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Lucas F. Big congratulations are in order for Lucas, the Hikari Ryuza Center’s newest “Student of the Quarter!” Lucas has earned this recognition because he’s consistently and persistently strived to better himself. When you meet Lucas you will find him to be polite, helpful, maybe even a little quiet… but under the surface there’s a daring, Read More

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Manakai P. Big congratulations are in order for Manakai, the Hikari Ryuza Center’s newest “Student of the Quarter!” Manakai has earned this recognition because he’s the kindest person we know; always the first to help someone, and when he does it’s with all of his heart. Besides his tremendous compassion, he’s quick-witted, studies hard outside of, Read More

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Jonetsu S. Big congratulations are in order for Jonetsu, the Hikari Ryuza Center’s newest “Student of the Quarter!” Jonetsu has earned this recognition because she’s awesome! This is not a frivolous statement about her. To know her is to know a mother, a poet, a singer, a music producer, a writer, a performing artist, a photographer, Read More

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Julian J. Big congratulations are in order for Julian, the Hikari Ryuza Center’s newest “Student of the Quarter!” Julian has earned this recognition because he’s the hardest working Tiny Dragon and he’s at the Dojo all the time. At 3 years old he’ll amaze you with his powers of concentration and he knows his lineage like, Read More

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Sophie S. Big congratulations are in order for Sophie, the Hikari Ryuza Center’s newest “Student of the Quarter!” Sophie has earned this recognition because of her tremendous self-discipline and caring heart. She may be little, but she’s big on the inside, in more ways than one. In class we never have to call twice for her, Read More

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Karsen F. Big congratulations are in order for Karsen, the Hikari Ryuza Center’s newest “Student of the Quarter!” Karsen has earned this recognition because of her unique zest for life. She has a fiery energy that she has worked very hard to channel into fierce concentration for the task at hand. When she turns on, everyone stops, Read More

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Glen B. Big congratulations are in order for Glen, the Hikari Ryuza Center’s newest “Student of the Quarter!” Glen has earned this recognition because of his tenacity. From when he started years ago to now, he has pushed himself tirelessly to become a better student and a better person. Glen’s unique perspectives have caused all of the, Read More

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Chandra W. Big congratulations are in order for Chandra, the Hikari Ryuza Center’s newest “Student of the Quarter!” Chandra has earned this recognition because of her willingness to go for it. Once she decided she was joining our Bujutsu program she was all in. She embraces her training in the same manner she embraces life, with Kyoshin Tankai, Read More

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Clyde W. Big congratulations are in order for Clyde, the Hikari Ryuza Center’s newest “Student of the Quarter!” Clyde has earned this recognition through consistent displays of generosity and kindness to other classmates. He LOVES hugs! And so do we. He meets his training with tenacity and always keeps a smile on his face. He just, Read More

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Steve B. Big congratulations are in order for Steve, the Hikari Ryuza Center’s newest “Student of the Quarter!” Steve is an enormously talented individual; he is a pilot for a major airline, he juggles fire torches, he is a husband and a father and to us he is a fantastic Jutsuka! We are recognizing his many contributions, Read More