Archive for September 2012

Just Say Yes (or No)

…I had not thought of the difference between saying a direct and positive “yes” and giving the typical, ambiguous, non-negative response.

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How to go to Karate Class

Showing up a couple times a week is the most important thing to do for your training… But I’d like to share some insider’s secrets with you, and why these little habits can make a big difference in your martial arts training… Consistently doing these things will help you become a cream-of-the-crop top student!

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Help Your Child Learn Self Discipline

Only when he sees the cause and effect of his own actions will a child be able to learn self-discipline. He will not learn self-discipline if he constantly has a parent reminding him what to do and how to act throughout class.

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GORDON GARLAND HANSHI, IN TRIBUTE

Sensei Garland passed away on September 10th, 2009. As the third anniversary of his passing comes near, I want to share my memories of him as a tribute to this great man’s life and achievements in martial arts. One thing that made Garland Hanshi great was his character.

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