Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas to all!!! Look for lots more on 2009, I have a lot of projects in the works. Couldn't get over how many of you text me this am - THANKS and back at ya!
Guess I'll have to learn more about this text message world - anyway Happy Holidays!

Fox 28 Panama City's Got Talent

Am excited as this afternoon Dan Rogo from Panama City's Got Talent TV show which airs on Fox 28 on Sundays at 9:30pm will be filming with us - am excited to see what we come up with.

Red Belt Class

So what's this red belt class all about? This class is there for one reason - review and preparation for the next level of belt testing. I believe you should know your material! That is why for the "Brown Belt" and especially the "Black Belt" I test on a compilation of knowledge. The "RED BELT" class places students into the review mode - when its test time students are better prepared and if they get into a confrontation they are better prepared for that too.

Center front office remodel

Wait till you see our new floors, paint and cleanup in the front office. Josh Powell and I spent the day getting things done. I wanted to put something back into our business and so I cleaned up the area people see the most - the lobby. Josh repainted and cleaned the walls, I got frames for the wonderful "Black Belt" picture Troy Anderson took, now others can see how proud I am of the black belts at our center.

Howcast is truly the BEST!

Check out my latest videos at Howcast.com it is truly the future of online video! My techniques for both self defense and sport karate now have step by step instructions added. Follow the Howcast link to the left on my site menu. MORE IS IN THE WORKS STAY TUNED.

Remember we influence lives...

What I do as a person and instructor influences those around me. Sometimes I can get consumed in daily activities and forget this. Here is a e-mail I recieved from a previous student and it makes me feel good about what I do...when I showed it to James he felt great too...

"hello Marty Matins Karate center,

about 5 years ago i was a student at your center and i progressed to purple belt before moving to orlando. i just wanted to thank you because all the training you gave me has been very beneficial. when moving to orlando i then continued and progress while in orlando to 2nd degree black belt. i know live in england and attend tournaments across the country. recently i gave an interview to a newspaper attending a competition, and they asked me who was an influence in my life with regards to kararte, and i said Marty Martins Kenpo Karate center because they made it fun and enjoyable, especially James Thaxton, who was my teacher. i just thought you would like to know. much regards.

charlee white"

Improve your workouts...

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