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Out on a Pledge Dojo Alone: What Happened When Yang Joined the Brotherhood of Evil



After Master Yo leaves on vacation, Yin and Yang are left alone at the Dojo. Unfortunately, Carl and Herman chose that time to stage a joint attack on them! Will the siblings be able to hold off the attack until Yo returns?




Out on a Pledge Dojo Alone




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Twenty-two years ago I stepped into a martial arts school in New York City and fell completely in love. I trained in a martial art called Hapkido and within a few months, I started to feel stronger in my mind and body and more purposeful than ever. It was like I found my home. Later that year, on September 11th, 2001, I found myself running through the ashes three blocks south of the World Trade Center. After looking for shelter for hours, I finally made my way to the dojo (martial arts studio) where I felt safe for the first time.


That dojo became my refuge and the place I wanted to spend more and more time. So, I dove deep into my training, became a personal trainer and over the years added more credentials to my health coaching career. After ten years I moved to Los Angeles with my third-degree black belt, Masters degree in Nutrition, health coaching certification and a dream of spreading my mission of helping more people feel strong, safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom. I began public speaking and weaving in the wisdom of martial arts into everything I taught whether it be self-defense, wellness or self-empowerment.


I wrote the Art of Badassery because I was tired of hearing stories of women being taken advantage of, manipulated, controlled, overlooked for a deserved promotion, verbally, mentally or physically abused. After teaching self-defense for 20 years, I could write a book on those stories alone. But instead, I wanted to write a book to help women face those difficult challenges, avoid them if possible and give them tools to deal with them when they are unavoidable.


If the Instructor wishes the Karate-Do be spoken, at the end of training he or she will bow to the students, and the bow is returned. The the instructor will turn away from the students, so all are facing the front of the dojo.


Cobra Kai season 5 picks up where Season 4 left off. Miguel ran away from home to find his father in Mexico. Miyagi Do and Eagle Fang Karate are closing and Cobra Kai is the only dojo in the valley. Kreese was set up and is serving a jail sentence. He was set up by none other than Terry Silver, who manipulated everything behind the scenes. For instance, the Cobra Kai win in the All Valley tournament was because the referee was bribed so Tory never won the tournament.


When Johnny and Robbie Keene come looking for Miguel wearing their FBI shirts (Female Body Inspectors on the back not the Federal Bureau of Investigation), Hector panics and asks Miguel if he came alone.


Miguel truthfully tells him that he is there alone and gets the first hint of the darker side of his father when he forces him to give him his phone so he can check. Hector only sees pics of him and Samantha LaRusso.


Daniel, who is saved by Stingray, arrives at the Cobra Kai dojo to save his students but ends up fighting Terry Silver who rushed to his dojo after he beat Mike, Johnny, and Chozen with the help of his senseis ofcourse.


