When watching young children at play you can see traces of our primitive selves. Before we “un-learn” all our ancestral instincts growing up in modern society we can observe many movements that complement our design. When children play or “fight” the natural instinct is to grab, wrestle and roll around. Children do not know, naturally, […]
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For the last 7 years my son has been on a long list of medications for ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, DMDD (Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder) and Autism. For anyone that has had to deal with these issues it can be devastating. I’m not going to tell you karate was a fix-all solution, but I am going to tell you that his conditions are manageable without medication.
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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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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.