This
amazing strategy is
simple, effective,
nearly effortless
and just might be
the big
“Breakthrough”
you’ve been looking
for, for your child…
Dear Fellow Parent,
This is your goal,
right? To see our
children develop
into happy,
successful adults
through Martial
Arts. We all
want our kids to be
equipped with
valuable Life Skills
and Character Traits
that will be at
their side for the
rest of their lives.
But have you ever
found yourself:
-
Concerned about
your child’s
level of
self-control?
-
Knowing they are
capable of getting
better grades?
-
Wishing your
child had a
greater ability
to listen…to
focus?
-
Hoping they have the
courage to overcome
their fears and peer
pressure?
-
Praying they
have the
character traits
and drive to
excel in school
and in life?
-
Wondering, painfully
if your child has
the self-esteem it
takes to be
successful?
If you have, you are
not alone. In the
next few pages I
will introduce you
to
a system that
has not only worked
for hundreds of
local parents – but
IS currently being
used with fantastic
results. Now
if what I’m saying
is true (which I’m
going to prove to
you it is) wouldn’t
it be worth 10
minutes of your time
to read this letter?
Of course it would
be…you’d be glued to
this letter like
purple to Barney.
So lock yourself
on to this computer
screen, ignore the
desperate screams
for Yu-Gi-Oh, Dora,
Bob the Builder, and
those crazy shoes
that have wheels on
the bottom – the
inventor must not
have children of
this own – and give
me a few minutes of
your devoted
attention.
I almost hesitate to
tell you who I am,
because you probably
have already heard
of me. I hesitate
because when I tell
you what this big
“secret” is, you
will have the urge
to think you know
what I’m going to
tell you – to say
“Oh, that…” and
click to another
website. I urge you
to keep an open
mind, because I am
NOT what you
think. My system and
my teaching are
nothing that you
have ever seen
before.
I promise!
Not only am I going
to prove that my
system works, I’m
going to give you a
chance to try it for
FREE, at no cost to
you, and actually at
my own expense – so
that you can see
exactly how I make
good on all of my
stunning claims. In
fact, I’m going to
offer you over $200
worth of materials
and services for
absolutely nada,
zip, zero – nothing.
Who else would give
away that much free
stuff?
My name is Sam
Larioza, father of
two wonderful
teenagers and owner
of “Ohana Karate” on
Grand River Road a
mile east of
Fowlerville. Now
before you say,
“Karate! I knew it!”
and stop reading
this letter, I urge
you to give me the
chance to explain
why my Program is
NOTHING like you
have ever heard of
before.
In fact, I’m not
sure it’s even fair
to call it a “Martial
Arts Program.” A
better description
would be a “Character
Development
and Success Life
Skills Program” that
just uses
Martial Arts
as the delivery
system. I am on an
unstoppable mission
to help the children
of our community
achieve academic
success, improve
their self-esteem,
develop their
self-discipline, and
help them to live a
happy, healthy,
confident lifestyle
– now and forever.
Why is “Ohana
Karate” light years
beyond any other
activity that
attempts to teach
these qualities to
young people?
Well, here is my
story:
I have always wanted
to make a
contribution to our
future and make a
difference in the
world. To have a
powerful, positive
affect on the
people. When I look
back it is easy to
see how I got here.
I find that
practically my
entire life has been
devoted to
developing myself as
a coach, mentor and
teacher of young
people. It really
all started with my
childhood experience
of traveling and
living overseas
while living in a
military family. It
was then intensified
while I had the
privilege and honor
of attending the
United States Naval
Academy in Annapolis
Maryland. Then serve
as an officer in the
United States Navy.
All of these
wonderful life
experiences have all
contributed to my
ability and love of
motivating and
helping people
change their lives.
I then realized that
my whole life was
preparing me to
coach, teach and
mentor people. From
traveling and living
abroad to graduating
from the Naval
Academy, from
developing college
students into naval
officers at the
NROTC Unit at San
Diego State
University and the
University of San
Diego to being a
Division Officer and
Department Head
leading young
sailors while flying
for a naval aviation
squadron, from
coaching youth
soccer to working
with local schools
helping “at risk”
and learning
challenged kids,
from earning a
Masters Degree to
helping families
deal with bullying,
from a career in
sales training and
sales management to
training with the
best in Goju Ryu
Karate.
All this has easily
led me to my life’s
passion and love, my
true calling:
Helping kids and
adults develop to
their full
potential. I have
finally found the
perfect vehicle I
had been looking for
to touch people’s
lives. I started
Ohana Karate
about six years ago
and it has quickly
become the premier
martial arts
and
child development
center in the
county. We have
rapidly grown to
over 350 students,
but there was
something missing.
At first the school
was primarily
focused more on
karate technique and
did not touch too
much on
Character
Development. The
final straw came
when I watched the
Testing Panel fail a
student at belt
testing in front of
dozens of that
child’s family and
friends, because the
instructor did not
teach him the
correct kata
(pre-arranged form)
to present. Their
attitude was the
student must know
their requirements –
period!!
It was at that point
that I knew I had to
change – It was the
BEST decision that I
have ever made!!
A very wise man said
to me, “I would
rather have zero
students and do
things the right way
than have hundreds
of students and do
things the wrong
way.” and that is
exactly what I was
feeling. Only
teaching the “Martial”
part and not any of
the “Art” is
a big mistake. I
wanted to help
children and all
that I seemed to be
doing was hurting
their self-image,
self-confidence and
self-esteem. I now
realize the awesome
power and amazing
potential karate has
for building up a
child's self-esteem,
self-confidence and
self-control.
