“How did the tournament go?” How did the Tournament go? It’s a common question after a competition, and the answer depends on your role and perspective. Overheard after the AAU Karate Region 3 SuperRegional championship: Young Athlete: “I finally beat him, I am so happy with my medal because I figured out how to […]
In June, our friends at the American Cancer Society invited Shihan Stephen Robinson to fundraise as a MenWearPink ambassador for the North Carolina eastern half of the state. We responded, “We wear pink belts all month, and this year, we can put on a fundraising pink belt tournament!” Little did we know that all of […]
Inside the Dojo Traditions at the dojo set the baseline for great reverence for elders and instructors, a lifestyle of continuous learning, a practice of meaningful actions. These traditions include: Seiza – kneeling at the beginning and end of class, Purpose: Improve flexibility, patience, and awareness of sempai-kohai hierarchy. Mokuso – meditation, Purpose: Improve posture, […]