BOSTON, MA — Instead of following their regular Saturday training routine – practicing blocks, punches, and kicks – a dozen karate students from Boston’s Emerald Necklace Martial Arts spent their morning at the Greater Boston Food Bank. Together with other volunteers from around the city, the karate students sorted over 14,000 pounds of donated food – enough to provide more than 9,000 meals to people in need.
“I can't imagine what it must be like for those who have to choose between food and rent,” says Angela Dwyer, the senior student at the karate school who organized the day of service. “I was glad we could help in a small way.” Dwyer also put together a holiday food drive at her karate school, and supervised the delivery of several bins of collected donations to the food bank.
“The leadership training aspect of our program is achieving some noteworthy results,” says Sensei Jason Gould, Dojo Director and Chief Instructor. “The students have a positive experience while demonstrating their commitment to community and their capacity for compassion. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next.”
In order to earn their Brown Belts at Emerald Necklace Martial Arts, students are required to conceive of, plan, and lead their own community service project. Other projects recently launched by Brown Belt candidates include developing a free self-defense program for women, and participating in a home renovation project to help house Boston’s elderly homeless.
“I can't imagine what it must be like for those who have to choose between food and rent,” says Angela Dwyer, the senior student at the karate school who organized the day of service. “I was glad we could help in a small way.” Dwyer also put together a holiday food drive at her karate school, and supervised the delivery of several bins of collected donations to the food bank.
“The leadership training aspect of our program is achieving some noteworthy results,” says Sensei Jason Gould, Dojo Director and Chief Instructor. “The students have a positive experience while demonstrating their commitment to community and their capacity for compassion. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next.”
In order to earn their Brown Belts at Emerald Necklace Martial Arts, students are required to conceive of, plan, and lead their own community service project. Other projects recently launched by Brown Belt candidates include developing a free self-defense program for women, and participating in a home renovation project to help house Boston’s elderly homeless.
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