Real Fights Don’t Last
Karate . Self-Defense . State of Mind . VideoIt still amazes me how many of my students regardless of age have never been in a fight before, never been hit in the face. I guess I grew up in a rougher area and a tougher time, where a wise comment could result in a fat lip. I understood two sayings that seem to
Mas Oyama Message to Kyokushin Members
History . Karate . Profiles . Styles“I send this message to all of you with a lament for the confusion that exist in the world” We are a strong organization that maintains the same belief, purpose, and idea without consideration of the frontier, race, or religion. Together we choose our own destiny, and we even consider ourselves as one big family,
Who are you?
A Zen Thing . QuotesCare and attention to the key relationships in your life will pay off. — Chinese Fortune Cookie Such a simple sentiment yet one so many seem to ignore. Imagine if we were as considerate of others as we are to our own needs!
Prayer, Faith and the Martial Arts
Quotes . Religion . State of MindPrayer is not something you hear much about in the Martial Arts, which I think if unfortunate. Many of the ideals taught in the Martial Arts are religious. Specifically I see a strong connection to the teachings of Christianity. Take for example the quote pictured to the Right: “The best reason for learning karate is
The Perfect Flying Kick
Fitness . Karate . State of Mind . Styles . Technique . Training notesCapturing the Perfect Flying Kick on film is no easy task without using time capture devices (like most phones these days!) That said there still are not many pictures because Perfect form is not that common, because these kicks require substantial practice. In seeking to write this article I found the following photo and thought
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
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
Throwing the fight!
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Happy Chinese New Year
Events & HolidaysThe Year of the Tiger: Tigers are considered to be brave, cruel, forceful, and terrifying, are the symbol of power and lordliness in Chinese culture. In ancient times, people usually compared emperors or kings with the tigers. Tigers are also considered as a patron deity for children and parents will prepare the shoes and hats
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
