Clear your mind!

When I feel stress, anxiety, or simple have too much going on in my head, I have discovered over the years that kata is a great way to clear your mind. Begin your kata by sitting in seiza, then picture the kata you are about to perform in a real scenario.
Now, perform the kata slowly as each step is followed by appropriate breathe and every movement meaningful. Your stance is strong and your cut perfect. After the visual, while breathing deeply in seiza, stand and do the kata a few times. If you still feel stressed, please repeat.

Zen du jour

"This is one of the mysteries, that the mind can speak, and knows nothing; and the heart knows everything, and cannot speak."

-Osho

Dharma The Cat

Enjoy today's thought from Dharma the Cat.

Today's Challenge: Arms like Musashi!

There will be a prize for the first student who completes this by the end of day today! Here is the challenge:

1. 25 Makko Giri
2. 5-15 Standard Push-ups
3. 25 Hidari-Kesa-Giri
4. 5-15 Military Push-ups
5. 25 Migi-Kesa-Giri
6. 5-15 Delcine Pushups
7. 25 Morote-Tsuki
8. 1-2 Minute Plank
9. 25 Gyaku Kesa Giri
10. 25 Chiburi/Noto
11. Meditation

Please comment below if you complete this!

Small steps!

I have noticed all the New Year's resolutions being made by family and friends and I wonder how many of them will fall short and let it affect their attitude. If you have set some mighty goals for yourself, I invite you to re-evalute them and break them down.

Just like learning a new kata, you must take is one step at a time. The break down can be as small as learning how to breath correctly, footwork, or simply making ure your cuts are proper. In order to truly master the kata everything must be mastered one piece at a time. Do this with any goals you've set for yourself this year and I promise you the outcome will be a lot better.