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 … Continue reading “1000 Acts Of Kindness”
Written by Matt Nedresky
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 … Continue reading “One Last Vacation”
Written by Elan Wilbur
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 … Continue reading “Community Service Project”
Written by Matt Nedresky
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 … Continue reading “Staying Motivated”
Written by Jake Ross
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 … Continue reading “Aviation Medical”
Written by Elan Wilbur
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 … Continue reading “Teaching Evenings”
Written by Brody Hocking
Master Chase is my sensei’s sensei and it is really special when he comes to visit and teach us since he lives all the way in New York. He comes to teach a seminar every few years and I am always there when he does. My first time I saw him I was 9 or … Continue reading “Master Chase Seminar”
Written by Brody Hocking
My friends at Mighty Crane Kenpo Karate run by Sensei Tony has invited me to train with them 2 times now and both times I have had a great time at their dojo. I first met Sensei Tony when he and some of his students came to train with us at my dojo about a … Continue reading “Visiting Kenpo Dojo”
Written by Brody Hocking
When I was in Oakland we also took a trip to the Oakland Museum of California which was an awesome place. I’ve always loved going to museum especially the history museums to see all the artifacts from the past and the cool artwork. It was so big that we only got to visit the history … Continue reading “Going to Museums”
