Category: Training notes

Written by Sensei Mitch on January 1, 2022

Make the Time to Train!

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 Sensei Mitch 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 Sensei Mitch 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 Sensei Mitch 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

Written by Sensei Mitch on March 22, 2015

5 things you should never say or think…

Karate . State of Mind . Training notes

We 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 Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on March 27, 2014

Women Only?!… Not Cool!

Fitness . Training notes

I came across some new footwear from Nike, the Nike Studio Wrap. See for yourself: I know! Perfect for martial arts training, in the sometime less then dirt free Dojo Floor! Practical, has a cover you can wear on your way home. I can do without the other accessories however they could be turned into Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on March 24, 2014

Dislocated Shoulder

Training notes

Let me tell you a dislocated shoulder hurts! I wish I had a good story to go along with the dislocation but I don’t. It is actually embarrassing, I sneezed. Yup, you read right. I am recovering from shoulder surgery and I sneezed, thereby dislocating my shoulder Friday afternoon. Obviously things like always happen late Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on March 18, 2014

How to Cure a Cold in a Day (or Two)

Recipes and Health Facts . Training notes

Mid-February I was scheduled to have surgery. A few days before the surgery, 3 days to be exact, I came down with a terrible head cold. Two days before surgery I was miserable, the doctor said we would probably have to reschedule if I wasn’t better and I saw no way that was going to Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on March 12, 2014

Fighting Rules

Karate . Training notes

They really are this simple… However, some times easier said than done! Read More

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