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…

I am healing and recovering quicker than I thought I would.  It has been a little over three weeks since the injury happened.  I can now do all of the requirement except full sit ups.  I can do crunches.  I did pla…

On Friday the four white belts in my class received their yellow belts.  I am so proud of them.  They worked very hard on sparring kata # 1 to get their belts.  Congratulations to all of them.  Now they can mov…

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 taking deep breaths, sneezing, coughing, an…

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 keeping up on all the training.  The most challenging part for…