The Karate for Homeschoolers and Li’l Dragons classes are on Christmas break. We start up again on Tuesday, Jan 10th. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year — Sensei Jim

Shihan Nishiuchi explains the meaning of the word “kobudo” in this video:

Isshinryu Grandmaster Tatsuo Shimabukuro demonstrates the Naihanchi Kata:

Hey Karateka:

Here’s a video of the Seisan kata done by a student of Isshinryu (a style very simliar to ours). Check it out:

Hey Karateka,

Check out this video of a 14-year-old nidan. That’s an achievement for anybody, but this girl has no feet.

If this girl doesn’t inspire you to work hard, nothing will.
See you next week!

Sensei Jim

Hey Karateka,

If you’re wanting to improve your sai technique, here’s a set of exercises you can work on at home.

Enjoy,

Sensei Jim
Sai Exercises