Archive for January 2018
Romaji for Japanese Words
Romaji is simply the use of roman characters (such as the English alphabet) to write pronunciations of Japanese words. The Japanese language is a part of the traditional culture that we represent and promote at our dojo. As a custom, the Japanese language is written in a complicated mixture of the complex kanji (adapted from…
Read MoreAdult Karate Students Appreciate…
The adult karate students are an important part of any dojo. They may be a smaller demographic than youth, but they bring life experience and wisdom to the table. Adults set an example for younger students whether they realize it or not. And mature students get a lot out of their participation. Here are the…
Read MoreKintsukoroi and Friendship
Kintsukoroi, also called kintsugi, is the Japanese art of mending broken pottery. Kintsukoroi means “golden repair.” The process creates a unique and even more beautiful piece than the original. Gold veins show that the pottery has a story, and resilience is part of its story. This is a good symbol for perseverance as in Dojo…
Read MoreKids’ Movies with Martial Arts Lessons
There are a lot of movies with martial arts made for kids. Here, I will focus on the more popular, higher-rated ones and the martial arts lessons they promote. Note: I am talking about the word lesson as in the moral of the story, or the take-away. I am not comparing watching a movie to…
Read MoreWelcome to our Dojo
We once had a guest from India visit our dojo. He was here for work and said that stopping in and watching a class was the best part of his U. S. trip. He is probably the person who has come to us from the farthest away. We had guests from Finland who said they…
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