Written by 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 on November 27, 2014

Thanksgiving

Events & Holidays . Religion

Today we gather, we eat, we celebrate, we relax, we eat some more, but many of us miss the Thankful part of the day. We miss what we should be thankful for; and we miss what others are thankful for. Today try to see what you have to be thankful for. Try to see what Read More

Written by on July 4, 2014

Independence Day 2014!

Events & Holidays . History . Politics . Quotes

In celebration of Today, the 4th or July, I thought I would share some quotes from the men who sacrificed so much that we could be a free and independent people.  Between hot dogs and backyard games, we should all take a moment to reflect on the words and actions of these men everyday but Read More

Written by on July 3, 2014

Self-Defense: Proof of Importance

Law Enforcement . News . Self-Defense . Weapons

This week Target’s interim CEO, John Mulligan, announced “starting today we will also respectfully request that guests not bring firearms to Target – even in communities where it is permitted by law.“. It seems Target’s new CEO is trying to have his cake and eat it too!  He seems to be pandering to the Anti-Second Read More

Written by on May 9, 2014

Happy 9th Birthday!!

Events & Holidays . Site_News

KarateTraining.org turns 9 years old today!! It all started on May 9, 2005 Thank you to all our faithful readers, you keep us motivated! Read More

Written by on April 20, 2014

Happy Easter!!

Events & Holidays . Religion

“SPE SALVI facti sumus”: In hope we were saved, says Saint Paul to the Romans, and likewise to us (Romans 8:24). Today, of all days, I thought it appropriate to share some of Pope Benedict’s words:(emphasis mine) “We who have always lived with the Christian concept of God, and have grown accustomed to it, have Read More

Written by on April 16, 2014

The Way

A Zen Thing . Religion . State of Mind . Video

The Way we should live but usually don’t. As Martial Artists we are supposed to be role models, we usually are not.  Like so many we do things for selfish reasons.  We miss the multitude of opportunities God sends our way to do those small (and big) things and improve the lives of our fellow Read More

Written by 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 on March 26, 2014

Dark Chocolate!

Diet . Fitness

Like we needed a reason…A new study finally explains why Dark Chocolate is good for your Heath!!   The study, released by Louisiana State University, tested cocoa powders in the digestive tract and found some microbes in the gut use the dark chocolate to improve heart health.  “Good bacteria in the stomach feasts on the chocolate and Read More

Written by 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

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