Posts Tagged ‘good moral character’
Karate Builds Character: 5 Ways
Kids have their own reasons for liking karate. This neat 50-second video gives several. One thing parents like is that karate builds character. I started as an adult and I have seen my own character strengthen through martial arts. Merriam-Webster defines character as “moral excellence and firmness.” Larry Roach says, “Our character is who we really are, even when…
Read MoreKids in Karate: What Parents Love
Chuck Norris is quoted as saying, “Karate is one of the best things you can do for your child.” And there are many reasons to enroll your kids in karate ASAP. But maybe it’s one of those things that you can’t truly appreciate until you’ve experienced it. Here are my favorite things about being a…
Read MoreWE PROMOTE TRADITIONAL VALUES
As a traditional Okinawan karate school, East Valley Martial Arts promotes time-honored values. These are the standards that any sensible and loving great-grandmother would have wished her offspring to learn. These principles would help her progeny to take control of living their own best lives. You don’t have to use words like “progeny” to be…
Read MoreHuman Standards with Chris
We finally get to hear from an adult about human standards and the other Dojo Kuns. Chris is a laid-back family man. He has been in traditional karate for a year and a half. J: Chris, from talking with you, it sounds like you take the Dojo Kun’s meaning in Japanese literally. C: Yes, studying…
Read MoreMORAL CHARACTER WITH EMMA
Moral character is important for all ages. This time, I interviewed a teen regarding the Dojo Kun. Emma is 13 and has trained in traditional karate for two years. In addition to working hard at the dojo, she is a thoughtful and well-spoken honors student. J: Emma, thank you for being willing to talk with…
Read MoreOn Being Good with 5-Year-Old Braden
J: Braden agreed to talk with us about Dojo Kun number one: being good. He is five, and Braden has enjoyed karate for over a year now. B: Well, sometimes I don’t enjoy it so much like when it’s time for class and I don’t wanna go because I’m building an awesome lego skyscraper or…
Read MoreGeneric American Martial Arts
By Jenifer Tull-Gauger A thoughtful friend posed this on our Facebook page: I would like someone like the Tull-Gaugers to develop an “American Martial Arts” – a generic Kung Fu or Karate that all Americans could know and practice at school or home. My response: I agree that people need to take responsibility in learning…
Read MoreThe Dojo Kun
By Jenifer Tull-Gauger I was first introduced to the Dojo Kun when our dojo became affiliated with the United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance. I liked it right away and couldn’t help comparing it to the Dojo Creed which had hung in our dojo. The Dojo Kun was shorter and to-the-point in valuing some high principles. The…
Read MoreTHE FREE LESSON
“Hi, My name is Kyle Bata from Sand ton, South Africa. I would like to know if you can take my colleague and I in private lessons during our vacation in Gilbert, AZ? How much do you charge? Regards, Kyle.” This message was in my e-mail inbox. I e-mailed back with a price for classes…
Read More