Injury Setback
I knew it may happen eventually if I kept up at my current pace. An injury. I went to class 3 days in a row and sparred 2 days in…
Down Time
My Saturday this weekend was a whole lot of nothing which, for me, is a very foreign concept. I was able to do my morning exercises, then cooked a light…
Learning Patience
We have always been told that patience is a virtue throughout our lives. I have always had a difficult time with this. It has always been hard for me to…
1000th Act of Kindness
As of 9/23/24, I had exactly 999 acts of kindness for my black belt requirement. I realized that I had to commemorate my last act. For this occasion, I picked…
Crunch Time
We are about to be in the last 3 months (the final 25%) of our black belt trial and I am really starting to feel the pressure. I have just…
Making New Friends
I went to Phoenix, Arizona this week with 2 of my friends to visit some other friends. It ended up being 15 people in total that were all together. I…
Kyan No Sai
Kyan No Sai
Training with Intensity
In the book I just completed, “Karate-Do: My Way of Life”, it references training with intensity at all times. Not only with sparring but also with kata and basics. You…
Manifesting Positivity
Sometimes it’s hard to stay positive and optimistic, especially when life seems to hit you with challenges. When things seem bleak, creating your own happiness is vital for carrying on.…
Tahoe Weekend
I went to my friend’s bachelor party over the weekend in South Lake Tahoe. It was a lot of fun and had great times with a group of friends. Although…