Check out this story
about young Brian
and the power of a
child’s self-image,
self-confidence and
self-esteem:
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“We
never
imagined
that
karate
would do
all that
it has
done for
him.” “My husband
and I started
Brian in
karate
when he was only
3 years old. We
saw the need for
some type of
physical
interaction with
other kids after
a miserable
summer of
watching him
stand and cry on
the soccer field
two times a week
while the vast
majority of the
other kids
chased after and
kicked the ball
around. Brian
had started out
very active in
soccer but after
falling once and
hearing some
good hearted
chuckles from
parents who
witnessed the
comical fall, it
was all over. He
seemed to never
recover from his
felt
humiliation. He
hated being made
to perform in
front of a crowd
of people and we
as parents were
extremely
worried that our
little boy
wasn’t like all
of the other
outgoing little
kids!
Our hope was
that karate
would bring
Brian out of his
shell and give
him some
confidence, at
least to some
extent. We never
imagined that
karate
would do all
that it has done
for him.
Our child is
a perfectionist
who embarrasses
easily and is
generally hard
on himself. This
we did not know
until our
karate
adventure began
at which point
it became
obvious. The
first 2 weeks of
karate were
utterly
frustrating. I
had to sit with
Brian through
each ˝ hour
class after
literally
dragging him
onto the mat. My
husband could
not even bear to
attend the
classes at first
as it was just
too frustrating
for him to
watch. It seemed
Brian would not
even try to
participate. I
would do
everything the
other kids did,
while Brian
stood and
watched me.
After 3 to 4
weeks you can
not imagine my
pride when he
went to the mat
and got through
about ˝ a class
by himself (okay
with some help
from Sensei and
Sempai)!
Finally,
progress. I
remember Mrs.
Sensei sitting
down next to me
as I anxiously
watched Brian’s
class one
afternoon,
hoping he’d just
get through
another ˝ hour
on his own. She
asked me if
Brian was an
only child. When
I told her yes
she told me that
lots of only
children are
hard on
themselves and
expect more from
themselves. I
felt better
after hearing
this, realizing
that perhaps
Brian was a
‘normal’ child
after all. He
was just a
normal ‘only’
child. ‘Normal’,
I realized, is
in the eye of
the beholder.
As the weeks
turned into
months Brian
slowly became
accustomed to
his classes. He
still had his
good and bad
days. There were
days where he
would stand with
his hands over
his ears while
everyone else
recited the
student creed
because it was
‘too loud’.
There were
frequent times
of running off
the mat in tears
when he couldn’t
do something as
perfect as he’d
like or if he
felt embarrassed
from falling or
some minor
mishap. Even a
‘good job’ from
Sensei could
send him into
tears as it
brought too much
attention to
him!
The tough
love involved of
getting him out
there each week
was almost
exhausting at
times, but the
Ohana
staff helped
considerably!
Each time Brian
really started
to try to give
up in
karate a
belt ceremony
would come up
and he’d
advance, renewed
in his endeavors
& feeling good
about himself. I
wondered on
several
occasions if
Brian should
have been
advancing but
was reassured by
Sensei that a
new belt was in
deed in order
each time. Of
course belt
promotion
ceremonies were
a whole new
adventure for
Brian and I had
to join in many
of those just as
I had those
first classes.
Belt promotions
involved getting
up in front of a
lot of people
and
demonstrating
his karate
abilities and
that was
terrifying for
Brian. There was
a lot of hand
holding that
first year,
between Brian,
myself, Sensei,
Mrs. Sensei and
the Sempai’s. We
felt very
supported in
helping Brian
build up that
needed
confidence.
With the
first year
behind us Brian
improved to
getting through
most classes
without major
problems. Though
he still came
off the mat in
embarrassment a
couple of times
a month, I could
generally
persuade him
back onto it
with help from
Sensei or
Sempai. Brian
even volunteered
to assist Sensei
with
demonstrations
once in a while
and although it
often ended with
him embarrassed
and in tears
from the
attention, the
fact that he
volunteered was
definite
progress!
As Brian
slowly learned
skills to help
him gain
confidence, my
husband and I
were learning
how to relax and
let go of what
we could not
control. It was
a hard lesson
for us as
parents to learn
that it is not
possible to
force your child
into being
something they
are not. What
you can do,
however; is
provide them
with skills to
help them
enhance who they
are.
Then, one
day, about 2 to
3 years into
karate Brian
fell onto the
mat. His glasses
flew off of his
face a good 8
feet across the
room and
everyone stopped
and looked at
him. Obviously
not seriously
injured there
were some
giggles from the
parents. Sensei
and I exchanged
a quick ‘who’s
going to get
him, you or me’
glance and at
the same time we
realized Brian
was laughing. He
got up, picked
up his glasses
and continued on
with his
training. Brian
learned
something that
is not easily
taught. He
learned to laugh
at himself.
Corner turned,
just like that.
Karate
has not only
helped Brian
with confidence
and with dealing
with failure,
but it has
helped him with
self control.
When Brian was 6
he had an
accident and
required several
stitches above
his eye. In the
emergency room
he required
several numbing
shots into the
injury so that
they could
stitch it. This
did not go over
well and he had
no intention of
allowing doctors
to touch his
head following
the shots. When
the time came to
stitch the wound
Brian had an all
out fit,
screaming and
kicking and
batting people
away. This was
not our normal
friendly child.
