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.
Read MoreHow 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!
Read MoreHelp 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.
Read MoreGORDON 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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