Martial Arts
How you can Learn to Persevere like a Black Belt
Anyone can learn to persevere like a black belt, if they are willing to put in time and effort. Here are some perseverance tips.
Read MoreAs Soon As You Line Up, She’s Your Dojo Mate
My husband and I started out karate in adult-only classes. When we later went to mixed-age classes, we learned that adult karate dojo mates always outrank kids. When we led classes in our own program, we had adults line up in front of the children’s line. It may not seem practical that the taller and…
Read MorePeople are the Strength of an Organization
Oxford Languages defines and organization as, “an organized body of people with a particular purpose, especially a business, society, association, etc.” There are also many charitable organizations, or charities. So from that, we know that many different organizations can have many different purposes. They can have a beautiful, dedicated fancy facility, or a cheap and…
Read MoreAn 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 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 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 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 MoreA Peaceful and Free World: An Okinawan Ideal
This Guiding Principle contains some of the most powerful words in Nakamura Sensei’s instructional document. Especially considering the tumultuous struggles of Ryukyu history. Even after all of the turbulence, Nakamura O Sensei still held high the ideal of a peaceful and free world. In fact, he instructed his students (and by extension, traditional martial artists in current times) to build such a world.
Read MoreNinja Energy Food for Vigor and Cunning
Are you ready to eat for ninja energy? Here is a hyorogan recipe reconstructed from the lost annals of history, with two different cooking preparation technique options.
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