This was a
terrified 6 year
old. The doctor
quickly pulled
us aside and
explained he
simply could not
stitch the wound
with that kind
of movement. He
would have to go
under a general
anesthetic if he
could not relax.
This would
require him to
be admitted to
the hospital
over night and
of course was
riskier than
without the
anesthetic. I
asked for 5
minutes alone
with my husband
and son before
they made any
decision. I
calmly explained
to Brian that
his head was
numb now and
that he had to
let the doctor
finish his work,
or they were
going to have to
keep him in the
hospital even
longer. I asked
him to try his
‘karate
breathing’ which
the kids had
been taught to
do when they
needed to relax.
Brian ‘karate
breathed’
through all of
the stitches.
The doctor was
impressed that
Brian was stock
still for the
entire rest of
the time. Brian
has since
‘karate
breathed’
through a broken
wrist and a
broken collar
bone and uses it
when he’s very
frustrated.
Ohana’s
dedication to
Brian’s success
has helped make
Brian who he is
today. Brian has
morphed from a
child who was
terrified of
failure and of
being judged by
others into a
young man who
has (through
some tears) had
the self
confidence to
complete several
karate
tournaments, try
out for the
football team,
try out for 2
baseball teams
and try out for
2 school plays.
He has not
succeeded in
everything he
has tried out
for, but he has
the skills to
deal with his
failures now and
to keep trying.
He strives to be
the best that he
can and he
strives to help
others be the
best they can
be. Never did we
imagine karate
would do what it
has for him.
Karate has truly
taught Brian
life skills that
he will have,
use and
hopefully share
the rest of his
life. We’re very
thankful and
very proud to be
a part of the
Ohana family.
Terri G.,
(mother of
Brian, Howell
Michigan)
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I had
been studying
martial arts
for over seventeen
years at this point
and I knew I had the
physical skill. I
had studied many
other martial arts
and earned two
different Black
Belts. I had
competed in many
tournaments. I had
trained to be a
certified Krav
Maga Instructor.
Now this makes me
highly qualified to
kick some butt – but
doesn’t in any way
qualify me to teach
discipline and
confidence to a six
year old. I’ll get
to why I AM now
qualified to do that
in a minute.
I knew there had to
be a way to teach
great martial
arts while also
teaching critical
Character Traits and
Life Skills that
would benefit
students for the
rest of their lives.
There had to be a
way to create a
school that focused
on success, where
shy kids, overweight
kids, hyperactive
kids, undisciplined
and disobedient
kids, could all come
together in a
positive atmosphere
and learn to
overcome their
personal weaknesses
through martial arts
AND learn effective,
high level, physical
fitness habits and
self defense skills
at that the same
time.
So I got to work! I
already had the
martial arts
part down. I knew
that
Martial Arts
can teach children
to have a positive
outlook, good
manners, fantastic
listening skills,
laser-sharp focus
and attention, good
memory, unshakeable
self-discipline, and
unstoppable
confidence. I
just had to figure
out how to lock down
the things that
would be most
effective in
bringing out these
empowering qualities
in my students.
So I went on a quest
– one that has led
me through literally
dozens of parenting,
child psychology and
educations books,
educators and
resources. One that
has taken me across
the United States –
North, South East
and West to see such
experts as Barry Van
Over, Greg Silva,
Steven Oliver,
Melody Shuman, Dawn
Barnes, Keith Hafner,
Nick Cokinos and Dr.
Judy Flury – all
Martial Arts masters
who specialize in
teaching Character
through
Martial Arts.
I have studied
these principles
daily for years and
spent over $30,000
dollars in courses,
seminars, lessons,
conferences, and
coaching to help me
teach YOUR child to
be happy,
successful, healthy
and confident. PLUS,
I endured over 17
years of grueling,
old school training
to be able to teach
much more
effectively than my
instructors and the
organization I
belonged to.
(After all if we’re
using
martial arts
as our delivery
system for
character, that
delivery system
ought to be the best
it can be, right?)
Dozens of
testimonials like
this one prove that
my goal has not been
in vain:
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“As A School
Teacher, I Have
Learned So Much
Watching
Classes.” “Our
daughters
recently joined
Ohana Karate
and we are
thrilled with
their excitement
over their
weekly lessons.
They can't wait
to go! We've
noticed almost
an immediate
improvement in
their listening
and attention.
The lessons they
learn in
karate
are very
important to
their health and
safety as well
as lessons that
help them in
school. We are
so happy to be
part of the
Ohana Karate
family!
- Suzy
Moeglin
(Educator and
mother of two,
Howell Michigan)
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“… it is
amazing
to see
the
growth
both in
karate
and
outside
of
karate.” “I wanted to
say thank you
for a wonderful
16 months with
Ohana Karate.
As you know we
first enrolled
our son Sean. We
hoped that a
karate class
would give him
some self
discipline,
pride in
accomplishment
and overall
physical well
being. Well your
Little Dragons
program has done
just that. Sean
is now proud of
each and every
accomplishment
he achieves with
Karate and
life in general.
The program
involves all
aspect of his
young life it is
amazing to see
the growth both
in Karate
and outside of
karate. He
shows us and
himself respect.
He respects
others and when
he does forget
it is just a
small phrase to
help him
remember. There
had been
discussions with
his pediatrician
about ADHD or
ADD but at this
time we are not
having to treat
this. I fully
believe that
Karate is a
factor in keep
us from
resorting to
medication.
– Stacey
Miller, (mother
of Sean, Howell
Michigan)
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“… he even
called me ma’am
yesterday, WOW
!!!!!!!!!!!”
