Martial Thoughts

Written by Sensei Mitch on September 4, 2008

Trouble in Paradise

Over the last week there have been some bad happenings here at KT. About a week ago our site was compromised and those lovely spammers/hackers/criminals had some fun leaving a few viruses and malware on our site. We have since cleaned up their mess and locked the door they came in through. I can tell Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on June 25, 2008

Discretion – Get Some

Written by Sensei Mitch on June 24, 2008

Pride Lasts Foundation Annual Appeal

Announcements & Press Releases . Events & Holidays . For Kids

Right now is the time to change a child’s life! Because of you, the Pride Lasts program is a success, now it is time to grow! Renew or subscribe today to a magazine and help us bring Pride back to our youth. With your help we can change the future! For each magazine you renew Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on June 23, 2008

Trunk Monkey Enforcement

Fun Stuff . Video

I love the whole trunk monkey series but these are my favorites! Unfortunately there are only a limited number of these commercials that were made, personally I’d like to see the series continue, see what you think… As adults we can’t usually go after kids that need a good “talk’in” to, but with a trunk Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on June 18, 2008

Gaining Perspective

A Zen Thing . Video

This video may be a little sappy for some people but it makes a great point about perspective and compassion. [zdvideo]https://karatetraining.org/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/GainingPerspective.flv[/zdvideo] More info on video clip available here. We could all learn a little more about ourselves and others by simply taking the time to be more observant to those around us. It is amazing Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on June 6, 2008

D-Day

Events & Holidays . For Kids . Video

There is nothing happy or festive about this day, a day when so many good men died. But this is a warriors day when we must bow our heads and remember the Martial Spirit that paved the path for victory and freedom. This video is perhaps the best remembrance which honors the sacrifice of these Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on June 5, 2008

Our Deepest Fear…

A Zen Thing . Quotes

Meditation Point #126 There isn’t much that I can add to this so I will not. Thanks to Michele and Ellen for correcting me in the comments section. They are indeed correct. Ellen thank you for the link. I followed it up and the quote is actually from the novel, A Return to Love, it Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on June 4, 2008

The Three Rs

Articles of Interest . Training notes

Response, Reaction and Reflex In any hostile situation it is important to maintain control. Often people think of control as a well thought out process where you act like a Chess Master to subdue your opponent into submission. In reality thought has little to do with it. I continually drill my students to stop thinking, Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on May 30, 2008

I’m so Blue.

Guest Posts . Karate . Training notes

Well not really me but my belt is – Blue that is! I have finally attended Karate class enough that I felt I was ready to take my next belt test. Now for some this may not seem like a big achievement but the fact is my wife and daughter earned their bel… Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on May 21, 2008

What do you Believe?