Remember those words from class? We were either sparring, grappling, or training self-defenses with a classmate and your Sensei says: “YAME!!” ” COURTESY AND RESPECT.. THANK YOUR PARTNER.” ” FIND A NEW PARTNER AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF IF NEED BE” “HAJIME!” And, every time we started with a new partner our strategy would need to…
DetailsI find Karate and martial arts to be a quite competitive atmosphere. It’s an art where I am constantly fighting and competing with myself, to surpass my own records and expectations every time I train. I strive for excellence, in everything that I do at the dojo, even on days where I don’t feel like…
DetailsHave you ever thought about training with your child? Did you know that Larysa Martin and her father started training together in 2003? Here is what her father said… “Starting to train with my daughter in the martial arts, almost 18 years ago, was the best decision ever. I could not have understood at the…
DetailsOn top of the physical requirements in class, all students also have an academic requirement at each level. We suggest having a Karate Notebook at each class you attend for note-taking. We encourage everyone to ask questions for clarification if they don’t understand something or help with spelling. Some of the answers can also be…
DetailsOn top of the physical requirements in class, all students also have an academic requirement at each level. We suggest having a Karate Notebook at each class you attend for note-taking. We encourage everyone to ask questions for clarification if they don’t understand something or help with spelling. Some of the answers can also be…
DetailsConstant improvement is a quality that embraces the spirit of Traditional Martial Arts. As an organization, it is the mission of the Kaizen Do to assist professional Martial Art schools in all facets of their operation. The collective knowledge of this organization in Karate, Tai Chi, Kobudo, Jujutsu, Pa Kua, self-defense tactics, and physical training…
DetailsThe Zen Buddhist Monk Bodhirma is commonly considered the originator of the martial arts including karate. In the sixth century, he traveled across the Himalayan mountains from India arriving in Honan, province of China, where he began a monastery. Bodhidharma noted that although his disciples were strong mentally, they were weak physically, and were frequently…
DetailsGERI KICKS Mae Geri Front Kick Yoko Geri Side Kick Ushiro Geri Back Kick Mawashi Geri Roundhouse Kick Mikazuki Geri Crescent Kick Fumakomi Stomp Kick Kinsetsu Geri Joint Kick Mae Tobi Geri Flying Front Kick Yoko Tobi Geri Flying Side Kick Ashi Barai Foot Sweep Hiza Geri Knee Kick MISCELLANEOUS Karate Do Empty Hand…
DetailsMiyagi Chojun was born to a wealthy family in Naha, Okinawa on April 25, 1888. He began training in Karate at the age of 11, and soon was the personal disciple of Higashionna Sensei. Miyagi Chojun trained in Naha-te for many years under Higashionna Sensei. After the death of his Sensei, Miyagi Chojun turned to…
DetailsKosen Bujutsu – The Art of Practical Tradition With over 30 years of teaching, training, travel, and research, the Academy of Martial Arts has become a leader in self-defence education. Our signature system, Kosen Bujutsu, is a refined integration of traditional martial arts, classical systems, and modern kinesiology. This unique fusion creates a program of…
Details“Mizu No Kokoro” means “A Mind Like Water”. It is a state of mind that is very similar to water. Flowing, reflective, and adaptive are only a few words that describe this state of mind. Let’s focus on these words, to help us understand how “mizu no kokoro” can help with my training. Flowing can…
DetailsA ginormous THANK YOU to all those who submitted videos for our Kata Competition. All of you are winners for taking on this challenge and learning to the best of your ability. Without any further ado, We would like to announce the winners of the Kata Challenge… On Monday April 6 at 7pm live on…
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