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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Written by Brody Hocking
My family and I take a lot of trips around California but my favorite is when we go get to see baseball games. I’ve been going to see sports games with my family since I was born and I’ve always enjoyed them, we’ve seen the Giants, Yankees, A’s, Diamondbacks, and Padres. This trip we went […]
Written by Brody Hocking
Me and my mom try to go to the fleet week airshow in SF every year. This year we picked a new sitting spot, on top of a hill near fort mason and Ghiradelli square. The previous two years, the airshow was mostly fogged out. Unfortunately, this year was not much different. Most of the […]
Written by Jake Ross