Written by Sensei Mitch on January 30, 2022
Karate Fitness Gone Wrong
Entertainment . Fun Stuff . VideoKick back and enjoy, remembering the your first failed attempt…
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 26, 2022
Comical Competition
Articles of Interest . Competition . Karate . VideoCompetitions are often witness to exaggerations and comical actions. Here is one of my favorite from 1999 by Wayne Dalgish: While Wayne was comically animated, his form was excellent. Watching this still makes me chuckle, of course the joke is on me, because Wayne Daglish went on to incredible success, while I am just writing
Written by Sensei Mitch on April 16, 2014
The Way
A Zen Thing . Religion . State of Mind . VideoThe 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
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 21, 2014
Karate Dog versus John Voight
Entertainment . For Kids . Fun StuffTime for a Friday Funny…. What appears to be an older Mr. Myagi! Not sure I want to deal with the Karate Tongue any time soon…
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 4, 2014
Jackie Chan…of course
Entertainment . For Kids . Fun StuffFirst I have to say that I am a huge fan of Jackie Chan’s. I do not mean any disrespect in posting this video, it was simply to funny to pass up. The video editing is masterful. Enjoy… Jackie Chan Hates Karate Kids
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 27, 2014
Taikyoku 3 (San)
Styles . Technique . Training notesMaster Gichin Funakoshi (Shotokan) derived the three Taikyoku kata from northern Chinese kempo and Shorin Ryu, the Okinawan karate style based on Chinese Shaolin (i.e. “Shorin”) kempo. Mas Oyama in turn adapted these for Kyokushin as he trained under Master Funakoshi. The Taikyuko kata utilize long, powerful stances and strong blocks and strikes. The Taiyoku
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 26, 2014
Taikyoku 2 (Ni)
Styles . Technique . Training notesMaster Gichin Funakoshi (Shotokan) derived the three Taikyoku kata from northern Chinese kempo and Shorin Ryu, the Okinawan karate style based on Chinese Shaolin (i.e. “Shorin”) kempo. Mas Oyama in turn adapted these for Kyokushin as he trained under Master Funakoshi. The Taikyuko kata utilize long, powerful stances and strong blocks and strikes. The Taiyoku
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 9, 2014
Consequences
Awareness . VideoOur actions have consequences and those consequences impact lives. I have seen families destroyed, friends dead, and crippled. Recently a friend was seriously injured as the result of someone else’s actions. Recovering from surgery his life may never be the way it was. Fortunately in this case no children were involved. Consequences impact lives, sometime
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 21, 2013
Proud of my fellow Connecticut-ian
Politics . Self-Defense . VideoMeet Robert Steed, a resident of Vernon, Connecticut who took three days straight off work to attend several gun control hearings in Connecticut. There isn’t a lot I can add to his testimony. Robert Steed did a great job! I am not sure which Representative dais this, he is clearly visible in the video (if
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