“We are very
amazed with your
program. It has
only been a
short time that
Walker has been
with you, but we
are seeing a lot
of changes in
him for the
better. He seems
to be more
focused and
wanting to do
his best, at
listening,
helping with
chores, being
respectful, and
he even called
me ma’am
yesterday,
wow!!!!!!!!.
Thanks for all
of you hard work
and support,
with help from
you and your
program and our
family Walker
should turn out
to be very well
rounded. Thank
you,
-
Trisha Beller
(mother of two,
Howell Michigan)
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“For those
parents who are
on the fence
about getting
their kids
started in
Karate...time
to get going!”
"My son, John,
is a student of
Ohana Karate.
For those
parents who are
on the fence
about getting
their kids
started in
Karate...time
to get going. My
son is 4 it has
helped him
immensely. He's
more controlled,
more disciplined
and more
confident. The
Larioza's have a
great system
here and I'm
proud to have my
son
participate."
-Chris Walters,
Fowlerville,
-
Chris Walters,
(father of John,
Fowlerville
Michigan)
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So
what did all of the
years of blood,
sweat, tears and
research lead me to,
and what does it
mean for You and
Your child?
Centuries ago
villagers learned
martial arts to
protect their
communities. They
had to fight off
oppressive invaders
and protect their
land. Well,
truthfully it is no
different for
children today. No,
they aren’t fighting
off an invading
warlord and his army
– but they are
facing inward
opponents that are
every bit as real
and dangerous.
Please understand
that the greatest
opponent your child
will ever face is
within themselves.
This is a very
important concept to
understand – what
holds your child
(and most people)
back is themselves.
Few people reach
their full
potential. What keep
us from our full
potential is not our
parents, our
education or even
our lack of talent
or smarts. What
holds us back is our
own fears and self
doubts. Right now
your child is
struggling with
thoughts like:
-
“I’m not as
smart as John.”
-
“I don’t get
what my teacher
is saying.”
-
“I wish I were
as (pretty,
tall, smart,
strong, etc.) as
Kristin.”
-
“Why does Paul
keep making fun
of me?”
-
“How come I
can’t be as
popular as
Jessica?”
I assure you that these
opponents are every
bit as real and
dangerous as a guy
with a knife in a
dark alley – perhaps
more so. Getting
your child to
conquer these inner
demons is, perhaps,
the greatest
challenge of today’s
parents. But how can
you help when you
child has a tough
time even telling
you that she’s
wrestling with this
self-doubt?
Believe me, I
understand the
desperation that
comes with trying to
teach vital
“Character Skills”
to your child. It’s
not easy. You are
trying your best to
lay a proper
foundation for the
growth of your
child, but it is a
hard road to walk
alone. You know that
if you don’t
succeed, a whole
host of more serious
problems may await
you. Let me
assure you that
nipping any negative
behaviors in the bud
may be the best
opportunity you will
have at keeping your
child out of real
trouble.
You may feel like
you have tried
everything…
-
Reading the
thousands of
“How To”
parenting books
-
Subscribing to
“Parenting”
magazine
-
Asking the
school
administrators
for help
-
Asking everyone
you know for
advice
-
Consulting with
therapists
-
You may even be
thinking of
medication…
But mostly you have
just resigned
yourself to HOPE.
You are hoping that
your child will
develop the Success
Skills necessary for
a life that does
more than just let
them “get by” – you
want your child to
have a life that
thrives!
Of course you need
more than just hope.
I think you know
that, and that’s why
you have read this
far. Now let me
explain 10 ways that
my Program is going
to give you exactly
what you need.
- Positive
Role Models:
The biggest
‘asset’ of “Ohana
Karate?”
Easy. The
teachers. Kids,
especially now a
days, need
“heroes”, “role
models” and
“mentors”. Now,
I’ll tell you up
front, they are
not like the
teachers you’ve
seen in the
Martial Arts
movies. Are they
“tough”? – Yes.
But what you
will notice (and
so will your
child) is that
they are “Nice”.
They have
been selected –
not just because
they are great
Martial
Artists –
but because they
are wonderful
people. They
have a love of
helping others
benefit from
Martial Arts
the same way
that they have!
All of our
teachers are
students at “Ohana
Karate” and
undergo
continuing
education on how
to be a great
teacher and role
model. They care
about each
student
individually and
are totally
committed to
helping your
child reach his
or her full
potential and
more.
- Physical
Fitness:
It’s hard to
feel good about
yourself when
you are out of
shape
physically…or
when your
athletic skills
have not been
fully developed.
Obesity and
inactivity are
major problems
today. Its
biggest toll may
be on our
children’s self
esteem. Our
belief is that,
regardless of
how athletic
somebody seems
to be…there is
an athlete
inside all of
us. Karate
is the great
equalizer.
Everyone can
excel and feel
good about
themself. When a
student feels
their physical
skills
skyrocket…it’s
not long before
their self-image
follows suit!
- A High
Energy, Exciting
Environment:
Many children
have grown
accustomed to
virtual
activities
(video games,
computers,
television, the
internet).
Participating in
an exciting,
high energy
environment,
focused on an
actual activity,
will give your
child a very
real sense of
achievement!
- Regular
Incentives for
Effort and
Achievement:
The belt system
in Martial
Arts (your
child will earn
a new belt every
three months:
white, yellow,
purple, orange,
et), regular
positive
feedback,
achievement
patches, public
recognition of
accomplishment,
incentives for
improvement,
applause, smiles
and high-fives
will
systematically
lead your child
into the “Yes, I
Can!” attitude
you’ve always
wanted for them.
