Your greatest threat…Fear!
Training notesThe Japanese have a saying Anzuru yori umu ga yasashi. which literally translated means Giving birth to a baby is easier than worrying about it. Now I have always said that worry is simply a lack of faith, which it is. This “faith” can be personal or religious faith but by worrying you show yourself
Meditation Point #25
A Zen Thing . QuotesWhen the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends. — Japanese Proverb This another way of saying Actions speak louder then words. Think about it, who do you hang with? And what does that say about you?
Truth: A Discussion
A Zen Thing . OffTopicI am a person of very strong opinions; very strong might be an understatement. In almost every aspect of my life I believe there is only one truth, one right answer. There may be many paths to this truth but there can only be one truth. It is a lot like math, 2 + 2
Meditation Point #24
A Zen Thing . QuotesThere are two Japanese proverbs that I want to share that help me when I am training or facing some difficult or painful task. The first thing I always find myself repeating is “This too shall pass“. This of course is not a Japanese proverb but is an important introduction (in my way of thinking
Goodbye to my good friend…
ProfilesHere is the only recording I have of Jack Recently I read a blog entry in my friend Erica. She wrote about the sudden death of a friend and I was truely touched by her post. I felt for her. Well as fate would have it I got a call this morning informing that my
A Small Club Scores Big!
Events & HolidaysMembers of Mildenhall Tang So Do Club competed at the junior and senior national championships, held in Dagenham. Twelve students took part in the competition and, from an overall field of 500 competitors, nine returned home with trophies. Mildenhall club instructor Ben Harper won the grand champion award following firsts in forms, weapons and sparring.
World Record Attempt
Events & HolidaysIn Southern Oregon, Martial Artists will try to set a world record for most breaks executed in one hour on May 20 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Sun and Moon Karate Academy, 540 W. Dutton Road, Eagle Point. Proceeds go to local juvenile crime prevention. For info, call 541-826-8599.
The Meaning of the Purple Belt (4th Kyu)
Training notesThe purple belt is a milestone which many fail to attain and fewer continue beyond. The test for the Purple belt is the first that begins to branch out from the basic techniques. We require a deeper understanding of our movements and mental perspectives. Purple a color made from other colors is the first step
So, What’s going on?!
Site_NewsI am writing this for those of you following the development of KarateTraining.org. The past 4 months have seen a slow down in the development of this site because I was taking a Graduate class in Computer Science. Despite the break in new development there has been significant activity on the web site. The Forum
Reputation and Character
QuotesREPUTATION AND CHARACTER The circumstances amid which you live determine your reputation; the truth you believe determines your character. Reputaion is what you are supposed to be; character is what you are. Reputation is the photograph; character is the face. Reputation comes over one from without; character grows up from within. Reputation is what you
