Challenges
I am facing a large challenge and postponement in my training. I went to the doctor about my hurt rib. Fortunately x-rays showed no fracture or brake. I have trouble…
Black Stripe
I received my black stripe on my belt this week. I am officially a black belt candidate. I have been training for it for over five months now. I am…
Catalina Trip
This week I chaperoned my daughter’s trip to Catalina Island. It was an amazing trip overall. We went day snorkeling, night snorkeling, day kayaking, night kayaking, hiking, paddle boarding, archery,…
Gold Rush Tournament
Today I competed in the Gold Rush Invitational Traditional Karate Tournament. I demonstrated Chinto for kata and Tokumine No Kun for weapons. I won two gold in both kata and…
Wansu Kata
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Tri County Wildlife Center
This last weekend I went to the Tri County Wildlife Center. I learned about all the types of animals they take in and care for. They take in injured or…
Interview with Sensei Ray Fong
This Saturday I went to Sensei Ray Fong’s understanding sabaki class. He is a 3rd degree black belt in Enshin Karate. Sabaki means a redirection of an opponents energy to…
Kayaking
This week I was lucky to get a free kayak tour with California State Parks. I would like to thank Horacio for giving the amazing tour and loaning me his…
Big Hike
This week I went on a long scenic hike near lake Orville. I hiked 6 miles up and down rolling hills. It is the best time of the year for…
Naihanchi Kata
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