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Train with joy
By Sensei Stan Smith 20 Jan, 2023
Strict training but enjoyable
Karate Aikido is moving
By Stan Smith 27 Jul, 2021
moving to new location
By Stan Smith 08 Jun, 2021
Unmovable, standing still until the right time to act shows up. The timing, distance and speed require is all a combination that martial artists learn and practice. Stillness between moves, stillness of the mind while the body moves. In Karate, mokuso meditation practice, brings practitioners to the present moment: time to train true; focus. Stan still, fix your posture, and when is the right time, move. Speed can only be noticed if you are standing still.
flag and logo on wall
By Stan Smith 18 Sep, 2020
Be creative in all aspects, including training martial arts. Social distancing requires you to use your imagination to train.
distancing in martial arts training
By Stan Smith 22 Jul, 2020
Distancing is challenging specially in martial arts training but always
Martial_arts_defensive_utensils
By Stan Smith 01 Jul, 2019
spirit mind body faith thought action
Character vs force on breaking
By Stan Smith 18 May, 2019
Character: build your character. Tribulation in your life builds character; the way you react to this tribulation is what builds your character. Force is temporary.
By Stan Smith 18 Jan, 2019
discipline and faith are a must if you want improvement in your task
Katana_parts_of_sword
By Chris Lopez 10 Jan, 2019
katana fittings parts of the sword like tsuka or handle; menuki or ornaments of the handle, tsuba or guard.
By Stan Smith 22 Nov, 2018
gratitude is a good practice
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Karate and Aikido Martial Arts Blog

Train with joy
By Sensei Stan Smith 20 Jan, 2023
Strict training but enjoyable
Karate Aikido is moving
By Stan Smith 27 Jul, 2021
moving to new location
By Stan Smith 08 Jun, 2021
Unmovable, standing still until the right time to act shows up. The timing, distance and speed require is all a combination that martial artists learn and practice. Stillness between moves, stillness of the mind while the body moves. In Karate, mokuso meditation practice, brings practitioners to the present moment: time to train true; focus. Stan still, fix your posture, and when is the right time, move. Speed can only be noticed if you are standing still.
flag and logo on wall
By Stan Smith 18 Sep, 2020
Be creative in all aspects, including training martial arts. Social distancing requires you to use your imagination to train.
distancing in martial arts training
By Stan Smith 22 Jul, 2020
Distancing is challenging specially in martial arts training but always
Martial_arts_defensive_utensils
By Stan Smith 01 Jul, 2019
spirit mind body faith thought action
Character vs force on breaking
By Stan Smith 18 May, 2019
Character: build your character. Tribulation in your life builds character; the way you react to this tribulation is what builds your character. Force is temporary.
By Stan Smith 18 Jan, 2019
discipline and faith are a must if you want improvement in your task
Katana_parts_of_sword
By Chris Lopez 10 Jan, 2019
katana fittings parts of the sword like tsuka or handle; menuki or ornaments of the handle, tsuba or guard.
By Stan Smith 22 Nov, 2018
gratitude is a good practice
Show More
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