Written by Sensei Mitch on March 1, 2023
Why no shoes?!
For Kids . Fun StuffSo many people ask why we don’t wear shoes when we practice the Martial Arts! So few people know the reason but I am going to share it with you now. A long, long time ago, an ancient karate master would always have his students practice drills to warm up while he meditated. When he
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 25, 2014
A Little Crazy is a Lot Scary
Fun Stuff . Self-DefenseI aways tell my students to do the unexpected in a dangerous situation, as surprise is your best ally. Sometimes you have to get s little crazy to gain the surprise advantage, plus it can help calm your panic through action. I saw this and thought (for men) it doesn’t get more scary than that!
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 13, 2012
Ron Paul Martial Arts Master!
Entertainment . Fun Stuff . Politics . VideoWhile I am not a Ron Paul supporter, I do support this video… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvrtD8kdewg That is how you keep government spending down and deal those wasting government funds!
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 20, 2012
This explains so much…
Fun StuffThe book “Understanding Women” has finally arrived in book stores:
Written by Sensei Mitch on December 13, 2011
High-Tech Security
Fun Stuff . Self-DefenseI practice High-Tech Security: I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three! While this is meant as a joke, there is a lot of common sense
Written by Sensei Mitch on September 28, 2011
Master of Distraction
State of Mind . Technique . VideoThis video will blow your mind. It very well demonstrates how to maintain control of a situation and your opponent. But it’s most important point is in the use of distraction. [zdvideo]https://karatetraining.org/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/martialArtsExpert.flv[/zdvideo] Enjoy!!
Written by Sensei Mitch on September 27, 2011
How Tough are You?
Fun StuffWell there are a lot of ways to find out. You could visit your local biker bar and kick over a few Harley’s. Or, you could go patrol the ghetto streets of Detroit, DC or Baltimore. Or, you could find a group of hostile 5 year olds and see how many you could take…that’s what
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 5, 2011
Bored?
Fun Stuff . VideoPerhaps this is the cure for boredom on those long drives… [zdvideo]https://karatetraining.org/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/boredomwheel.mpeg[/zdvideo] No actual drivers were injured in the filming of this video.
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 3, 2011
I’ll take the bed near the window
Entertainment . Fun Stuff“During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director “How do you determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalized” “Well,” said the Director, “we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub.”
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 27, 2011
Tons of Snow!
Fun StuffWe had another snow storm here in New England, they forecast 4-8 inches we woke up to 15-18 inches! After a few hours of shoveling, cleaning the cars, snow-blowing and plowing this gave me a much needed smile (Thanks Chuck), hope it does the same for you…
