Archive for April 2021
Coulda’, Woulda’, Shoulda’
I think of all the times in my life I’ve missed opportunities. Happens to the best of us I’m afraid. Opportunities, like time, are not in limitless supply. The trick…
Read MoreKaizen no Michi – The path of constant and never ending improvement
When taking the opportunity to review how their karate training is going, most karateka reflect on: the training done with classmates, the excitement of chasing a dream, the confidence in…
Read MoreChinkuchi: The Unique Power of Uchinandi
The Uchinan Chu or Okinawan people use the term “chinkuchi” in Uchinan gushi (Okinawan language) to describe the power that occurs when using the mind and body in a spontaneous…
Read MoreComing Back
I have written many times about Nintai or Kennin Fubatsu (perseverance) and it’s relationship to martial arts and of course it’s importance in daily life. These days as we, hopefully,…
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