You can do whatever you want to do. Isn’t this what many are told all through our lives? So many parents and teachers tell those in their care that statement as a means of motivation if a person is having difficulty with a task. Little ones are told this by their parents. Most come into […]
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The thought of Karate as a hobby came to me as I was sweeping the Dojo floor. As I played with the thought, I realized how true it is to call it a hobby, for most, and how such a thought could offend the more serious practitioners out there. But, it shouldn’t. With all of
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Can I, Will I, Do I Want To are the questions everyone has before and during the Decision Making Process. Before we begin a new activity, those questions ALWAYS run through our minds. Some get stuck in a negative loop of “analysis paralysis”. Others seem to just jump right in without a thought. Let’s explore
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he secret of martial arts is to be yourself? What?! That’s all?!? Yes, that is all. If that makes sense to you, this is the end of the blog. If not, keep reading. Well, read anyway and let me know what you think. I woke up this morning with that thought. It was so simple.
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The 3 over 1 Principle is the main method by which Kentuckiana Shotokan Karate Do (KSKD) teaches the Arts. We have found when new (and old) students follow this process of learning, they pick up the information taught much better. What is the 3 over 1 principle? 3 Over 1: Stances, Blocks, Strikes over Spirit
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The idea of Phases of Growth came to me during precious and rare moment of enlightenment while running kata. Such events are great (to me) because a “new” thought comes, grows, becomes clear and stays with me even after the kata is done. Sure, we all can get into a zone while doing an activity.
Kihon, Kata and Kumite has been described by many as the foundation of Martial Arts. So many don’t understand and want to just learn a few moves, versus taking the time required to learn about self. Of course to be effective at self-defense doesn’t require one to know Martial Arts. And those who only practice
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Karate practice involves increased efficiency of the use of the human body. What is the extreme development of the punch? How much force needs to be generated to be considered extreme? Why develop the punch at all? A punch is known by the general public as the main self-defense tool. (I think the brain is
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It seems Like we’ve heard something about kids with developmental or behavior issues can be a handful. Well that hasn’t been the case in our Dojo. We have found that Martial Arts can be a form of natural and highly effective “medication” for these kids. And now there’s actual evidence to back that up. ImpactADHD.com published
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Why forgive yourself? This is one of the keys to becoming great. So many people won’t allow themselves to advance as there is a bit of guilt self-inflicted to hold them down. There is a sense of “I don’t deserve it”: I don’t deserve to be happy. I don’t deserve to be healthy. The negative
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