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The Magic Formula of the Champion

The Magic Formula of the Champion (Grit + Resolve + Discipline + Character and Skills - Fear) = Champion! Some people are graced with talent, fortune and fame, while others are confronted with great challenge in all directions. Yet people from both of these groups have risen to success as Champions in life. So what is it over time that reveals the true nature of a person’s ability to overcome challenge and adversity to become a Champion? Our perceptions of ourselves are embedded in us all as children. At this time we assign value to the characteristics of the people who surround us, and those who are closest to us. Mothers, fathers, grandparents are often the closest ....
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DOJO KUN assists by providing a Positive Way...

What is the purpose of educational institutions (schools, clubs, organizations, fraternities, and other affiliations and associations)? One purpose of an established institution is to create unity of ideas, and conformity of learning goals. Another purpose is to formulate parameters for assessing the capabilities of students, in order to maintain a high standards of quality education (for example, a nationally accredited school or university). In addition, most educational institutions also establish rules of acceptable behavior (codes of conduct) required to maintain enrollment at the school or university. The goals, and outcomes for an educational institution may vary, ....
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Learning Brazilian Jiujitsu

Learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: - first and foremost it's about survival... Learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an ambitious goal no matter who you train with. Whether the club focus is self defense or tournaments, or a combination of both, you are beginning to train in an art that is more complex than most in its applications. You will progress more quickly in the direction you want to take if you have clear goals at the onset of your training that match the programs and training emphasis within the club you choose to train at. Our approach at SMAA/WKKJO to teaching BJJ is not soli about learning “fighting” techniques, or how to use a point system to win a match ....
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Choosing a Martial Arts School

Feel like getting into shape through Martial Arts training? I often get calls from people looking for martial arts schools (Karate, Kobudo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense), and the questions I receive are plentiful. There may be questions on class format/structure, and timing/availability of classes, but the two most frequent concerns revolve around: 1 - Cost - How much does it cost? 2 - Location - Are you close to my home? Clearly these are legitimate considerations to factor into the equation. However, they do not consider the quality of training you, or the children you care for - will receive. In Southwestern Ontario childrens’ monthly rates can ....
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29 Jul 2018
Kids Martial Arts - Karate and Jiu Jitsu - The Benefits

Kids Martial Arts - Karate and Jiu Jitsu - The Benefits Childhood is the perfect time to introduce martial arts as a practice of self defense and discipline. The benefits for children practicing martial arts are many and include both social emotional development as well as, learning skills that they will use throughout their lives, and in many different areas of their lives. In a well run martial arts school, the structure and consistency of the training in both Karate and Jiu Jitsu create an environment that encourages risk-taking and leadership - yes, life comes with risks and learning to step out of the “comfort zone” is one important developmental benefit of ....
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14 Jul 2018
Adult Martial Arts: Considerations

What makes adult martial arts different from children/kids martial arts? Is it maturity, vocabulary, prior education, or even social standing? What considerations should an instructor embrace, when outlining a curriculum and teaching a group of students? Let’s explore some of these considerations, and compare some key differences to better understand how to properly tailor the proper message for the desired audience. Maturity and Responsibility I would sum up the difference between adults and children in a single word: responsibility for one’s actions. There is a certain amount of unspoken vicarious liability when teaching children how to effectively defend ....
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5 Jul 2018
Okinawan Karate-Do: The Original Karate

Most people do not realize that the origins of Karate-Do (vs. Kara) are strictly Okinawan (from the Island of Okinawa, or “Uchina” in the old Okinawan dialect). The origin of Karate is not from China through Chinese boxing, or Japan where it was popularized in the 1920’s by Gichin Funakoshi of Okinawa and from the Itosu lineage (same lineage as that of the WKKJO ). Although China and Japan did have significant influences on the development of Karate-Do, the Way of Karate is strictly from Okinawa. Karate began in Okinawa under the original name of Toudi (or Touti) with the word Tou being a reference to the Tang dynasty of China, and ....
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17 Jun 2018
Feeding a positive Mindset through Martial Arts Training

As we all know, life is full of choices that we must make. Some of these choices are simple (do I want pepperoni on my pizza, or not), while other choices are more complex and can impact the remainder of our lives (do I attend graduate school, or not). A developed pattern of simple choices can also lead to a natural tendency in life to favor one path, versus another - the positive, or the negative … the easy or the difficult. As a simple illustration of this principle in making choices, you’ve probably heard the short saying about the Two Wolves. Whether you have or not, reflecting on the parable may steer you toward a better day: “Two wolves exist in all ....
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5 Jun 2018
Martial Arts and Self-Defense Tactical Volume Episode 2 – Awareness and Target Minimization

In our last blog, “The Intangibles of Combat”, we examined the intangible tools that a person (any martial artist) must acquire to consider his/her self defense training complete. We explored the key “Intangible” categories, what they mean, and how a greater understanding of them can benefit your overall approach to self-defense applications. “Awareness and Target Minimization” is the second in a series of blogs on the “Intangibles of Combat”
that examines the importance of awareness, and minimizing your “Target Profile” as an approach to preventing physical violence from occurring. Future blogs will build upon these ....
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The Art (and Science) of the Punch

The Art (and Science) of the Punch Punching with a closed fist is a largely misunderstood subject in the martial arts, and most who believe they understand the science of punching are largely misinformed. Although Boxing may be thought of as the most effective martial art for punching, modern MMA (and self defense) demonstrates that it takes more than Boxing to learn everything that is important. Different martial arts each offer a unique perspective on the subject, and each can offer important insights when learning the “punch”. Accurate, powerful, and effective punching requires knowledge and application through effective drills, and ample training in Karate, Boxing, and ....
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