Martial Arts
Karate with your Dog: why Karate is Going to the Dogs
A new children’s picture book, “The Two True Karate Kids,” includes karate and the adoption of a dog, and so the book’s publication will be celebrated with a class on Karate with your Dog. The launch party will take place Sat. Feb. 15th outside East Valley Martial Arts in Mesa, Arizona.
Read MoreKarate Teaches you to Believe in Yourself
Karate teaches you to believe in yourself and I have seen that to be true whether you are one of the youngest students, a teenager, or a full grown adult.
Read MoreKarate Teaches You How to Fight & How Not to
Parents considering martial arts classes are sometimes concerned about the violence of it. It’s not a bad thing for potential karate parents to be concerned that karate teaches you how to fight.
Read MoreMartial Arts High-Pressure Sales Whistleblower
I have sometimes felt that I’ve heard it all when it comes to training and schools. Including the various methods of martial arts high-pressure sales which often start out as a free class.
Read MoreWhy does Karate Cost so much?
Many people, when looking into martial arts, ask about the price. That’s a valid question. Every once in a while, they ask, “Why does karate cost so much?”
Read MoreWhy Traditional Okinawan Karate?
In its early development, traditional Okinawan karate was strictly a way to protect one’s self and one’s family, as well as the community. Good traditional schools preserve that tradition so that modern practitioners are well able to do the same.
Read MoreWhat About Adults’ Karate?
When karate first came to America after WWII, it was primarily an activity for adults. The karate kid movie helped usher in the age of karate for children and we are still in that age. But adults’ karate is important and valuable.
Read MoreRequirements for Awesome Karate Instructors
Different karate schools can vary greatly, however there are some basic and universal things required that make awesome karate instructors at any age, regardless of rank.
Read MoreHow to Be a Good Karate Student
Although each dojo is unique, there are many universal ways to be a good karate student. I bring this up because I know a lot of karate students who greatly appreciate being a part of a dojo. Their training has changed their lives and they would like to give back and support their dojo. The same goes for appreciative parents who have children benefiting from karate.
Read MoreKarate Teaches Fitness: A Before and After Portrait
My fitness improved considerably just by going to class and advancing through the ranks. I was consistently challenged, but not too much so. As I became an advanced student, I realized the importance of practicing my moves at home and on my own time.
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