Humility

There are NO shortcuts. Hard work and training. There’s no secret formula.

There are NO shortcuts. Hard work and training. There’s no secret formula. . Social media is a powerful communications medium, with widespread influence. Online communication has brought information to people and audiences that previously could not be reached. . Previous generations looked up to genuine experts, who had spent decades perfecting their art. Now, anyone […]

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Is karate still your passion?

Teachers like teaching. We like to impart our knowledge and passion in the dojo and it’s the greatest feeling ever when a student succeeds. For some there is very little financial incentive to being a teacher or running a dojo, we just want our students to surpass us. . In order to be successful, many

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Do you only know one way?

Do you only know one way? Have you only been taught to fight? . For all the importance we place on learning how to fight and defend ourselves, the martial arts should at their core, teach that it is best NOT to get into a fight in the first place. . There are dojo and

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Keep your word.

Finding another person, a student, with a true martial art spirit, that is, with integrity, loyalty and a true heart, is like finding a diamond on a beach of pebbles. . Many people you help will let you down, lie through their teeth, disrespect you, your dojo and your system. You cannot let them sour

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Finding peace of mind.

Finding peace of mind. . In this chaotic environment, it seems like we all need a small space for ourselves. A place in which we can find peace, reveal the true self and learn how to live the life our way. . But looking for an outside space is not where you will find peace.

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“I’ll never stop doing karate, it’s made me who I am…”

Pushing through the difficult times, and the tough periods is something we all have to do. Whether it is personal, business, mental, or emotional, there are lots of variables, unknowns, and circumstances we all must handle and deal with. . “継続は力なり (keizoku ha chikara nari) – ‘consistent practice makes strength’ – these words are echoed

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