Written by Sensei Mitch on February 15, 2014
Why we practice
A Zen Thing . Karate . State of Mind . Training notesOften we forget why we practice so much. When that happens we become complacent and that is when bad things happen. To often we think we can put off our training until tomorrow. We practice today so we are prepared today, not tomorrow when it might be to late. I am reminded of this truth
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 13, 2014
Afraid of what?
A Zen Thing . Awareness . Quotes . State of MindYou can do anything if you’re not afraid. – from the movie “Daredevil” (2003) Well almost anything. Let us remember this is a quote from a movie. And not a very good movie either starring Ben Affleck. Regardless the quote bares further contemplation. Everyone is afraid of something, unless they are insane. Some are afraid
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 7, 2014
Great Looking Effort, No Real Accomplishment
A Zen Thing . State of Mind . Training notesBeing busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be Forethought, System, Planning, Intelligence, and Honest Purpose, as well as Perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing” – Thomas Edison Given the measure of accomplishments Thomas Edison made in
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 5, 2014
Mas Oyama Trained James Bond…Seriously!
Articles of Interest . History . KarateMas Oyama, founder of Kyokushin “Ultimate Truth” Karate, trained James Bond star Sean Connery. Not only did Mas Oyama train Sean Connery, Sean Connery was granted the rank of Black Belt (honorary Shodan)… Anyone familiar with the militaristic training requirements set by Mas Oyama understands what a momentous accomplishment it was to train with Mas
Written by Sensei Mitch on August 6, 2013
Staying in Shape
Fitness . Training notesOK, I have a life and I am not an obsessed person, which means …I have a life! I do not live to eat nor do I live to be in perfect shape. Pathetic some may say but they probably don’t have a life. Or they are independently wealthy! Yes we all attend Karate class
Written by Sensei Mitch on August 4, 2013
A Different Mindset
A Zen Thing . Quotes . State of Mind . Training notes“It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.” —Mark Twain In life we are told and taught to be prepared. Mark Twain’s quote states the obvious, no one knowingly gets up in front of a crowd to speak without preparing! We prepare for everything from presentation to disasters. But
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 20, 2013
Controlling your Body
Awareness . Training notesThe main focus of the Martial Arts is control. Control of yourself, your body and your situation. Perfecting a technique or Kata is all about being aware of your bodies position and controlling your bodies movements. This awareness and control translates into the sparring ring allowing you to become aware of your opponents movements, patterns
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 1, 2013
A Horrible Tragedy
Articles of Interest . Training notes . VideoI almost didn’t share this because of how traumatic it is, but the potential to raise everyone’s safety awareness out weighs the uncomfortableness of the video. To often we joke about the Darwin Award winners, when in reality each of them could have been one of us, caught in a perfect storm of situation, and
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 28, 2013
Study to Train
Articles of Interest . Karate . Training notesWhy do we train? Why do we study the Martial Arts? Why do we do all these forms? Why don’t we just fight? Why? Why? It is the classic question posed in hundreds of films like the Karate Kid. The answer isn’t as crystal clear and the payout isn’t as dramatic in real life. In
Written by Sensei Mitch on May 8, 2012
Results – Get Some
Awareness . Questions . State of Mind . Training notesThe image says it all. Think about it and then truly ask yourself if you are doing the work to get the results you want?
