This past year has been one the most positive, prosperous and inspiring years for me both personally and professionally. Of course the birth of our third son this past August has brought happiness and excitement to our home and family. I would not be where I am today without the loving support of my wife and our three boys. Family truly comes first!
I finalized my Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Certification this year resulting in our academy becoming a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Certified Training Center. It was a lot of work, sacrifice and dedication, but it was well worth it. Additionally, our Nihon Goshin Aikido classes have been well attended and all our self-defense programs were well received and supported by our current and new academy members.
Our after-school programs have done fantastic. We have 4 sites in the Lexington and Irmo area and all are thriving. I want to thank each site coordinator for their support and effort in making these programs so successful. I also was honored to participate in a very important Anti-Bullying Rally in Columbia this year. It was held at a local high school and I was asked to introduce Parents, Teachers, Administrators and Youth of all ages to our vitally important Self-Defense programs. We look forward to working with the event coordinator again in 2012 and many years to come!
Our student body enjoyed great retention and growth in 2011. We reached a record number of students and look forward to even more student growth in 2012. We have worked hard since January 1997 to attract and maintain the best students possible. This is vital in producing an unique, top notch learning environment. I am confident that our student body is one of the best around. I want to thank all my students and senior students for making this possible.
I want to wish everyone and your family a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
See you on the mats in 2012!
Sensei John Carter
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