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	<title><![CDATA[Trix are for Kids....]]></title>
	<body><![CDATA[I always thought that colored belts were best for kids, up until about 1 month ago.

We're adults, there's no need for colored belts and in Japan, there is no colored belt system for adults.

I think I'm finally realizing that I don't live in Japan anymore and that the colored belt system is very good for measuring progress and setting goals.

The whole idea of getting rid of all desire is great in Japan, but here in America, setting goals for things we would like to accomplish is part of our lives.  

So, I've finally decided to put everyone on a colored belt system, and I am also making physical fitness a requirement.  

I've also uploaded a new video clip, check it out:


[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQOjfaboLAo"]Tanken Dori Kotegaeshi[/URL]

Erik Calderon
[URL="http://www.escalderonmartialarts.com"]Erik Calderon's Martial Arts Program[/URL]]]></body>
	<date>08-17-2010</date>
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