At Ohana
Karate we
say that
“Attitude is
Everything!”
- The
“Character
Matters”
Character
Development
Program:
Regular
exposure,
through my
Character
Matters Program,
to structured
systematic
curriculum,
accompanied by
exercises in the
lessons of
respect,
self-discipline,
focus,
persistence,
courage and
self-confidence.
Your child will
earn a Black
Belt in
Character, as
well as, a Black
Belt in Karate!!
(Most of the “Ohana
Karate”
parents name
this as the most
valuable part of
the program!)
- A Proven
System of Skill
Development:
No fancy
theories or hard
to understand
concepts here.
Our teaching
staff are
experts in
teaching the
actual SKILLS of
listening and
focus. Hint: We
will be teaching
these to your
child in the
very first
class!
- A Series
of Positively
Constructed
Challenges
that will build
your child’s
confidence. You
will be
delighted as you
see your child
confidently move
outside of their
comfort zone.
Face their fears
and self doubts.
There self
imposed
limitations. To
fight the fear
of failure. As
the weeks go by,
you will smile
with pride as
she moves from
challenge to
challenge…their
confidence
soaring at each
new
accomplishment!
- An
Atmosphere of
Respect:
Courtesy and
Respect are and
will always be
the first lesson
in karate.
You will watch
with
satisfaction as
your child
learns to give
respect and to
earn respect
from others.
More
importantly,
they learn the
essential
lessons of
Self-Respect!
- Order and
Structure:
Even though the
atmosphere is
friendly and
supportive,
Martial Arts
is not “play
time”. They will
learn to work
hard and strive
for excellence
in everything
they do. You
will be
delighted to see
how your child
develops focus
and persistence
in our orderly,
and structured
environment.
- A
Friendship Based
Environment:
If you are
expecting the
old harsh,
authoritarian,
military style
Martial Art
training…you
are going to be
sadly
disappointed.
When you visit
us, you will
find a friendly,
supportive
environment.
Most of our long
time students
tell us that all
their best
friends are
here! You will
truly feel like
you are part of
one big family.
Seems almost too
good to be true,
doesn’t it? Well,
you don’t have to
take my word for it.
In a moment, I’m
going to give you a
chance to “test
drive” my system
totally free of
charge and
obligation.
Let
me introduce you to
a few smart local
parents who will
tell you how great
my system is at
teaching these
skills to children.
Get ready for some
proof!
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“…too many times
kids have a lack
of respect for
others and
themselves.”
“Thank you very
much for
teaching Amanda.
Amanda loves
karate. She is
having a lot of
fun! I believe
karate is making
Amanda more
focused and
giving her even
more confidence
than she has
ever had. I like
the discipline
and values it
teaches the
children. In our
society too many
times kids have
a lack of
respect for
others and
themselves. I
believe your
class is
imparting very
important life
lessons to these
kids in a fun
environment.
Thanks again.
- Dan Corsten
(Father of
Amanda. Howell
Michigan)
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“Four years of
karate . . . has
certainly paid
off huge!”
“I thought you
might like to
hear this. Four
years of karate
for the boys has
certainly paid
off huge in
their
development!
Jacob was on the
school bus one
day. A boy
(Austin) sitting
across the isle
was talking to
him when a third
boy (Brian)
tried to get in
on the
conversation.
Austin looked at
him and said
"Brian shut up
you are dumb"
Jacob told me
that really
bothered him. I
asked him if he
said anything to
Austin. "Yes" he
replied, I said
"Austin even if
you think that,
you shouldn't
say it because
that is mean and
it will hurt his
feelings".
Wow was I happy
with that
response! It is
nice to feel so
confident as a
parent that your
child will do
the right thing
and not bully.
Even Joel, his
younger brother,
has picked up a
lot on courtesy
and respect just
from being at
the dojo on the
side lines
watching.
I think this
taught Jacob a
lot to witness
this situation
because, even
though he has
never been
bullied(and
probably never
will because of
his karate
training) he was
able to put
himself in
Brian's shoes
and see how it
really hurts
peoples feelings
when mean words
are used. Jacob
said "Brian
looked sad". I
think that your
recent lessons
on kindness have
really sunk in.
I asked Jacob
what he learned
from this. "I
will always
respect people’s
feelings" he
said. This
really makes me
feel good as a
parent.
Thank You Ohana
Karate!
- Rochelle
Rushlow (mother
of three, Howell
Michigan)
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“I would
recommend your
classes to the
world!”
“I just wanted
to thank you for
all of the work
you put into
these karate
sessions. Ohana
Karate is truly
awesome and it
has been
incredible
watching our son
Alec learn so
many new things
that he will
carry with him
for a life time.
I really think
that every child
and adult should
be a part of
this program.
The instruction,
exercise, self
defense,
inspiration, and
self confidence
that you get out
of this could
really change
the lives of
most of the
individuals out
there. Thanks
again for all
that you do and
it is really is
great having
Alec in this
program.
Note: If you
would like to
post this feel
free to do so… I
would recommend
your classes to
the world!
- Ron Johnson
(father of
three,
Fowlerville
Michigan)
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“Karate has
played a big
part in the
development of
Justin's
character”
“At age 3,
Justin was very
shy and was
easily
intimidated.
When considering
enrolling him in
Ohana, our
primary concern
at that time was
to provide him
with the skills
necessary to
deal with
bullies. After
our first class,
we knew Justin
would gain much
more then that.
