Written by Sensei Mitch on March 9, 2023
Practice Mindfulness
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . State of Mind . TechniqueDiving Deeper into Reward Before Work Makes You Kinda Jerk Series Practicing mindfulness is an effective technique for developing focus, discipline, and productivity, particularly for those who tend to focus more on rewards than the actual work that needs to be done. Mindfulness is a mental state characterized by awareness and attention to the present
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 8, 2023
Developing a Routine
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . Fitness . State of MindDiving Deeper into Reward Before Work Makes You Kinda Jerk Series Developing a routine is crucial for long-term success because it helps to establish consistent habits that make it easier to follow through on tasks and achieve goals. Here are some suggestions for developing a routine that can lead to long-term success: By following these
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 7, 2023
Breaking Tasks into Manageable Chunks
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . Fitness . State of MindDiving Deeper into Reward Before Work Makes You Kinda Jerk Series Breaking tasks into manageable chunks means breaking down larger tasks into smaller, more achievable parts. This approach helps individuals to build momentum and motivation towards completing the larger task. For example, let’s say you have to clean your entire house, but the thought of
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 6, 2023
Set Realistic Goals
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . State of MindDiving Deeper into Reward Before Work Makes You Kinda Jerk Series Setting realistic goals is crucial for people who struggle with expecting a reward before the work. When individuals set unrealistic goals, they are more likely to become overwhelmed and frustrated when they do not see immediate progress or results. This can lead to feelings
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 5, 2023
Reward Before Work Kinda Makes You a Jerk
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . State of MindOvercoming the Entitlement Mindset: How to Become a Hard-Working and Responsible Individual This article is being written after years of observation of myself, my children, students, friends, co-workers & neighbors. Hopefully this article will shed some light for all of us (myself included) and lead to us being more responsible and productive people, dedicated to
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 12, 2022
CCL Saves the Day
Articles of Interest . Law Enforcement . News . Self-Defense . WeaponsOn Jan 29, 2022 in San Bruno, CA another smash & grab occurred. This time the criminals got away with nothing, but they still got away. In the security video below you can see the events unfold. The Owner was lucky as his near critical mistake was trying to pull the criminal away from the
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 4, 2022
Your Chances of Success
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . State of Mind . Training notesWords that other people speak only have power if we give them. The Words we speak can either empower or defeat us before we even start. I use the above chart with everyone but mostly my younger/adolescent students. Honestly hearing anyone say I can’t makes my blood boil, nothing is harder to overcome than someone
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 3, 2022
How Old to Karate Do?!
Articles of Interest . Ask Sensei . QuestionsThe two best ages to start Karate are…As a kid and right now! There was a time that Karate lessons were for adults only. These days most people associate karate lessons with kids and teens. The tide is leveling off and today there are plenty of karate classes for adults once again. Your only restrictions
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 1, 2022
Mas Oyama’s Life and History
Articles of Interest . History . StylesMasutatsu (Mas) Oyama 1923 – 1994 Founder of Kyokushin Karate The Man The Legend.This is the History of one of the Greatest Martial Artist whoever lived and a legend in his own time. Kyokushinkai karate’s founder (Sosai), Masutatsu Oyama, was born by the name of Yong-I-Choi in Qa-Ryong-Ri Yong-chi-Myo’n Chul Na Do, a village not
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 31, 2022
The Karate Uniform: Gi
Articles of Interest . Ask Sensei . Questions . StylesShortly after starting to learn Karate, the new student will want to purchase the appropriate uniform and look like everyone else in the class. The Gi is the traditional uniform of Karate, and its main purpose lies in its functionality. This applies to all of the Japanese and Okinawan Karate styles. Judo uniforms are also
