1,000 Kata and Meditation
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…
1000 Acts Of Kindness
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…
Chatan Yara No Sia
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Community Service Project
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…
Teaching Evenings
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…
Kaicho Chris Chase Seminar
This weekend I went to Kaicho Chris Chase seminar. It was a very informative seminar. We warmed up with Seisan kata. Then we practiced bunkai for Seisan. I learned that…
Black Belt Challenge Check In
Today is exactly three months until test day. I am making great progress on my black belt challenge. I have already finished the milage, but will continue to do it.…
Ankle Injury
This week my ankle swelled up to the size of a golf ball. I injured it practicing karate. On Friday I could barely walk. I iced and elevated it most…
Kyan No Sai
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Kindness
This week I made some food for Sensei Warren. He is taking care of his wife full time. He is a model example of what you do for the people…