In the 3 1/2
years that
Justin has been
a student at
Ohana, he has
grown into a
confident,
respectful, and
well rounded
individual. He
has had the
opportunity to
learn about
bullies,
strangers,
respect,
friendship,
teamwork, and
socializing with
peers as well as
adults. He has
also gained
skills that have
helped him in
school such as
dedication,
memorization and
sequencing. He
loves the
workouts and
even practices
at home without
being prompted.
We are amazed by
Justin's ability
to stand in
front of a crowd
and perform his
katas, his
ability to stand
his ground, and
his compassion
for other
people.
We believe that
karate has
played a big
part in the
development of
Justin's
character.
People often
comment to me
about Justin's
maturity level
at such a young
age, and I
always tell them
that Ohana has
played a big
part in that.
- Toni Reder
(mother of two,
Howell Michigan)
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“…
because
you
stress
the
importance
of
getting
good
grades
…”
Sharon
and
I
want
to
thank
you
very
much
for
the
karate
programs
you
provide
for
children
and
with
them,
the
attitudes
and
dedication
that
you
stress
in
everyday
life
–
education,
courtesy,
respect,
control,
exercise,
etc.
In
the
few
short
months
that
Sara
and
Krista
have
been
in
the
program,
they
have
both
become
more
confident
in
themselves
and
it
is
clear
that
they
respect
the
lessons
that
you
teach
each
week.
Krista
has
always
been
a
good
student,
but
because
you
stress
the
importance
of
getting
good
grades,
she
is
determined
to
get
that
Gold
star
you
award
for
all
A's.
On
this
past
report
card
she
had
all
A's
except
one
stinkin'
(Krista's
word)
B+.
Sara,
on
the
other
hand
has
not
always
had
that
good
positive
attitude
toward
school.
This
year,
however,
has
been
different.
She
comes
home
from
school
and
actually
wants
to
do
her
homework.
She
has
become
a
very
good
reader
--
and
likes
it!
On
the
November
card
marking,
she
had
one
C,
the
other
grades
were
A's
and
B's.
She
was
very
disappointed
that
she
didn't
earn
your
Academic
patch.
But
she
didn't
give
up.
She
brought
that
C
up
to
a
B+
and
this
past
card
marking
she
had
all
A's
and
B's.
She
earned
that
patch
and
we
are
all
thrilled.
We
truly
credit
you
for
helping
Krista
and
especially
Sara
get
to
their
current
levels.
Your
encouragement
and
teachings
have
really
made
a
difference.
You've
made
an
impact
on
our
girls,
and
you
can
bet
that
some
has
rubbed
off
on
us
as
well!
You
and
your
staff
run
an
excellent
program
–
one
that
we
are
proud
to
participate
in.
As
the
girls
look
forward
to
their
next
karate
lesson,
we
look
forward
to
continued
success.
–
Ken
VanOrd,
(father
of
two,
Howell
Michigan)
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(517) 223-9131
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But here is my
confession…
As attractive as my
free, “no strings
attached” trial
offer is, my
experience tells me
that only a small
percentage of people
reading this will
respond (generally
5%). While that is
okay with me from a
“business” stand
point, it bothers me
personally. You see,
I know how much the
families I work with
benefit from my
program. I read
their letters, I
talk to them on the
phone, I see them in
class; and dozens of
them tell me, “She’s
doing so much better
in school! She’s so
much more confident
and listens better.
Thank You!!”
I just hate the
thought of someone
not joining my
program because of
some error or
omission in my
explanation. That’s
why I held a special
brainstorming
session with a group
of our wonderful
parents, just to
figure out why you
might say, “No” to
my free trial offer.
After hours of
discussion, we could
only come up with
four possible
concerns you might
raise.
1) “But Sam, this
won’t work for me
because my child has
no interest
whatsoever in
Martial Arts!”
Let me ask you this,
does your child like
positive feedback?
Compliments? Fun,
exciting games? Nice
friends? Cool Adults
(that are terrific
role models too?)
How about rewards
for accomplishment?
The admiration of
peers and adults
alike? Well, if you
answered yes to any
one of these, then I
assure you that your
child will like
classes at “Ohana
Karate”. Let’s be
honest here – there
is no other program
like mine out there
– your child has no
clue what things are
going to be like at
my school. Do you
give up when you
child looks at their
vegetables and says,
“I don’t like them”
without even having
him try a taste? No
Way!
I’d have to say this
is probably the #1
excuse that keeps
parents from trying
out my program.
Once, while at a
seminar, I heard a
great example about
Martial Arts. “Right
now, nationally, 33%
of children are
enrolled in a Tutor
Time, Sylvan
Learning Center, or
some other tutoring
service. 7% are
enrolled in martial
arts. If people
really knew what we
do, you would see
50% more children
enroll in Martial
Arts – it’s so much
more effective for
them then tutoring.”
My program is a part
of your child’s
education not their
recreation. When
parents enroll their
child in tutoring,
school or church
they aren’t giving
an option. You have
to go to school
every day, to church
on Sunday, and to
see Sensei Larioza
two times a week.
Parent have their
kids in our program
because it is
“important” not
because it is fun.
But don’t let me
fool you! None of
the children at my
school say, “Awww
man! Not Karate
again…” No way! They
are racing out the
door, belt in hand,
and generally
screaming “YAHOOOO”
along the way.
2) “But Sam, this
won’t work for me
because my child is
so painfully shy
that she won’t set
foot out on your
mat!”
Patience
grasshopper! We have
a systematic way to
get your shy child
adjusted to our
building, our
instructors, and
eventually out onto
the floor where they
will be, kicking and
punching, and more
importantly,
actively
participating in no
time! All it takes
is a little
patience, and lots
and lots of positive
encouragement.
