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About Kyoshi Tim Cunningham (Chief Instructor)
Kyoshi Tim Cunningham is the chief instructor at the dojo. He has been actively training in Isshinryu for over 30 years and is a 7th degree black belt. His school offers kids, juniors, and adult classes, teaching five nights a week in Tarboro, North Carolina. Sensei, as Kyoshi Cunningham is familiarly called by his students and parents, is a quiet unassuming man with a strong sense of dedication to the martial arts and to his students. He has a ready smile, a quick wit and is easy to both respect and admire. His classes are interesting, fun, and varied. Sensei Cunningham has been the recipient of many awards, among them include having been multiple time tournament grand champion, as well as awards from the World Head of Family Sokeship Council, and most recently the award of “Sensei of Sensei” by the Isshinryu Hall of Fame.
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Shihan Danny Glover (Sensei Cunningham’s Instructor)
Shihan Glover is a 9th Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu and has been Sensei Cunningham’s instructor since 1987. His dojo is located in Burlington, North Carolina and you can visit his website by clicking here. Mr. Glover also offers instruction in Neko-Ryu Goshin Jitsu and Kodokan Judo and is a very well respected and multi-talented martial artist. |
Ethan Cunningham - Class of 2009
“It’s official now,” were the words Ethan wrote on Facebook to his brother Eric. Congratulations to you, Ethan, on a great twelve years. I love you. – Dad |
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Welcome to the web site of Tarboro’s longest running karate establishment! |
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Sensei’s Corner! |
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We are now Located at: 1408 Western Blvd. Tarboro NC, 27886 (252)-823-2202
Email: Lebo6thd@wmconnect.com |
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July 3rd, 2009
To Sweat or Not to Sweat … That Is The Question!
Hello everyone! The summer heat is upon us and it seems to have hit with an attitude so please be certain to maintain plenty of liquid intakes. This is especially important for those of you who work outdoors or indoors around a lot of heavy equipment. Drink as much as you feel comfortable with about thirty minutes before you begin your dojo workout or any other exercise program and then “top off” regularly throughout your workout. Another thing you want to pay attention to is the loss of salt through the sweating process. You need to replenish that deficit soon after your workout, in moderation of course. One thing experts warn about during exercising is a dramatic reduction of or a complete cessation of sweat. You body needs to stay hydrated as much as possible. You would never think of running your car or truck engine without water because of the damage involved. Treat your body the same. No sweat is a bad sign, moderate sweating is better. Sweating has two main purposes: one is to flush toxins from the body and the other is to aid in the cooling of the skin surface which also helps to keep the blood cooler as it circulates through the body. It’s been said that women don’t sweat – they perspire. Someone once said that even that statement was wrong. It should be, “Horses sweat, men perspire but women glisten!” No matter how you say it, it needs to happen.
Sensei Cunningham |
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