I recently took up doing yoga once a week. I feel it is excellent for both mental centering and flexibility. I already feel the difference in my karate flexibility after 2 weeks. Helping with my kicks and comfort…

On Saturday I was very busy.  I went to two karate classes in the morning.  One was regular class and the second was weapons.  Then in the afternoon I went to Juneteenth Festival at Black Miner Bar.  It was an int…

I was golfing with a friend of mine and he told me that a fundamental of the game is “always have a target”. Of course, in golf, it is crucial to always be aiming your shot at something and hoping the ball goes to…

Sanchin

I have a fear of failure about sparring.  I often struggle and have a hard time sparring.  It is the part of karate I most doubt myself.  So many types of attacks and scenarios coming at me all at once.  It is har…