2022-10-19
I had another great question in class tonight: "How do we know where to block?" The question came up during yakusoku kumite, so my first answer was, "because…
Oct 19, 2022
2022-10-17
I broke out the painter’s tape tonight while teaching Taikyoku Shodan.
Oct 17, 2022
2022-10-12
"Bend your knee!" I sometimes think this should be the unofficial motto of Shotokan.
Oct 12, 2022
2022-10-12
"Bend your knee!" I sometimes think this should be the unofficial motto of Shotokan.
Oct 12, 2022
2022-10-10
Class is up to five regular attendees now, and everyone seems "solid" in terms of attendance.
Oct 10, 2022
2022-10-05
I had a student ask me why we do a particular warm-up exercise today and, while I’ve never had that kind of question before, it was a good one.
Oct 5, 2022
2022-10-05
I had a student ask me why we do a particular warm-up exercise today and, while I’ve never had that kind of question before, it was a good one.
Oct 5, 2022
2022-10-03
What goes around comes around.
Oct 3, 2022
2022-09-28
I lost two students this week, but for the best of reasons.
Sep 28, 2022
2022-09-26
My senior student didn’t attend class today, and that’s okay, because it forced the rest of my students outside their comfort zone.
Sep 26, 2022