We have never failed
to get a child going
in our classes.
There have been some
close calls though.
The record has to be
Zach who just curled
up underneath his
mothers chair for
NINE STRAIGHT
CLASSES for nine
straight weeks! But
we did get him on
the floor (thanks to
his mom’s commitment
and patience). Zach
is now about 6
months from getting
his black belt!
3) “But Sam, this
won’t work for me
because my child has
NO attention span!
He’s totally wild
and unruly!”
Hey, if this is
going through your
head you need to
stop reading right
now, pick up the
phone, and call me
immediately at (517)
223-9131. Because
believe me! You
needed me three
years ago, not
tomorrow, not next
week! Trust me, my
staff and I are
experts with this
particular group. We
are even recommended
by pediatricians and
child psychologists
to work with
children who are
labeled ADD, ADHD,
ODD, autistic or
have Asperger
syndrome. (Heck, if
your child doesn’t
have a true barrier
to their behavior
we’ll have him
straightened out so
fast you won’t have
time to say, “I
don’t know if it
will work for my
child.”)
4) “But Sam, this
won’t work for us
because of our busy
family schedule.
There is just no way
to fit it in!”
First of all, let me
say that fitting in
my classes could be
the most important
thing you ever do!
But we are open from
4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
weekdays, and
Saturday from 9:00
AM to 1:00 PM, and I
have never found a
student we could not
match times with. We
are fortunate to be
a full-time
professional school.
We have many classes
and class times.
Another common
comment is “But my
son is in other
sports like football
and soccer?” We
actually encourage
our students to
participate in other
sports. Karate
should be viewed as
a valuable
foundation, much
like school, for the
other “activities”
in their lives. At
karate they learn
how to work hard,
how to always try
their best, how to
be a great teammate
and how to be an
athlete that coaches
love to coach!
Parents have said
that karate has
helped elevate their
performance in other
sports. We can be
very flexible.
During the sport
season (that usually
last only 2-3
months) our students
will reduce their
number of regular
classes and then
supplement them with
private lessons (at
no extra charge)
without falling
behind. Our students
learn and strive to
excel in karate, the
classroom, sports
field and
dance/gymnastic
floor!
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Ohana Karate - Fowlerville
(517) 223-9131
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You see, there
really isn’t any
reason not to come
and visit my school.
But even so…
I’m now going to
bribe you silly just
to get you to give
me an emphatic
“MAYBE.”
You have nothing to
lose by taking
advantage of this
free “no strings
attached” trial
offer. You DO have
everything to gain –
including all of
these shameless
bribes when you
decide to say
“Maybe.”
Shameless Bribe #1 =
FREE LESSONS (a $50
value) I’m offering
you two 30 minute
introductory
lessons. The first
is a private one on
one session followed
by a trial lesson in
one of our regular
group classes. See
for yourself if I
really can give your
child all of the
amazing benefits
promised in this
letter. During these
lessons your child
will have an
opportunity to build
a relationship with
one of our towering
role model teachers,
you and they will
get a taste of what
we teach and I will
personally answer
any questions you
have about my
program.
The purpose of these
two lessons are to
1.) show you how we
teach the life
skills and character
traits to you child
and 2.) evaluate
your child to see if
Ohana Karate is the
right program for
them.
Class 1: The Private
Lesson
-
Your child will
begin building a
relationship with
one of our role
model teachers.
-
Watch with pride
as they warm to the
respectful
atmosphere with the
introduction of
their first karate
skill – the bow.
-
Witness focus and
listening skills
immediately improve
with the
introduction of our
“Attention Stance”
and the 3 Rules of
Concentration.
-
Focus Your
Eyes
-
Focus Your
Mind
-
Focus Your
Body
-
Beam with pride
(and chuckle a
little) as they
begin to learn their
first defensive
skills
-
Listen with
satisfaction as your
child recites the
first part of our
Student Creed” “I
will to develop
myself in a positive
manner, and avoid
anything that could
reduce my mental
health or physical
growth.”
-
Class finishes
with high fives,
smiling faces
earning their first
karate belt!
Then, Class 2: The
Regular Group Lesson
-
More high fives
and bows, then
breathe a sigh of
relief as your child
learns part two of
the Student Creed:
“I will develop
self-discipline, In
order to bring out
the best in myself
and others.”
-
Watch your child
smile from ear to
ear as they punch,
kick and kiai(yell)
with intensity!
-
Be surprised by
how quickly your
child learns several
more basic self
defense skills
-
Finally watch with
a smile on your face
as your child excels
like you have never
seen before. With
the successful
completion of their
first karate class
they are ready to
become a student
here at our school!
-
Believe me. With
just these two
lessons, your child
will come away with
their
self-confidence
greatly improved.
Not just in how they
feel. They’ll
actually be
experiencing real
life skills. Skills
that they can put to
powerful use, right
away, today.
-
Shameless Bribe #2 =
FREE Parent
Conference. After
your child’s first
introductory lessons
I will personally
sit down with you
and discuss your
child’s individual
needs. I’ll educate
you on exactly how
the developmental
process will work
for your child. I
will also make sure
I give you all the
information on our
program and answer
all your questions.
-
And if you call and
register today, I’ll
also guarantee that
you get…
Shameless Bribe #3 =
FREE Karate Uniform
(a $35 value) After
your first visit to
the school I will
give your child an
official “Ohana
Karate” Uniform that
is theirs to keep
whether you choose
to enroll as a
member or not.
