Kilu's Kickin' Karate Journey from a to Z: A Martial Arts Journey

By Kimberly Hartman

Let Kilu take you on a martial arts journey from A to Z. Go along with Kilu and learn some words that your Instructor will use in your martial art classes. Kilu will help you discover how fun and exciting your martial arts training can be. This book will help you become an awesome Black Belt like Kilu. Have Fun and Let the journey begin.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
• Release date: Jan 6, 2015
• ISBN: 9781489703422

Kimberly Hartman

I was born in Sandusky, Ohio. Moved to Houston, Texas 1977 and then moved to Connecticut in 1979 , where I reside to this day. Graduated from Southern CT State University in 1986 with a degree in Bachelor of Science. In 1996 I met my husband and was married in 2001. I worked at a nursing home for 17 years, until one day my husband had a dream of opening up a martial arts school. So I quit my job and helped him live his dream. In 2002, together we opened up a martial arts school. I became the Director/Coordinator, while he taught the classes. He was a 1st degree black belt at the time (now 5th degree). Not knowing much about the martial arts and teaching, he encouraged me to start assisting in his classes. I became a Certified Instructor in 2003 and started teaching classes ages 3 yrs. to teenagers. Also in that same year; I started my martial arts training. In 2007, I proudly earned my Black Belt. Because of a previous knee injury, I had to discontinue my training, but continued to enjoy teaching classes and providing one-on-one private lessons. In 2012, I was honored to be inducted into “The Master Martial Arts Hall of Fame”. In 2014, I started thinking about how I could help children with their own personal journey and how martial arts can help them now and through out their life. I want children to get excited about learning, achieving goal, and having a “Yes I Can” attitude. Through the martial arts, I have enjoyed watching the children over the years become respectful, confident young adults. “May the Journey Continue”.

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KILU’s

Kickin’ Karate

Journey

From A to Z

A Martial Arts Journey

BY:

Kimberly Hartman

Illustrations By:

Mike Valentine

Copyright © 2014 Kimberly Hartman.

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ISBN: 978-1-4897-0341-5 (sc)

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LifeRich Publishing rev. date: 03/06/2015

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DEDICATION

To all the Children and Families that are dedicated to:

Black Belt Excellence

Acknowledgement

To my wonderful husband who encouraged me to write this book and has taken me on my personal journey through the martial arts. Through his dedication, leadership, wisdom, and knowledge he has inspired and guided me. Along with many other students, he has encouraged them to achieve their personal goal of becoming a Black Belt and beyond. May he continue to inspire future generations of martial artists.

Thank You,

Kimberly

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