This Lease Agreement (this "Lease"), by and between KC Dojo llc ("Landlord"), and KC Dojo llc ("Tenant"). The parties agree as follows: PREMISES. Landlord, in consideration of the lease payments provided in this Lease, leases to Tenant a 2700 sq foot, two level stand alone custom building with two full bathrooms, two living spaces and one weight room. (the "Premises") located at 1617 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. TERM. The Tenant will have full control and use of the Premises beginning on check-in date upon arrival and will terminate at final departure and alarm is set. LEASE PAYMENTS. The total rental payment owed for this Lease is dependent on duration of stay based on rate per night payable 50% in advance and remaining balance due upon check-in. The 50% deposit holds the dates for the tenant. Said deposit will be applied to the total rental payment. Lease payments shall be made to Landlord through booking portal via credit card. SECURITY DEPOSIT. At the time of the signing of this Lease, Tenant understands a $500 security deposit hold will be applied to the credit card on file. A damage report will be completed upon checkout. Any damages will be pulled from the security deposit with photo evidence of the issue. Security deposit will protect owner against damage or theft to the property. Deposit will be returned after Renter vacates property if the Property is not damaged and no theft has occurred.. Deposit may be applied by Landlord to satisfy damage repairs caused by Renter or to replace stolen items and such act shall not prevent Landlord from claiming damages in excess of the deposit. The Tenant is held financially responsible for damages to the Rental Property, whether made by themselves, their family, and another guest in their group or invitee. POSSESSION. Tenant shall be entitled to possession on the first day of the term of this Lease, and shall yield possession to Landlord on the last day of the term of this Lease, unless otherwise agreed by both parties in writing. At the expiration of the term, Tenant shall remove its goods and effects and peaceably yield up the Premises to Landlord in as good a condition as when delivered to Tenant, ordinary wear and tear excepted. USE OF PREMISES/ABSENCES. Tenant shall occupy and use the Premises as a dwelling unit. Tenant shall notify Landlord of any anticipated extended absence from the Premises not later than the first day of the extended absence. Tenant will maintain the premises in good order and appearance including keeping the premises free of trash and garbage. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tenant agrees to adhere to all guidance from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on COVID-19 and any local and state regulations. Local and state regulations can be found on the local public health department website. OCCUPANTS. Proof of age of 25 years or more is required to rent the premises. No more than 6 person(s) may sleep at the Premises at any one time unless the prior written consent of the Landlord is obtained. Any party falsely representing the number of people, or exceeding the maximum may be subject to immediate eviction without refund. Up to 41 people may visit the Premises during the tenant's lease. Tenant is fully responsible for all attendees and any damage that may occur. All laws apply during your stay including legal age limit to drink and drug laws. Absolutely NO SMOKING in the building or immediately outside the large bay door if the doors are open. FURNISHINGS. The list of furnishings will be provided by Landlord and stored within the premises. Tenant shall return all such items at the end of the lease term in a condition as good as existed at the beginning of the lease term, normal wear and tear excepted. No furnishings may be removed from the premises. No furniture may be stored outside of the building walls during the lease. PETS. Pets shall not be allowed without the prior written consent of the Landlord. Only trained service animals allowed. PARKING. Street parking is free. Two private smaller spaces are located on the back side of the building. The alley to approach these two spaces is tight. Landlord is not responsible for damages while parking or parked. A camera watches over these two spaces. Entry to the building is on the front side. A locking door is located on the back side closest to the parking spaces. PROPERTY INSURANCE. Landlord shall be responsible to maintain appropriate insurance for their respective interests in the Premises and property located on the Premises. NON-DISTURBANCE CLAUSE. Tenant and their guests shall not disturb, annoy, endanger (fireworks) or inconvenience neighbors nor use the premises for any unlawful purposes. It is prohibited to possess fireworks in Jackson County therefore it is illegal to shoot them off. Absolutely do not have any item with fire/spark on the rooftop area. CANCELLATIONS. (a) If the Property becomes unavailable to the Tenant prior to occupancy, for any reason, Landlord agrees to refund the full amount paid to the date of cancellation, and Tenant agrees to release any claims against Landlord. (b) If, for any reason, the Tenant cancels this Agreement more than 30 days from the Arrival Date, Tenant will receive a refund of 100% of the hold deposit paid. If, for any reason, the Tenant cancels this Agreement 29- 14 days from the Arrival Date, Tenant will receive a refund of 50% of the hold deposit paid. For Tenant cancellations made 13 days or less, all monies are forfeited unless Landlord is able to re-rent the Property under the same (or better) terms and conditions of this Agreement, for the full Term reserved. If the Property is re-rented under the same (or better) terms and conditions than this Agreement, Landlord will refund amounts paid to original tenant. (c) There are no cancellations permitted within 13 days of Tenant Arrival Date without consent of landlord. All amounts paid (hold deposit) will be forfeited. Cancellations related to the COVID-19 pandemic are dependent on a number of factors including: local restrictions, origin of the guest, when the booking was made, and when local officials or the CDC declare an outbreak in an area. If the cancellation is related to COVID-19, contact the Landlord. SMOKING. Smoking is strictly forbidden inside the Property. Smoking is only allowed "outside". If large bay doors are open, smokers must stand away from the door. Evidence of smoking inside the Property will result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of all amounts paid and will result in additional Cleaning Fee charges ($500) to Tenant as Excess Damage Cost and will be charged against the credit card on file or Tenant's security deposit at Landlord's election. COOKING. Tenant may cook only in the specific areas set aside by Landlord for cooking. No open fires are allowed outside on