The way stars move around the Milky Way galaxy in long spiral arms is a beautiful display of orbital dynamics. The interstellar traffic jams speed up and slow down on their orbit around the center of a large, dense mass. It is impossible to explain, given humanity’s current understanding of gravity, unless there’s a heck […]
The Dark Matter of Karate Read More »
Recently, I had the immense pleasure to come down to Kentuckiana Shotokan Karate Do to present a workshop on Filipino martial arts, particularly focusing on single and double stick techniques and drills. One of the things I have enjoyed the most about working with this group is that they are experienced and trained martial artists
A Thousand Starting Points Read More »
A loud voice blasts out “Right Forward Stance, Move”. Numerous arms and legs slide, hop, jump, and shift into place. A few seconds pass and each person starts to feel pressure and tension in their muscles. As with life, we feel pressure and tension. There are so many subtleties and lessons to be learned as
The Stance is like Life Read More »
System 1 gets in the way is a thought I have been sharing in class for a couple of months now. The idea is that no matter how much your train, you or your body tend to react automatically.. especially in scary situations. It is very, very difficult to change habits, let alone “automatic” reactions.
System 1 gets in the way Read More »
The Karate Journey is a transformative and illuminating path of self-discovery, both physically and mentally. It is a journey of exploring the intricate mechanics of the mind and body, continuously striving to strengthen oneself to become a better human being. Through the lens of the Karate Journey, knowledge is not viewed as a rigid, fixed
The Karate Journey Read More »
This thought came to mind as I finished working on a blog (Transmitting Koryu). Not many people use this term. Those of us in the martial arts may hear this word in conversation. And as with most Japanese words, are probably using it incorrectly. So what does Koryu mean any way? Let’s begin with good
This topic is one that came to mind a few days ago. I do find interesting how “the universe” works. I was working through my mind, yet again, how some of the students just didn’t take training seriously. It can be depressing IF focus is taken from the purpose, which is passing on the information.
Transmitting Koryu Read More »
Working systems are a marvel to behold. Every component part of it working in concert, a grand harmony of interconnected pieces producing a final result, or just a continuation of the system itself. From just about any perspective, any such working system is opaque in its operation and invites no closer scrutiny. It is only
When it fails we can see how it works Read More »
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
Karate for the Louisville Home School Community Read More »
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
Karate as a hobby? Why Not. Read More »