Doug Funakoshi Sensei’s 5th precept Spirit first, Technique second is somewhat hard to understand if you are new to Karate. The concept of spirit first and technique second applies to those who have the will to succeed even when the odds are against them and their form is not perfect. For …
Some simple words, “challenge your balance and your technique will rise.†This is a concept that my Sensei, Sensei Cieplik, shared with me many times over the years but it took me a long time understand. The words are simple but applying them takes a lot of trial and error …
Although, Many feel that Thanksgiving is about eating a lot of food and the start of the holidyay shopping season, I am thankful for things with a little more meaning. This year in particular I am thankful for many things and some of things are, of course, are realted to …