Archive for November 2012
The Proper Care & Feeding of Shihans
When you have a Shihan or Shihans, you see that they are different from other people in your life. They want you to grow and be safe, and they are committed to your best interest, but they are not your parents. Their main aim is to teach you and help you learn, but they are not like other teachers. They help you achieve your goals and be your best, but they are not coaches. Because a relationship with a Shihan is unique it can be hard to know how to care for your Shihan.
Read MoreA Brief History of our Dojo, or: What is a Dojo? (updated from 2/09)
You can have the nicest location in the world, but if nobody’s training there, it’s no good. You can have just a patch of dirt and, with the right people, have an awesome dojo.
Read MoreTHE BEST GIFT EVER
I know a young woman who received a life-changing gift on her birthday many years ago. It was her husband’s gift of karate lessons for both of them to take together. They loved traditional karate from the start. The teacher’s contagious positive attitude and mutual respect flowed throughout the school. Karate provided a fun path…
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