Sunday, October 26, 2008

AOK starts Photography Services

Sensei Joseph Claycomb is launching a new division of services at the Academy of Karate.

AOK PHOTOSHOTS is a photography service for MARTIAL ARTS action, TEAM Sports like soccer, softball & basketball, FAMILY Portraits, CAR shows, RACING & DRIFT events.

All Photo Packages will be introduced at very competitive rates with quality, variety and affordability at mind.















AOK Photo-Shot's first DOJO Plaque & Photo Shoot day will be FREE of charge to all AOK Members who wish to participate. Ask Sensei for more details.

Everyone will have the option to purchase pictures of the following sizes including 8x10, 5x7, 4x5 and wallets. Additional large print sizes include 11x14, 16x20, and even posters at 24x30 !

In addition to traditional studio photography, AOK Photo-shots will also provide digital backgrounds and special text effects for those who want to add to flair and spark to their pictures.

TEAM SPORTS:

For those of you who would like to have your child's games and special events covered, based on availability, AOK photo-shots will come to your games and take those action shots that you've always wanted for those ever lasting memories.







KARATE TOURNAMENTS:
As a member of the Academy of Karate, you will be potentially involved in many competitions and tournaments on a regular basis. What better way to capture those moments than with a trained photographer. How many times have you taken a shot that just was not the way you wanted it to turn out? Not enough light, not close enough or too blury?

Sensei Claycomb not only gets the action when it happens, he also preserves the quality of the action!








SPECIAL BACKGROUNDS:
If you like adding different backgrounds to your images, AOK photoshot can help you out. for an additional service fee, You can have your images added to any background.







RACING EVENTS:
Sensei Claycomb is a Fan of Drifting and CAR shows, So shooting this type of action is not only fun but the final products are also very exciting!

Take a look!

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

AOK students promoted and receive awards.


Congratulations to all of our students who passed their rank examinations this past weekend.

I have seen a noticeable improvement since everyone's last examination and I look forward to even more growth and progress in the future for everyone.

On the day, many people were nervous about their testing but managed to show patience and perseverance to get through the challenge of performing under pressure.
Everyone's techniques were crisp and their KATA were performed with good rhythm and timing.

I wish for all of my students the best of luck and success for many years to come.
My advice to everyone is to keep training and practice every chance you get, even if it is only for a few minutes at a time. Everything you do counts toward your goals and your journey to black belt excellence.

Just remember that If you put your mind to something, DON'T give up and see it through, one day you will LIVE your dreams.

Congratulations to everyone and good luck!

Oss!