Written by Sensei Mitch on April 17, 2023
WKO Guam Competitors!
Competition . NewsJoin black belt sensei Banez and blue belt personal trainer Diaz as they prepare to compete in the senior men’s open weight division in a karate competition. Discover their dedication to the martial art of Kyokushin and the philosophy of continuous self-improvement, discipline, and rigorous training. Learn how their partnership fosters mutual growth and how their experiences will benefit the youth, community, and future martial arts enthusiasts.
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 16, 2023
The Good Enough Generation
Articles of Interest . Competition . State of Mind . Training notesThat’s good enough. This statement leaves me speechless. Always has always will. so then… “Good enough” is the ideology representing the mental embodiment of a person who could physically obtain perfection, but, under the circumstances, does not. Therefore, he is good enough.“It might not be the best, but it’s good enough.” This person displays a
Written by Sensei Mitch on April 1, 2022
April Fool’s Day Stories
Competition . Events & HolidaysShare your funniest April Fool’s Day Stories in the Comment.Sensei sure could use a good laugh today! If we get enough comments we may select a winner and send them a prize!
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 24, 2022
Angry Ref
Competition . Fun Stuff . VideoThis Referee decided to ignore his Anger Management classes! From organized competition fight to an all out melee, like a crash at a NASCAR race, makes you cringe but everyone wants to see it!
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 1, 2022
Pushup Challenge Day 60
Competition . Events & Holidays . FitnessToday is day 60 of the 66,795 pushup Challenge. For all of you that have joined the Challenge we have now performed 1,830 pushups this year! Only 64,965 pushups to go!! To everyone that is doing the Challenge with me, I would ask you to post a comment and let me know how you are
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 20, 2022
Everything Is Possible
A Zen Thing . Competition . Quotes . State of MindRemember to Dream,As a child seeing the possibilities of the world.Dreams inspire us, they drive usTo achieve the impossible, the improbable,For nothing is impossibleWith hard work and understandingThere is no “can’t”There is no “don’t know”Dreams giving birth to realityWhere everything becomes possible — Sensei Mitch
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 2, 2022
Throwing the fight!
Competition . Entertainment . For Kids . Fun Stuff . Video
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 28, 2022
Sparring Scoring & Rules
Competition . Questions . Training notesTwo-Point Sparring Two point sparring is also referred to as Nihon Shobu (two point fighting). Two point sparring is a very controlled form of sparring. The object is to exercise control when attacking your opponent with the focus on technique of the attacks employed. Each match is scored by at least two judges however a
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 26, 2022
Comical Competition
Articles of Interest . Competition . Karate . VideoCompetitions are often witness to exaggerations and comical actions. Here is one of my favorite from 1999 by Wayne Dalgish: While Wayne was comically animated, his form was excellent. Watching this still makes me chuckle, of course the joke is on me, because Wayne Daglish went on to incredible success, while I am just writing
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 25, 2022
Basic Sparring Equipment Explained
Articles of Interest . Competition . Karate . Products . Questions . Training notesWritten by Sensei Mitch Sparring with an opponent is one of the most fundamental aspects of any martial arts training. It is after all, the time to test all the skills, strength, speed and techniques you have learnt and put them all together. Nevertheless, there’s an important thing to consider first before rushing into a
