“Psst! That sensei is…” – Gossip in Karate
“Psst… Jesse-san, don’t go to that sensei, he is crazy. He used to know very many kata and w...
“To Those Who Seek Sports, Education & Character Formation Through Okinawan Karate”
This is my edited translation of a lecture entitled “To Those Who Seek Sports, Education & Character...
The Shiisa Dojo: A Pictorial Journey
Yesterday I visited a very special “dojo”. It was not your average dojo though… because they...
The 5 Secrets for a Successful Club (And Longer Life?)
The life of a typical Okinawan boy (or girl) basically circles around two things: School… and Sports Whe...
Surviving Training in Japan: A Practical Word & Phrase Guide
Training in Japan (or anywhere in the world with a Japanese teacher) can sometimes be both fun and frustrating...
Kimochi – Just Feel It
“Noooo! Moooore kimochi!” “Kimochi…” “Kimochi!!!” The word echoed in...