By Shotokan Karate Leadership School in Santa Rosa, CA Knowing yourself gives you insight into other people. That’s where you start. Without self-knowledge, your basis for understanding others is incomplete. So, what does this mean? It can mean many things and my understanding of it continues to grow as I continue to practice but for now Read More
By Shotokan Karate Leadership School in Santa Rosa, CA Niju Kun #3 – One who practices karate must follow the way of justice. This is the third of 20 precepts of Master Gichin Funakoshi, the Father of Modern-Day Karate. Master Funakoshi is known to millions of people around the world and is considered to be Read More
Niju Kun #2 – In karate, never attack first. This is the second of 20 precepts of Master Gichin Funakoshi, the Father of Modern-Day Karate. Master Funakoshi is known by millions of people all around the world and is considered to be one of the three most important martial art masters of the 20th century. Read More
Niju Kun #1 – Do not forget that karate begins and ends with a bow This is the first of 20 precepts of Master Gichin Funakoshi, the Father of Modern-Day Karate. Master Funakoshi is known by millions of people all around the world and is considered to be one of the three most important martial Read More
By Shotokan Karate Leadership School in Santa Rosa, CA Martial arts can be seen by outsiders as an aggressive way of life. However, this is far from the truth. Karate is a discipline that boosts a number of good aspects of a disciple’s lifestyle and keeps him or her stable, both – mentally and physically. Read More
By Shotokan Karate Leadership School in Santa Rosa, CA This article is about increasing your strength through three popular martial arts techniques. The techniques are punching and two different kinds of kicks. People come to martial arts for a number of reasons. Some are attracted to martial arts because they want to learn to defend Read More
By Shotokan Karate Leadership School in Santa Rosa, CA Child safety isn’t just about “stranger danger.” Child safety is a topic that no parent, guardian, or child should be without knowledge of. Parents and guardians should make child safety part of a child’s day-to-day life by practicing some important skills to keep children safe. One Read More
Martial arts provide a strong foundation and an individual can continue to build on it as they grow older. It is not only great for the physical aspect but it teaches you how to be humble and disciplined. You learn how to respect other people and their opinions no matter what they are. It helps Read More
By Shotokan Karate Leadership School in Santa Rosa, CA There is a constant dearth of leaders in every walk of life. Everyone likes to wait around, take orders and not take responsibility for themselves or anyone else. Not everyone is born a leader, but it is a skill that can be learned with dedication and Read More
By Shotokan Karate Leadership School in Santa Rosa, CA With childhood obesity having become a national epidemic in recent decades, more and more parents are discovering that Martial Arts can be an effective solution for helping their children to keep or get their weight under control. This engaging, enduring activity offers children (and adults) a Read More