By Caroline Chase NOTE: Caroline is one of our adult students. Thank you, Caroline, for sharing your experience. I had a real scary experience earlier this week that left me feeling rather traumatized. I am ashamed  to say I fell for well nearly fell for a serious scam. Please let me share with you my Read More

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Core Assumptions  Every life science has a set of core assumptions it operates out of. The core  assumptions of CBT are based on the assumption that the quality of our thoughts impact  how we relate to our life’s experiences. This means that the attitude and approach we  take towards life, relationships and Read More

Your instructor is the key to this training process. He or she will provide you with the inspiration,  education, training, coaching, and support you’ll need. They have worked hard to get where they are and represent the highest values of martial arts training. They will show you how to succeed. The  lessons you learn will Read More

A summary of the bestselling book by Stephen R. Covey. From The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. Published by Simon & Schuster. INTRODUCTION   Our character, basically, is a composite of our habits. Because they are  consistent, often unconscious patterns, habits constantly express our  character and produce our effectiveness – or Read More

Focus on Respect

The mindset that will set up free  Marty Callahan 8th Degree Black Belt “The basic difference between an ordinary man and a warrior is that a warrior takes everything  as a challenge while an ordinary man takes everything as a blessing or a curse.” -Carlos Castaneda Niju Kun #9 This is the nineth of 20 Read More

The Art of War  By Sun Tsu        You can be sure of succeeding your attacks  if you only attack the  places that are   undefended.  Shotokan Karate Leadership School®

Clear Thinking for Kids

Dear Sensei Callahan,   Wishing you all the joys of the Season!  My Guru calls this time of year, Happy Light in Everybody.  The is honoring the Light in one another.  Honoring the Light in you! I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your incredible school of warriors that is such a Read More

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Kindness Pays Off I could live off compliments like this Marty Callahan  8th Degree Black Belt  “Warriors are not what you think of as warriors. The warrior is not someone who fights, for no one has  the right to take another life. The warrior, for us, is the one who sacrifices himself for the good Read More

Karate and Fitness

Shoka News  Shotokan Karate Leadership School® Newsletter February 1, 2023  A BIG Welcome to our newest students!   ❖ Addie Santiago, Julian Santa Maria, Lily Digardi, Joshua Reeves, Samsaara Santiago,  Skylar Morales, Khyle Phy-Birdsong Upcoming Events and Activities    Tournament Qualification Week, January 30th to February 4th   Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th Celebrate. Give someone a valentine. Read More