The Journey Begins From Where You Are is another one of those thoughts that occurred at 3:00am. This time of the morning is very peaceful to me. Everything is still and quiet. My thoughts are free to roam without disturbance. Sleeping would be nice. The freedom to think is equally nice. Beginning from where you […]
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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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In the dojo much of what we learn can be used in day-to-day life; outside of just “fighting” and martial arts. Disrupting the Pattern is a tactic used to throw off the attacker’s flow or rhythm, disrupt their movement or attack, and create a kind of “counter window” for ourselves. When we break their rhythm,
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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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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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A Karate Journey is one of self-exploration. A journey of exploring mind and body mechanics, movements, and continuously strengthening physical and mental abilities to be a better human being. Knowledge is not absolute. An attitude that pretends so, only closes the door to anything flowing in. Knowledge is relative. It’s a fact that’s always changing
What is Self-Defense: the defense of one’s person or interests, especially through the use of physical force, which is permitted in certain cases as an answer to a charge of violent crime. Self-Defense is a topic that should be covered in every MMA, Krav Maga, Jujitsu or Martial Arts class. It isn’t because most places focus on sport, “fighting” or looking like
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I’ve met some great people in the realm of Karate. A lot of those people are the amazing women I train with. I have my own reasons for studying Karate as I’m sure everyone does. Some of those reasons transcend gender and are equally beneficial regardless of gender. Things like development of character, promotion of
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