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Walking into a martial arts school for the first time can feel a little intimidating, especially when everyone else seems to know where to stand, how to bow, and what all the Japanese words mean.

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Have you ever had the creeps? Not the creeps as in an uneasy feeling but the creeps as in something slowing gaining on you. Whether it be housework, homework, paperwork, weight gain or simply a cluttered dirty car someth...

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Hello Karate Family, Sensei Mavis here!

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What will I feel like in the morning? That’s the question one must ask, before engaging in a tough-guy or tough-gal contest, while sparring.

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Consistency is one of the most important things in training. Both muscle memory and confidence accompany the repetition involved. With consistency a person creates a habit and makes a steady progress that is seen in thei...

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All children test their boundaries. How far they push depends on how comfortable they are around a person and subsequently what their level of respect for that person is. Through observation and experience children can e...

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Sensei Bennati always likes to say, “Karate always begins, and ends, with respect.” This is one of the traditions that we cherish and continually strive to spread to our students. Certain traditions of respect in karate ...

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Many years ago when I was a Kyu, students were not allowed on the floor without permission when a class was already in session. When I arrived late to a class, I remember standing in Misubi Dachi (attention stance) at th...

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One of the lessons that my Sensei used to talk about is how the Dojo is our sanctuary. When entering the front door and upon leaving, one should bow. This bow has several purposes, one being respect, in which Karate begi...

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I’ve been getting a lot of questions as of late about how to properly clean a karate gi. Keeping your gi clean will not only be better for you but will also benefit your fellow karate-ka’s noses. There are many ways to g...

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When I started Karate, there was a very different atmosphere. A lot of lumps, bumps, bruises, black eyes and sometimes broken bones. It was the normal type of operation. We took it and had a “Thank you sir, may I have an...

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