Shameless Bribe #4 =
FREE Report – “The
Secret to High
Achieving Kids!”
(a
$19.95 value) Learn
ways that you, as a
parent, can help
improve your child’s
Self-Esteem.
Shameless Bribe #5 =
FREE Report – “100
Ways to Positively
Reinforce Your
Child” (a $14.95
value) This report
will make sure you
are never stuck for
a way to tell your
child that they did
a great job!
All you have to do
is say “Maybe” to
take home over $220
worth of free
products and
services. If
afterwards you
decide that the
“Ohana Karate”
program isn’t for
you, you can keep
all my shameless
bribes just for
giving me your time.
Now that’s an iron
clad guarantee,
isn’t it?!
All you have to do
to take advantage of
this fantastic offer
and claim your
bribes is to call me
at (517) 223-9131
and set up a time to
visit my school.
Mention this letter
and I will take care
of everything from
there.
Yours for happy,
healthy, confident
kids,
Sam Larioza
Sam Larioza
Ohana Karate -
“Where Attitude and
Character Matter!”
(517) 223-9131
sensei@ohanakarate.com
P.S. Remember, there
are absolutely “no
strings attached” in
trying my FREE
Introductory
Program. If you do
love it (as most
people do), you are
welcome to register
your child in my
program. If,
however, you feel
that “Ohana Karate”
program is not what
you are looking for,
there is no
obligation to
continue. And the
FREE gifts are yours
to keep!
P.S.S. There is one
piece of irrefutable
evidence in your
hands that says, for
certain, that we are
not an ordinary
martial arts
program. This
website! Have you
ever seen a typical
martial arts school
website before? At
the top is the name
of the school, then
a handful of bullet
points that say
“confidence,
discipline, good
grades,” then stuff
about the owner or
his martial arts
style, then some
offer for a couple
of classes. Why
don’t they explain
to you just how,
exactly they are
going to give these
benefits to your
child? The truth is,
they don’t know!
They are hoping that
your child will
stumble across these
skills and they will
stick in their
brain. I know I used
to be like that! I
am different because
I have a proven
system and
curriculum for
teaching these
important, life
changing skills –
and dozens of
testimonials to back
it up!
P.S.S.S. Dozens of
people have joined
my School in the
last 30 days, and
only a small number
of local parents
have seen this new
website. I fully
expect beginner
spots to fill up
quickly, so please
be patient. We are
staffed with a
couple of extra
instructors in order
to handle the
increased number of
Introductory
Lessons, and will
make every effort to
fit you into our
schedule quickly. If
we do not receive
your inquiry before
our available spaces
are filled, I will
have to put you on
my waiting list. (We
can usually only
take 3-5 new
students at a time.
I do not like to let
my beginner’s class
grow past 30
students)
P.S.S.S.S. Hey, I’m
only asking you to
say, “Maybe!” You
and your child could
be my next success
story. You have
nothing to lose for
saying “maybe.” What
do you have to lose
for saying, “no?”
P.S.S.S.S.S. I just
can’t leave you
without letting you
hear from one of our
awesome teenage
black belts. I
always tell parents
that I wish I had
the power to
transport them
forward in time. If
I could do this and
show you what your
son or daughter
would look like
after three or four
years in our program
I know that every
parent would enroll
their child in
karate immediately!
Let me end this
letter by letting
you read the speech
that Christopher
gave during the
ceremony where he
was awarded his
third black belt:
Blackbelt Grading
and Award Ceremony
April 25, 2009
By Christopher
Ackerman
I think that in
order to explain why
I have stayed in
karate and what
keeps me going now,
I must start with
why I joined in the
first place. I was
just five or six
years old and needed
something to do over
the summer, so I
joined, figuring
that I would drop
when school started.
The moment I walked
in, there was and
has always been
someone who’s just a
little bit better
than me. I didn’t
just say that I wish
I could be that
good, I thought I
would and I could be
that good. Now, I
have gotten to a
point where the kids
that seemed so good
are also the ones
that dropped out as
an orange or green
belt. This success
drives me forward.
Another factor was
my parents. First of
all, I wouldn’t have
joined in the first
place if it wasn’t
for them. For six
years, the training
has gotten harder,
the classes went
from once a week to
twice a week, and
even three classes
at one point. When I
was tired, my
parents woke me up
and drove me to
class. If my
schedule didn’t
allow me to attend a
class, they would go
out of their way to
get an alternate
class. My parents
and their undying
enthusiasm are an
extremely important
factor in my
commitment.
One last reason that
I have stayed
committed for so
long is seeing what
level of strength,
in more ways than
one, this has given
people. Going to
different
gasshukus(special
training seminars)
has been highly
beneficial to me,
just to see the top
guys in Goju-Ryu
Karate. Chief
Instructors Higaonna
Sensei and Nakamura
Sensei’s physical
strength is matched
by their strength of
character.
There isn’t any way
that I could mention
all of the
influential people
in my life as a
karate student
without mentioning
my Sensei. Although
he’s too humble to
admit, I know that I
wouldn’t be here if
it weren’t for him.
I know that in
anything, having a
coach or a teacher
or, in this case, a
Sensei, that isn’t
enjoyable,
encouraging, or
humble can make
going to class two
days a week very
tough. Fortunately,
my Sensei has done
all three very well
for five or six
years for me, and
that means a lot. I
think that he
deserves to be
thanked by everybody
here tonight.
Ultimately, I would
like to thank God
for leading me to
this dojo and
helping me to stay
committed.
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