the Tiny Tigers Class."
Jesse sets a great example with his perseverance and commitment being just 2 of the outstanding traits he exemplifies.

June 2009 - Todd Knight

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Proud Parents Helly & Allan: ”I've long been aware of the myriad of benefits that a good martial arts program can provide a child, but had always tended to focus on the more physical benefits of it: physical conditioning, balance, endurance, and focus/discipline concentrated on the art itself. In South Coast Karate I discovered not just a good karate program, but a program that emphasizes development of the whole child: mental, physical and emotional; at home, at school, and in the community.
Todd certainly enjoys the physical aspects of his training, and has blossomed in other areas of his life, as well. His confidence has picked up, he is more eager to help around the house, and he
strives to set the example at school. I even find myself using the disciplinary techniques from karate class at home, when I need to remind him of something, or get him to pay attention. It's very effective! Many thanks-- we feel quite blessed to have found South Coast Karate!
Teacher Ms. Braun: “Todd has really come out of his shell and has stepped up as a leader in our classroom, he is an example of respect & self control.

May 2009 - Trey Duus

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Proud Grandma Kathleen: ”Trey is a very kind, thoughtful and caring person. Whether it is with kind words, a pat on the back, or good deeds, Trey is always trying to be helpful to others. Trey started Karate to "have fun" learning how to protect and defend himself from bullies. Karate is not only giving him the tools needed to protect himself, but is giving him a boost of self-esteem and confidence.”
Teacher Mr. Foster: “Trey is developing a calm self-assurance that allows him to help resolve conflicts in the classroom and on the playground. He is a positive role model for the other students in our class.”

April 2009 - Anita Elovitz

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Anita has trained for years at our Buellton dojo and has showed what can be accomplished with perseverance! She has proven that obstacles don’t have to stop you from challenging yourself even more! Anita has been commuting down to Santa Barbara every day for work, while being a mom, a wife, and much more while still making time to train 2 days every week! On top of that she became a super mom for the last year plus while her son Austin prepared for his Black Belt which meant coming home from work to turn around and bring him down to Goleta for advanced training on more than 1 occasion! Congratulations Anita on your recent promotion to Green Belt!

March 2009 - Davis Reinhart

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Proud Parents Glenn and Deborah: “Davis’s interest in Karate was sparked after seeing South Coast Karate’s performance at a Buellton City picnic. He started in Kindergarten, and has since earned his Yellow Belt 1st degree. Karate has improved Davis’s coordination, strength, balance and discipline. He enjoys learning about many things, particularly ocean creatures such as octopus and squid. Davis showed a great sense of community by donating his birthday money to the Buellton Public Library.

Teacher Ms. Babcock: "Davis is admired by his fellow classmates because of his diligent work ethic and the respectful way he treats others."

February 2009 - Sophia Jahadhmy

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Proud Mom Helen says,

"Sophia really enjoys her karate Lessons with Emily and I like that karate is giving her confidence and boosting her self-esteem. Karate compliments Sophia's dancing by building on the strength and coordination needed in that art form.

Sophia is in third grade at Montecito Union School and loves school, particularly math and spelling. She is well-liked by her peers and teachers. I am very proud of her!"