Sensei Blomquist, Martial Arts Instructor

Stan, before and after training at Rising Sun Karate Academy. If you need to lose a few pounds, give RSKA a try. Stan lost 80 pounds SO FAR!

As we age, responsibility and family take over our lives, and we happily do what we can to make our families lives better. In that process, we sometimes lose sight of taking care of ourselves. I fell into that trap, which culminated with me almost dying and ending up in the hospital.

When I got discharged, I decided that I needed to change my life style drastically or I was not going to be around much longer. That included making and keeping my scheduled doctor’s visits, diligently taking my meds, and I also needed a completely different and healthier diet. I also realized that I needed to exercise too.

Once I got the OK from my cardiologist to exercise, I very happily discovered the Rising Sun Karate Academy. I spoke to the people in charge about my health conditions, and how I was willing to give the dojo a shot if they were willing to take into consideration my health issues. So, just short of two years ago, I started my tenure at the Rising Sun Karate Academy. I had previously studied the martial arts, and I quickly learned what a fantastic dojo I became a part of. Their instructors were above and beyond diligent in making sure I was able to do the curriculum without hurting myself. I am 68 years old, and they were always looking out for my welfare and making sure I was able to participate as much as I am able to.

Since I was discharged from the hospital, my health has improved in leaps and bounds. My plan was working. A big part of that was my weight loss. Between my new diet and my new exercise plan, I was able to drop over 80 pounds in just short of two years. My doctor could not be more pleased, and she calls me her incredible shrinking patient. My blood pressure is now normal along with my cholesterol and my blood sugar. I “was” diabetic, however I am now in total remission.

The benefits of learning the martial arts in RSKA are amazing. Not only do we learn self-defense, we also deal with fitness, disciple, and we get the health benefits. The teachers at RSKA are the best I have ever seen. They really do attend to the students needs, and they really take an interest in their students as they look out for our welfare. I could not be happier with my association with this dojo, and I fully intend to study there for many years to come. 

Regards and kanpai!

Stan

Please accept this letter as that of recognition for the commitment and dedication of all of the RSKA Instructors. Our son Vincent began at Rising Sun Karate Academy in December, 2014.  At only 3 years old, Vincent was incredibly young and eager to begin learning and studying karate. From his very early classes the instructors showed incredible persistence and a heartwarming ability to connect to young students. They were always patient and able to redirect behavior to ensure that not only Vincent, but all of the students in the class were engaged in the skills being taught and also having fun. 

Throughout Vincent’s training at Rising Sun Karate Academy, he has advanced and earned belt promotions while under the guidance of the RSKA Instructors. 

The enormous amount of time and dedication that the instructors put into karate and instructional training is evident and is shining through when they are teaching. They are not only positive role models for the young students which they instruct nightly, but also to the higher level belts who aspire to become instructors as well.

We are proud to say that our sons train at RSKA!

To The Instructors at Rising Sun Karate Academy,

We can't thank you enough for all you have done for Sam this year. You have shown him compassion, patience, determination and the importance and value of hardwork. Sam admires and looks up to each of you. You are wonderful instructors!

Sam loves going to Karate and we are so please that we enrolled him in Rising Sun Karate Academy last year.

Love,

The Carrera Family