Written by Sensei Mitch on January 22, 2022
Philosophical Thoughts by Sosai Mas Oyama
History . Karate . Quotes“One becomes a beginner after one thousand days (2 years, 270 days) of training and an expert after ten thousand days (27 years, 145 days) of practice.” “Although it is important to study and train for skill in techniques, for the man who wishes to truly accomplish the way of budo, it is important to
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 21, 2022
Virtues of Karate
Articles of Interest . Karate . Questions . StylesThese are the virtues of all Karate-Ka. These twelve virtues are important to the proper training and growth of a Martial Artist. As we move through our training these virtues take on new meaning. We gain depth of understanding and respect for those who have gone before us. Read this list and understand that Karate
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 17, 2022
Karate for Kids, a good idea?
Articles of Interest . For Kids . Karate . QuestionsIt is estimated that 50 percent of karate practitioners are children. So at what age should a parent think about getting their child involved in karate? According to sports-medicine guidelines, it is not recommended that children under the age of eight engage in a sport that involves contact or collision between participants. While karate training
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 15, 2022
I’ll Take a Bet On Fighting Spirit!
Articles of Interest . History . KarateA Speech by Sosai Mas Oyama On May 10, 1978, in Nara, the ancient capital of Japan, Kancho (Director) Oyama gave a speech at a Public Seminar in which many prominent people from throughout Japan were also invited to speak. As in all Kancho Oyama’s speeches, he spoke without the aid of any notes, and
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 14, 2022
The Importance of Stretching
Articles of Interest . Fitness . Karate . Technique . Training notesBy Sensei Mitch Take this article for what it is, layman’s advice. All I know about stretching I have learned from reading and trail and error, no formal courses, no certificates, just personal experience and written material. With that said, read on at your own risk (I had to say that;). Why do we stretch?
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 12, 2022
The Importance of Breathing…
Articles of Interest . Fitness . Karate . Technique . Training notesBreath for Life How much do you know about breathing? You do it every moment of every day. You’ve done it since you were born. We all know that we must breath in order to live. It is so necessary we do not even need to think about breathing for it to occur. Think of
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 11, 2022
The Meaning of OSU!!
For Kids . Karate . Questions“Osu” a simple word, yet it is the essence of Kyokushin Karate, the nature and spirit of life. Like the Hawaiian word, “Aloha”, “OSU” embraces a multitude of meanings, anywhere from hello, goodbye, yes, good, excuse me, thank you, etc. Yet all in the Kyokushin family realize the more deeper and meaningful power of “OSU”.
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 6, 2022
Why Learn Karate?
Articles of Interest . Karate . Training notes7 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
Written by Sensei Mitch on December 28, 2021
The Meaning of the Blue Belt (5th Kyu)
Karate . Training notesBlue 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
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 22, 2015
5 things you should never say or think…
Karate . State of Mind . Training notesWe live in a sensitive world. That doesn’t make it right. Below are 5 things people say almost daily that most people find “acceptable”. That doesn’t make it right. I was raised in a sticks-and-stones household. I went to a sticks-and-stones high school. For some the term sticks-and-stones may be a foreign concept, that is
