KILU'S Kickin' Karate Journey From A to Z
A Martial Arts Journey
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Hi, My name is Kilu (pronounced Key-loo). I am a Red Panda from southwestern Himalayas (those are mountains) and in southwestern China (that’s a country). Let me tell you a little about how I look. I am slightly larger than an American cat. I have reddish brown fur and a very bushy tail. My tail is really awesome looking. It has yellowish red rings and reddish brown rings. My tail also provides me with excellent balance when climbing dowm trees, head first. My face is reddish brown with white markings and brownish tear streaks under my eyes. Some would say I look similar to a raccoon. My eye color is the deepest black that you will ever see and my teeth are very sharp. I have four legs. My legs in the front are short and my legs in back are long, which makes me waddle when I walk. My paws are black with thick fur on the bottom which serves as a thermal protection when I am on snow or ice covered surfaces. Well, enough about how I look. Let’s now talk about why you want to start or you are now taking Martial Arts? Most of us started when we were young, because we probably saw a movie with someone who looked very cool jumping in the air, kicking, spinning, punching and defending the good guys from the bad guys. And you probably were thinking “wow” I want to do that! So the next step was to enroll in a martial arts school! Not only do we practice cool moves, we are also learning Focus, Self Discipline, Self Confidence, Self-Control, Respect for others, and learning how to defend our-self against bad guys or bullies just like in the movies, which makes us super awesome!!! Whatever the reason, I am so glad that a movie, someone, or your parents inspired you to join the martial arts. I am sooooo excited to share the World of Martial Arts from A to Z with you. I will bring you on a journey with me to teach you some of the basic words that you will come across through-out your martial arts training. “A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins With the First Step!” “LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN” Kilu The Red Panda
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Let Kilu take you on a martial arts journey from A to Z. Go along with Kilu and learn some words that your Instructor will use in your martial art classes. Kilu will help you discover how fun and exciting your martial arts training can be. This book will help you become an awesome Black Belt like Kilu. Have Fun and Let the journey begin.
About the Author
I was born in Sandusky, Ohio. Moved to Houston, Texas in 1977 and then moved to Connecticut in 1979, where I reside to this day. Graduated from Southern CT State University in 1986 with a degree in Bachelor of Science. In 1996 I met my husband and was married in 2001.
I worked at a nursing home for 17 years, until one day my husband had a dream of opening up a martial arts school. So I quit my job and helped him live his dream. In 2002, together we opened up a martial arts school. I became the Director/Coordinator, while he taught the classes. He was a 1st degree black belt at the time (now 5th degree). Not knowing much about the martial arts and teaching, he encouraged me to start assisting in his classes.
I became a Certified Instructor in 2003 and started teaching classes ages 3 yrs. to teenagers. Also in that same year; I started my martial arts training. In 2007, I proudly earned my Black Belt. Because of a previous knee injury, I had to discontinue my training, but continued to enjoy teaching classes and providing one-on-one private lessons. In 2012, I was honored to be inducted into the “Martial Arts Masters Hall of Fame”.
In 2014, I started thinking about how I could help children with their own personal journey and how martial arts can help them now and throughout their life. I want children to get excited about learning, achieving goals and having a “Yes I Can” attitude. Through the martial arts, I have enjoyed watching the children over the years become respectful, confident young adults.
“May the Journey Continue”