Sunday, August 31, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
The Best in Roswell Martial Arts presents Atlanta Native Joe Corley's Official Karate Magazine Ninja Turtle article
ONE MORE ROUND
Atlanta's Martial Arts guru, Joe Corley, 9th Degree Black Belt and Master Instructor at Atlanta Extreme Warrior and Joe Corley Karate, is the author of a regular column in Official Karate Magazine.This latest column involved the Masters Hall of Fame, into which Master Corley was inducted this year.
For more information, contact Joe Corley at 678-236-8100 and visit the website at http://AtlExtremeWarrior.com
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One More Round
by Gentleman Joe Corley
HUMBLE WARRIORS
From Fort Worth, Texas, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
The Men Were Men, and the Women Were (still) Proud of It
It was Saturday night, June 7, 2014 AD, and many across our land were looking around wondering where we Americans and our country are.
Those of us in the Ft. Worth Hilton were not wondering.
We stood tall, with hands to hearts, as country music icon Eddy Raven delivered a moving, soulful Star Spangled Banner followed by America the Beautiful.
We applauded Eddy’s passion-filled salutes to our land, and then we cheered each other. We knew from where we had come, and we have faith we can make a difference going forward.
Grandmaster Pat Burleson hosted the Texas Brand of the MASTERS HALL OF FAME, eloquently presented in the Ft. Worth Hilton and produced by the tireless and creative Jamie Cashion.
There was more than 3,500 years of experience represented in this one ballroom. Platinum, Gold and Silver ranked Masters of the Martial Arts moved powerfully across the stage to receive not just another award, but to stand on a red carpet with peers they may have beat on in a previous life. Tonight, they are relishing a bond—a bond of courage, character and class—Texas, America style
The gentleman who is J Pat (GM Burleson) had his quiet signature on this atmosphere of humility of greats.
John Rushkin said about Humility, “I believe that the first test of a great man is his humility. I don't mean by humility, doubt of his power. But really great men have a curious feeling that the greatness is not of them, but through them. And they see something divine in every other man and are endlessly, foolishly, incredibly merciful.” These Warriors on this night in Ft. Worth were models of Humility. This Atlanta 70's Warrior calls it the Clint Eastwood Assertive Paradigm. All these men and women here "walked softly", but they all carried "A BIG '44'".
Their era had been preceded and modeled for them by their parents of “America's Greatest Generation", the men and women from every walk of life who went after the Nazis and the Pearl Harbor murderers with a passion. These honored martial artists on this night had presented their world with a peacetime version of this ethic, and they had set a Standard we pray will be replicated in a new generation.
Today's martial arts instructors are themselves cut from a different cloth and have been raised in a "kinder and gentler" world. Their students of today are daily pressured by the mind-numbing, often mind-less, digital revolution where words mean different things and/or are often meaningless--a world where bullies can now be anonymous "keyboard warriors", lurking, insulting and name calling from the murky shadows of the Internet. A world where every one is a Master of Something.
This Southeastern Warrior has observed a special brand of men and women from the Southwest, molded by and modeled after J Pat Burleson and Allen Steen. I always admired and respected their toughness. And pride. There was never begging for "contact" points, before or after safety gear, shaking off whatever clobbered them with "I'm OK, let's go".
Losers bowed and shook the winners’ hands. No whining allowed. Parents and coaches respected the calls of the hard working officials. There was honor. Respect. Courtesy. American Warrior style.
Yes, the men were men. And yes, the women were proud of it.
And I, a visitor from another place, was honored to have been invited to join this group on this June night, some 4 decades later. In months and years ahead, it will continue to be my mission to share with the world at large the intensity, the integrity and the fierceness that was represented in Ft. Worth at this Masters Hall of Fame.
And for our friends who do not have a frame of reference to identify personally with what I have tried to convey here about these humble warriors, please search out their names to see what you can find on YOUTUBE and GOOGLE via Masters Hall of Fame in Ft. Worth, Texas. . What great legacies you will enjoy!
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Student Highlights week of 3/25/14
We also welcome Caleb, age 4, to our school! He has a great attitude and is always excited about his Karate training!
Reagan is showing off her Black Belt Face and Camouflage belt! She earned her Camouflage belt for being our Tiny Tigers Student of the Week! She always shows discipline, determination, focus, mindfulness, and great attitude when she is in class! Congratulations Reagan!
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Atlanta Extreme Warrior Announces New Roswell Marietta East Cobb Woodstock Sandy Springs Kickboxing Groupon Offer:
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Warrior X-Fit is another component of the overall fitness program that is offered at Atlanta Extreme Warrior. Based on the workout regimens of top martial artists, Warrior X-Fit combines strength training and cardio to improve overall fitness—in just 20 – 60 minutes a day. No matter what shape you’re in now, you’ll look better, feel better and live better by using Warrior X-Fit! Serving Marietta, Roswell, Sandy Springs and Woodstock.
Take a look: http://youtu.be/TWORhVqvBDU
3 Workout Special: $15; 5 Workouts: $25; 10 Workouts: $39
See more about all our courses and classes at http://www.AtlExtremeWarrior.com
Call today for free private overview! 678.236.8100
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
We are posting, in order, for our students, the 26 One Step Self Defense Moves we teach: http://youtu.be/SODuwe0Z6xQ . Here is One Step Number 1: Defense against the Sucker Punch, someone trying to swing at you who is close enough to strike you. Get more information and book a free private for new students at http://AtlExtremeWarrior.com/ The Best in Roswell Martial Arts with Joe Corley at Atlanta Extreme Warrior
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Atlanta Extreme Warrior Marietta Krav Maga
Call for a FREE PRIVATE LESSON with Master Instructor Joe Corley--678.236.8100
Classes also available in Warrior X-Fitness, Family Karate & Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu
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