Author: ktadmin

Written by ktadmin on January 6, 2022

Why Learn Karate?

7 Reasons Everyone Should Practice Karate By Sensei Mitch There are a million ways to answer this question. And it is a question that gets asked a lot! When people (young and old) think of karate or more generally the martial arts they picture a violent sport filled with conflict and aggression. Nothing could be Read More

Written by ktadmin on January 5, 2022

Physics & Getting into Shape

Diet . Fitness . Training notes

We all want to get into shape. No one’s says I want to become a Sloth! Yet look around the next time you are at the Mall and I think you will agree, the Sloths are winning! Why is that? Why have we become so lazy? How did this happen? Simple; It’s Physics! See the Read More

Written by ktadmin on January 1, 2022

Make the Time to Train!

Events & Holidays . Fitness . Training notes

We all have the best of intentions when it comes to New Years resolutions, attempts to get in shape, diet, learn something new or just improve ourselves. Unfortunately we are creatures of habit and if you have never made a habit of following through you are in for a rough road that will most likely Read More

Written by ktadmin on December 28, 2021

The Meaning of the Blue Belt (5th Kyu)

Karate . Training notes

Blue is vast and pure, deep and clouded. The blue belt holds a dual meaning, this duality is intentional. First, the Blue Belt represents our physical abilities. Symbolic of the sky, the Blue belt serves as a reminder of the vastness for which we reach. As we grow, we reach towards the heavens feeling they Read More

Written by ktadmin on December 27, 2021

Are you mentally ready

Guest Posts . Self-Defense

Preface: I was doing some file cleaning and I came across a guest article that appears to have been submitted around Aug 01, 2003. I can’t find the Carl’s contact information or the original message and I find no reference to this article in any Search results. So here it is for your consumption. I Read More

Written by ktadmin on December 25, 2021

Merry Christmas 2021

Events & Holidays

Retrieved from A Charlie Brown Christmas: Charlie Brown “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” “Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about,” said Linus. [Linus walks to center stage.] “Lights, please.” And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their Read More

Written by ktadmin on December 24, 2021

Merry Christmas Eve!!

Events & Holidays

May the blessings of the season be with you. Have a Merry and Blessed Christmas! Read More

Written by ktadmin on December 23, 2021

10 Rules

State of Mind . Training notes

With great power comes great responsibility and hopefully a good dose of common-sense! I thought these were worth sharing during this Christmas Season. I shall never invite trouble through uncalled for looks, remarks, or actions. I shall make every effort to smile and talk, and not fight my way out of trivial situations. I shall Read More

Written by ktadmin on December 22, 2021

Breathing

Training notes

Anyone that has been a student of mine knows my favorite word and technique, breathing! This skill is so often ignored or neglected. Students often do not see the value and cheat, sometime instructors do not understand of convey the importance. The following two quotes cover the essence of my teaching. “In the traditional Japanese Read More

Written by ktadmin on April 6, 2021

Sure Footing

Self-Defense . Technique . Training notes

Understanding Body Mechanics is a powerful thing. Want to Impress Your Friends? Next time you are at a party, try this trick: Have a person hold one arm straight out to the side, palm down, and instruct him to maintain this position. Then place two fingers on his wrist and push down. They will resist Read More

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