There’s a lot to be said for the wise Sensei motif, but any teacher worth their classroom will tell you… Read more Lessons From My Students
Category: Martial Arts
The Launch of Martial Heart
It is with this in mind that I finally started an initiative that I have been thinking about for a long time. It is a small start, but I hope it will grow over time.
Courage in Karate: The Role of Vulnerability
“Vulnerability is not weakness, and the uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure we face every day are not optional. Our only… Read more Courage in Karate: The Role of Vulnerability
Shu-Ha-Ri – The Martial Recipe
In studying, practising and teaching karate, I have come across the concept of Shu Ha Ri a few times. Of… Read more Shu-Ha-Ri – The Martial Recipe
3 Fun Ideas for Teaching Kids Karate
In my journey as a deshi, I have been given some great opportunities to come up with clever ways to… Read more 3 Fun Ideas for Teaching Kids Karate
Beloved Dojo
It is with great sadness that I announce the closure of a dojo very, very dear to my heart. Goju… Read more Beloved Dojo
Something I wrote a while ago…
Here’s a piece I wrote after a particularly rough training session at Aikido. I thought it might be a good… Read more Something I wrote a while ago…
Zojo Dojo 