the REN DAO Wellness Center Blog

Three Generations of Goju (click to enlarge)

• Second Annual SYBCG Professional Martial Arts Seminar – Held August 4th, in Woodbridge Va. Many leading martial arts instructors from the area and New York shared their techniques and experiences with those who participated or watched. The highlight of the event was the attendance of Sensei Earl Monroe who has not been active within the martial arts community for several years since moving to Arizona. We all appreciate Sensei Zuriane Bennett’s efforts for organizing another great event and for arranging for Sensei Monroe to attend. A video of the seminar will be available shortly at www.sybcg.com.

• Fire in the House - Last January, one of the RDWC’s Adult Karate students was struck by a car while riding his bicycle to class. His left knee was shattered, his left shoulder badly dislocated and he suffered numerous other injuries. He endured several surgeries and was hospitalized for three months. August 8th, He walked into the RDWC (up two flights of stairs) quite unexpectedly and unassisted to watch karate class. This is a great testament to the power of mental will and the body’s ability to heal. Fire (as he is called), now in his mid fifties, proves the importance of staying fit and healthy.Though not fully recovered, it was almost indiscernible that he had been severely injured months early.

• Soundage Massage – Massage therapist, Karen Yanco is working on a new rhythmic massage technique preformed to music. She completed her first series of trials at the RDWC in July and is currently accepting appointments for her final series of trials. The massages are free and are open to healthy persons between the ages of 20 and 70. Please contact Karen at 646-259-2439 to schedule an appointment.