A Letter from Michigan House of Representatives
Representative Fred Durhal, Jr. 6th District
12-04-09
Delford Fort/Darryl Brown :
Just wanted to say 'thanks' again for the beautiful plaque I received.
I deeply appreciate the kindness and attention you and Darryl have shown me. Just know that I will cherish this award as long as I live and I will always work for our people. I hope that I can be as good at public service as you are at affecting change with people
Best Wishes , Fred Durhal
No Sir: Thank You!
THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OUR COMPETITORS, INSTRUCTORS AND SPECTATORS WHO ATTENDED OUR 2011 SPIRIT OF DETROIT NATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. HOPE YOU ENJOYED YOURSELF AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU IN 2012......
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YELLOW TIGERS KARATE SCHOOL - July 17, 2009
By wdivblog
Have you ever wondered what would happened if you, your family member, or your friend was attacked on the street? How would you react and would you be able to protect yourself? So many people think it will never happen to me, but you know the old saying, better to be safe than sorry.
Yellow Tigers Inc. located on 4859 Michigan Avenue in Detroit teaches children as young as three, as well as 60 year old adults, how to protect themselves if they ever get in trouble. I witnessed 14 year old Asia Bradley fight off three guys that came at her with a fake gun, a knife, and their hands. Asia handled all three "attackers" in class and was the only one left standing. Asia's been taking karate lessons for four years and says she feels more confident in school and can speak up when called upon. This young lady can pack a mean punch and I do not envy the guy or girl that ever attacks her.
Aryn Grayeski, mother of three, says she put all of her children in Grand Master Fort's classes to give them more self-confidence and to teach them discipline. Aryn sees the benefit of karate because her children are doing well in school, have an activity to do all year round, and it keeps them off the street. .
For more information on the Yellow Tigers Inc. click on the following link: www.yellowtigersinckarate.com
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Banquet Testimonial by: General, Denise, Miranda and A.J. Thompson
Mr. Fort:
My family is writing this to honor your efforts in bringing the karate community together.
What a wonderful night Saturday was. All of the awards for the schools in one place.
We originally came from a school that in our opinion, felt they owned us as customers.
Students were publicly shunned for reaching out to the community, to broaden their scope in life, learn from others, or just associate with a fight night.
If another school came into the school to offer support, welcome us the neighborhood, they were spies. Shunned out the door almost before they came in it. What a loss for the families of that school!
I am not sure my children fully understand yet why we left our school. I am grateful to you, that this will be a lasting impression of what a real Martial Arts family is all about. Everyone honoring everyone, regardless of rank, school or style.
We are thankful we now are a part of a dojo family that I can only hope will include your history and wisdom for a long time to come. Maison Martial Arts is our new school. My children are allowed to grow and feel comfortable there. Their support for my children is emmence without prejudice. Everyone that walks through the door is welcome.
Sincerely;
General, Denise, Miranda and A.J. Thompson
TESTIMONIAL TO THE YELLOW TIGERS KARATE SCHOOL
Dude.....a lot of kids like me would have probably ended up on drugs if not for your dojo. Drug use was on the rise in my hood, when I joined the Yellow Tigers. All of my friends smoked weed and had escalated to using Coke and Mescaline. I could very easily have just followed the crowd, but you gave me purpose. That is what you offered and offer to a lot of your student: PURPOSE Sent in by Sensei Derek Lacey, Wixom, Michigan (Yellow Tigers Black Belt Student)
| Kicking and screaming at martial arts competition
Monday, January 19, 2009 6:25 AM EST
More than 200 contestants in 127 divisions competed in the Open Martial Arts Championship held Saturday at Madison High School in Madison Heights.
Director Adam Lux, who owns a karate school in Washington Township, said 60 winners received first-place trophies in what is considered one of the top five karate tournaments in Michigan.
The championships had 117 styles in the novice, intermediate, advanced and black belt divisions. Participants were all from the Great Lakes states, Lux said.
"We had seven grand champions," Lux said. "The competition was stiff."
Half of the proceeds will be donated to the National Scoliosis Foundation. The event was sanctioned by the ICE Federation.
Macomb Daily staff photos by Craig Gaffield |
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