I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel to Japan for 2 weeks with a friend from the karate dojo. I can’t speak enough amazing things about this country. The food, the people, the history, the cities and natural beauty. All of them have surpassed all expectations. First stop was in Tokyo for […]
Written by Matt Nedresky
I have finished doing one kata 1,000 times. I picked Chinto as my kata. I did it three times almost everyday except when I was in jured or very sick. I feel like my Chinto kata has improved tremendously from day one. If you practice anything for almost a year straight it will improve. […]
Written by Elan Wilbur
Karate is not only about punching and kicking. Karate is also about kindness, compassion, and empathy. I recently finished my 1000 acts of kindness in my black belt challenge. I did at least three acts of kindness everyday. Here are examples of 20 acts of kindness that anyone can do also. You could give food […]
Written by Elan Wilbur
As the year and my black belt journey near their end, I have one last special trip planned to finish out an amazing year. I will be going to Japan with one of my friends and fellow dojo-mate. This trip holds a special place for multiple reasons. First, I have always wanted to go to […]
Written by Matt Nedresky
My community service project for the black belt challenge is with Run To Feed The Hungry. I have made a organized team called Zen Martial Arts. Anyone can join the dojo community on this walk or run. All of the proceeds raised will go to the Sacramento Food Bank. I feel there is a […]
Written by Elan Wilbur
After an amazing trip abroad, I have been having difficulty getting back into the swing of things as far as training, and even work. Especially with my knee injury, I am hesitant to get back into things fully so as not to injure myself fully. Although it’s been getting better, there are definitely good days […]
Written by Matt Nedresky
About two weeks ago I had an appointment with an Aviation Medical Examier(AME) to get an aviation medical. For the license that I am looking to obtain, I need at least a 3rd class medical. I, however, got a first class medical since one is required for both flying airliners, and also for the college […]
Written by Jake Ross
This week and last week I taught more classes than the morning classes. Sensei Oliver and other black belt teachers went to Okinawa to practice karate for the week. I taught some evening classes. It is very different teaching a much larger class with all levels. There were white belts and brown belts near my […]
Written by Elan Wilbur