How can martial arts make everything better? I aspire to be a developed individual (spiritually, mentally and physically) who enjoys life for its diverse blessings. In my epilepsy and stroke recovery, karate has been the ultimate therapy for me. Here is how karate has made everything better for me. Living with a disability, I assumed…
Here are videos of one of our instructors demonstrating how to properly tie your uniform and belt. Tie your uniform Tie your belt How to Tie Your Belt Prepare the Jacket – Ensure the left side of your jacket overlaps the right (see figures a & b). Find the Center – Fold the belt in…
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…
I 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…
Have 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…
On 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…
On 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…
Constant 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…
The 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…
GERI 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…
