Why do women have to be right? It’s a matter of life or death. End of blog. That would be too simple. I have had a thought for some time that was shared with the Dojo. When discussed, there is the approving look which indicates my thought could be correct. Many suggest our behavior, thinking
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What do we miss when we are tired? Ahhh yes. Watching a student struggle, this thought came to me. He struggles not necessarily because the techniques performed were hard. More so because he was tired from working … a lot. Credit to him for showing up and putting himself through the struggle. However, many subtle
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Karate-Do is a way of practicing for the betterment of self and for the benefit of society. It is not the kicking and punching typically seen in the movies. We have found the more our students practice, the more peaceful they become, as their confidence grows. The increased confidence results in lower anxiety which allows
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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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