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”.
KATA: What is it?
Styles . Technique . Training notesBy Sensei Mitch Kata is a formal karate exercise. The sequence of movements of a Kata consist of logical combinations of the three fundamental movements (blocks, hand strikes and kicks). The Kata represents an imaginary battle with invisible foes. Katas are designed to help the student perfect their techniques while strengthening their timing, coordination and
Meditation Point #135
A Zen Thing . Quotes“The nature and purpose of the Martial Way is universal. All selfish desires should be roasted in the tempering fires of hard training.” Mas Oyama
Types of Training
Fitness . Training notesBy Sensei Mitch This article covers three types of training and exercise: Aerobic Exercise Anaerobic Cross Training 1. Aerobic Aerobic exercises are good for building endurance. As this would suggest aerobic exercises are long in duration with the focus on a stead pace. This steady pace burns your muscle energy at a slower rate because
Your Heart Rate & Training
Articles of Interest . FitnessBy Sensei Mitch Our hearts pump pump the blood vital to our existence. This movement of blood supplies the nutrients and oxygen that our bodies require. Once the payload of nutrients and oxygen are delivered the blood removes toxins from our bodies to keep us health. All of this driven by the beating of our
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
Physics & Getting into Shape
Diet . Fitness . Training notesWe all want to get into shape. No one’s says I want to become a Sloth! Yet look around the next time you are at the Mall and I think you will agree, the Sloths are winning! Why is that? Why have we become so lazy? How did this happen? Simple; It’s Physics! See the
Withings Scanwatch Review
Fitness . Products . ReviewsI received a Withings Scanwatch for Christmas! Being a Technophile and Fitness centric I couldn’t be happier! Now that I have worn it for a week (and read about it for months) I wanted to share my experience in this 10 point review. Look & Feel The look is spectacular and professional yet it is
66,795 Push-Up Challenge!!
Competition . Fitness . VideoIt is not to late to do 1 push-up today! Fr. Meyer discusses lessons learned from participating in the 66,795 Push-up Challenge. He also challenges you to join him with the challenge beginning January 1st, 2022! If you would like to join the group for encouragement and accountability, text “pushup” to 84576. I accepted the
Make the Time to Train!
Events & Holidays . Fitness . Training notesWe 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