property. If cooking food with a lingering smell, please open windows to ventilate properly. CLEANING. The property will be inspected and cleaned after departure. Due to the pandemic, the property will augment current cleaning protocol to account for the changes in cleaning in adherence to COVID-19 cleaning protocols. Tenant is required to leave the property in the same general condition that it was received in. Stripping the beds are appreciated but not required. Trash needs to be pulled and placed in large bins under the stairs. Recycling can be placed in it's appropriate bins. The property has been cleaned in accordance with WHO and CDC recommended cleaning and disinfecting standards. CUMULATIVE RIGHTS. The rights of the parties under this Lease are cumulative, and shall not be construed as exclusive unless otherwise required by law. ACCESS BY LANDLORD TO PREMISES. Subject to Tenant's consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld), Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises to make inspections, provide necessary services. However, Landlord does not assume any liability for the care or supervision of the Premises while under the possession and of Tenant. As provided by law, in the case of an emergency, Landlord may enter the Premises without Tenant's consent. INDEMNITY REGARDING USE OF PREMISES. To the extent permitted by law, Tenant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Landlord from and against any and all losses, claims, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, if any, which Landlord may suffer or incur in connection with Tenant's possession, use or misuse of the Premises, except Landlord's act or negligence. DANGEROUS MATERIALS. Tenant shall not keep or have on the Premises any article or thing of a dangerous, flammable, or explosive character that might substantially increase the danger of fire on the Premises, or that might be considered hazardous by a responsible insurance company, unless the prior written consent of Landlord is obtained and proof of adequate insurance protection is provided by Tenant to Landlord. COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS. Tenant shall promptly comply with all laws, ordinances, requirements and regulations of the federal, state, county, municipal and other authorities, and the fire insurance underwriters. However, Tenant shall not by this provision be required to make alterations to the interior or exterior of the building or alterations of a structural nature. ASSIGNABILITY/SUBLETTING. Tenant may not assign or sublease any interest in the Premises, nor assign, mortgage or pledge this Lease, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. CASUALTY OR DESTRUCTION. (a) Should the Property be destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by an Act of God (including, but not limited to, tornadoes, storms, floods or fires), or by environmental disaster, or loss of utilities prior to occupancy by Tenant, this Agreement shall become null and void, and all payments made hereunder shall be refunded to Tenant. (b) Should the Property be destroyed or rendered uninhabitable as above during occupancy, reimbursement on a pro-rated basis will be negotiated between Tenant and Landlord based on the following: No refund is due (or will be made) for inclement weather. NOTICE. Notices under this Lease shall not be deemed valid unless given or served in writing and forwarded by mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the party at the appropriate address set forth below. Such addresses may be changed from time to time by either party by providing notice as set forth below. Notices mailed in accordance with these provisions shall be deemed received on the third day after posting. LANDLORD: KC Dojo llc 1617 Oak Street Kansas City, Missouri 64108 TENANT: Reference booking portal data Such addresses may be changed from time to time by either party by providing notice as set forth above. GOVERNING LAW. This Lease shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri. ENTIRE AGREEMENT/AMENDMENT. This Lease contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises, conditions, understandings or other agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this Lease. This Lease may be modified or amended in writing, if the writing is signed by the party obligated under the amendment. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Lease shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Lease is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited. WAIVER. The failure of either party to enforce any provisions of this Lease shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Lease. BINDING EFFECT. The provisions of this Lease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of both parties and their respective legal representatives, successors and assigns. CAUSE FOR EVICTION. The Tenant and all parties with the Tenant will be subject to immediate eviction from the Property if the Tenant or parties of the Tenant violate any terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, violation of the occupancy limits, pet provision, smoking, noise ordinance or parking. In the event of eviction from the Property, the Tenant shall forfeit all amounts paid and there will be no refund of money. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS. If Landlord employs the services of an attorney to enforce any conditions of this Agreement, to collect any amounts due, the eviction of the Tenant, or because Tenant takes any action to recover deposits not due, Tenant shall be liable to Landlord for reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred by Landlord. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The Parties hereby understand and accept the terms and conditions on all pages of this Agreement. VACATION LEASE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON LEAD-BASED PAINT OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS Lead Warning Statement Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, landlords must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Tenants must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on poisoning prevention. Landlord's Disclosure (a) Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (Check (i) or (ii) below): (i) _____ Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain): ______________________________________________ (ii) __X__ Landlord has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing. (b) Records and reports available to the landlord (Check (i) or (ii) below): (i) ___x__ Landlord can provided the Tenant with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing. Certification of Accuracy The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate. I understand & agree this is a legal agreement. 2ff7e9595c


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