This is the second year that my Karate Dojo has held a Karate camp.  Deer Lake Scout Reservation in Killingworth, Connecticut is 253 acres of gorgeous woodlands, fields, trails for hiking and two lakes.  It is a beautiful environment to immerse ourselves into Martial Arts training.  It is an intensive program where students gain further insight into the mind/body/spirit connection.  It is challenging physically, emotionally and we earn a greater understanding of patience, respect and appreciation.  The camaraderie grows deeper as we all push ourselves together.  It’s quite an experience and It makes me grateful that I discovered Karate the way that I understand it now.   Although I go primarily to train, I try to take some pictures when I can.  This year I also shot a bit of video,  so perhaps I will have a fusion project to work on in the future.   We were up at 5:30 AM stretching for a 6:00 run everyday.