MARTIAL ARTS BLOG
(OCT-DEC 2023)
Failing is a moment, quitting is a choice. In karate and life, resilience is forged in setbacks, not in the absence of them.
DEC 28, 2023
The pristine white belt isn’t just an accessory; it’s a symbol of the beginner’s mind. "Shoshin".
DEC 27, 2023
Self-defense is about stopping the threat, not winning a contest. Keep it simple, keep it effective.
DEC 21, 2023
"You must remember that physical training is just the gateway to mastery of the mind."
DEC 18, 2023
"I’ve always tried to put everything in actual use. I try to find the secret within the kata and then express it within my techniques."
DEC 16, 2023
"Instead of being afraid of the challenge and failure, be afraid of avoiding the challenge and doing nothing."
DEC 11, 2023
"A student well versed in even one technique will naturally see corresponding points in other techniques."
DEC 09, 2023
Practice each of the skills of karate repeatedly. Attentively devote yourself to the meaning of each individual technique and make sure to apply them according to all possible circumstances.
DEC 05, 2023
“If I continued to view Karate only as a sport, as I did when I was young, I think that I would never have understood that lifetime exercise and character development actually lead to improvement in technique.”
DEC 03, 2023
My karate is stronger, tougher, more athletic, it is the ultimate…. It is superior to yours!
DEC 02, 2023
The essence of learning lies in the understanding that the moment you are shown to be wrong, a profound opportunity for growth and knowledge progression is unveiled.
DEC 01, 2023
‘Shoshin wasureru nakare.’ It is a call to preserve the purity of the beginner’s mind, embracing each lesson with humility and an unwavering commitment to continuous learning.
NOV 28, 2023
Earning a black belt doesn’t mean you’ve reached the end. It means you’ve seen how far the path leads and you’re willing to keep walking.
NOV 27, 2023
"One need not destroy one's enemy. One need only destroy his willingness to engage.”
NOV 22, 2023
"The passage of time leaves its marks, but the spirit of karate is resilient, adapting and growing stronger with each challenge, proving that age is not a limit, but a testament to the enduring power within.”
NOV 19, 2023
"When I tell people that back in the day I never missed class they don’t believe me.”
NOV 07, 2023
"You need great passion because everything you do with great pleasure, you do well.”
NOV 06, 2023
"Karate aims to build character, improve human behavior, and cultivate modesty; it does not, however, guarantee it.”
NOV 02, 2023
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time.”
OCT 30, 2023
"Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”
OCT 22, 2023
"Do you really want to spend even a few precious moments of time worrying what other people think?”
OCT 13, 2023
"A great martial arts teacher is not just an instructor; they are a mentor, guiding their students not only in the art of combat, but also in the art of living.”
OCT 11, 2023
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