An Affirmative Attitude through Karate changed a Nice Girl
Before starting karate, she was a nice girl. But then she learned an affirmative attitude through karate, and now she is not a nice girl anymore.
Read MoreCulture of Okinawa Takeaways: What we can Learn from the Ryukyu Kingdom
Karate is not the only good thing to come from the culture of Okinawa. Many positive values and cultural norms spring from that same place.
Read MoreWhat is East Valley Martial Arts all about?
These are just a few of the things that make East Valley Martial Arts a special, unique karate training program.
Read MoreContribute Positively by using Coring, for Maximum Impact
When things are hard for us, or times are tough in general, that is the time to use the Coring Principle. One way we can apply it to our lives is by modifying the Ryukyu Kempo 18-inch rule. That means not chasing things that don’t contribute positively to our lives. Or not spending time on…
Read MoreMul-Chu-Tha Parade and Demonstrating the Dojo Kun
We saw the Dojo Kun’s traditional values demonstrated by the community members who pulled the Mul-Chu-Tha parade together, and by those who participated in it.
Read MoreSelf Defense Techniques: Defend Quickly and Decisively
Recently, I have studied videos from some news reports. They reinforced the importance of pre-planning your self defense techniques.
Read MoreMeal Blessings for a Healthier, Happier Okinawan, Japanese Meal
When we made our big trip to Okinawa, Japan, we learned some beautiful, important cultural traditions regarding meal blessings.
Read More5 Core Habits of the United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance
United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance founder, Allan Amor Kaicho, teaches five core habits which were integral to his lessons from his teacher, Oyata O Sensei.
Read MoreIt’s Time to Set SMARTER Goals
Almost exactly 23 years ago, I wrote down my goals for the first time in my life, using the SMART goal system. Now we have SMARTER goals.
Read MoreIt’s Better to Assert Yourself and Be Safe, than to Be Sorry
Two real-life experiences with girls considering rides from strangers, remind us that, “it’s better to be safe than sorry.” What would you do in these situations real life?
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