I went on a bike ride yesterday with a friend of mine on the American River trail. We tried to fit it in before the weather came but of course the weather came early. We had planned on a 20-30 mile ride but the wind and rain started around mile 10, when we were the … Continue reading “Looking on the Bright Side”
Written by Elan Wilbur
This week was difficult to train. I had a terrible cold. I had a throat that burned, non stop runny nose, headache, sneezing, coughing, and was very tired. Thankfully I was covid negative. I taught my classes and went to class with a mask on. This is one of those weeks when training was challenging. … Continue reading “Challenges To Train”
Written by Matt Nedresky
Two weekends ago, I had a rare opportunity to completely surprise my mom for her birthday. My sister and her family took my parents to Disney World in Orlando, FL for my mom’s birthday. My brother and I unfortunately had to work the weeks before and after. My sister wanted to have us come on … Continue reading “Taking Time Out for Family”
Written by Phillip Debord
When I was coming up in karate the topic of emotions was not reguarly discussed. If it was it was in the context of anger. I heard the classical tale of the fisherman and the samurai. The moral is, if your anger goes forth, withhold your hand, and if your hand goes forth withold your … Continue reading “The Role of Emotions: Debunking the Notion that Emotion is the Enemy”
Written by Elizabeth Clark
Finished book number 2 this weekend. The Power Of One More by Ed Mylett. I liked the concept of this book. Always pushing for one more, one more call to a loved one, one more repetition of a kata, one more interview for a job/promotion etc. Basically, that you never know what or where ‘one … Continue reading “The Power Of One More”
Written by Elan Wilbur
Once I started the challenge I thought it would be difficult to do acts of kindness. I find them easy to do now. Once a week I volunteer at my daughter’s school in kindergarden. I spend a couple of hours helping in the classroom. I help with art projects, sorting school work, checking in and … Continue reading “Volunteering”
Written by Matt Nedresky
With the weather we have been having, I have found it harder to stay on my daily routine. Even work has become more of a chore than usual. It’s times like these that we must dig deeper for the energy and commitment to complete daily training. I find that always looking toward the goal helps … Continue reading “Staying Motivated”
Written by Jake Ross
Today I found my old white belt from when I was 8 years old. It kind of made me think a little bit about the my karate journey so far. Seeing my white belt really made me realized just how far I have come as a martial artist in the 8 years I have been … Continue reading “my karate journey”
Written by Brody Hocking
IMG_0918 Yesterday I competed in a tournament along with my friends Sonia and Elinor from the dojo. I competed in kata and point sparring. I got 3rd in sparring out of 5 people and I didn’t place in kata. I’m glad I got the chance to go to this tournament because the judges and the … Continue reading “Tournament in Yuba City”
