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finding mushin: The Coach
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The chronicles of one karateka`s journey to achieve an empty mind. Monday, August 6, 2012. I'm a coach. NCCP Trained in Instructional Sport Karate and Community Sport Baseball. Here is proof. I love to coach. Not because I think I'm good and I want to pass on my skills, but because I want to see kids excel in a sport that we all love. We may not always win, but as long as the athlete is improving, overcoming obstacles and enjoying themselves, then they will never lose. Did you see that hit I made? Kata: ...
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finding mushin: August 2012
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The chronicles of one karateka`s journey to achieve an empty mind. Monday, August 6, 2012. I'm a coach. NCCP Trained in Instructional Sport Karate and Community Sport Baseball. Here is proof. I love to coach. Not because I think I'm good and I want to pass on my skills, but because I want to see kids excel in a sport that we all love. We may not always win, but as long as the athlete is improving, overcoming obstacles and enjoying themselves, then they will never lose. Did you see that hit I made? Bubish...
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finding mushin: Seisan
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The chronicles of one karateka`s journey to achieve an empty mind. Sunday, October 21, 2012. This article was a long time. In the making. It started with a bit of research, which led to more and more reading, but I now have a much better understanding of a few things, which will undoubtedly come in handy. If you are interested in the results of my "more and more reading", you can view the on-going work here. I was recently told that Seisan is called Seisan because of Seisan Dachi. O Sensei learned Sanchi...
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East Hants Karate Club: Links, affiliations
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Teaching Chito-Ryu The Traditional Way. The East Hants Karate Club is affiliated with Sport Canada. And is a registered member of:. Nova Scotia Chito-Ryu Association. To follow the link. Canadian Honbu Dojo - Higashi Sensei's Dojo in Ontario. Chito-Kai Newfoundland and Labrador. New Brunswick Chito-Ryu Association. Coaching Association of Canada. Offer funding to help children participate in sport. Click on the images for more information. East Hants Karate Club,.
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finding mushin: February 2011
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The chronicles of one karateka`s journey to achieve an empty mind. Sunday, February 6, 2011. If you learned everything you know about Karate from books and the Internet, then this post is for you. If you are a student of Karate, taking instruction from a Sensei in a karate school, then this post is not necessarily meant for you, but please continue reading. And he learned it as derp. My Sensei says herp. Is correct. The book, on the other hand, clearly shows the technique as derp. We have a technical man...
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finding mushin: May 2012
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The chronicles of one karateka`s journey to achieve an empty mind. Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Everyone should answer this simple question: "Why do I train? The answer might be as simple as "To get into shape.", or "To gain self-confidence.", or maybe "To spend time with my kids doing something we all enjoy.". I like that one. That's the reason I started training again just over two years ago. For me, there are four reasons why I train. Or hold the plank. For just 10 more seconds. Yes You read that correctly.
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finding mushin: April 2011
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The chronicles of one karateka`s journey to achieve an empty mind. Wednesday, April 20, 2011. These clinics also give the senior belts (kyu levels and dan levels) a better understanding about certain techniques and how we should be teaching them. One of my major complaints about KV Karate is the lack of consistency in teaching techniques. One Sensei will teach a technique one way and then another will tell you it's wrong when you're asked to demonstrate it at another class. There are two points in this k...
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finding mushin: January 2011
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The chronicles of one karateka`s journey to achieve an empty mind. Thursday, January 20, 2011. So what are the steps? There are countless videos on YouTube to guide you through the steps, but a large majority of them are not. So, I present to you, in glorious Technicolor, my step-by-step guide to Niseishi-sho/dai. I'm assuming that you are starting the kata from the standard uchi-hachiji-dachi, with your right fist covered by your left hand at belt level. Inhale through your nose, exhale through your mou...
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finding mushin: May 2011
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The chronicles of one karateka`s journey to achieve an empty mind. Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Kuzushi: Where did my stance go? This article was originally posted by me. I highly recommend heading over there if you are interested in reading some great material about Okinawan Karate. The term " Kuzushi. The point at which the stability of the stance is compromised, where the centre of balance is pushed to the point that requires movement in order to regain proper balance. Attacker performs migi oi-zuki. Defend...
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finding mushin: December 2010
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The chronicles of one karateka`s journey to achieve an empty mind. Wednesday, December 29, 2010. The many faces of Bassai. I'm a huge fan of Kata. I remember how I felt when I first learned Ne-Sei-Shi-Sho/Dai (recently renamed to Ne-Sei-Shi in the new Canadian Chito-ryu Technical Manual). It was the first kata I learned in Chito-ryu that did not involve a lot of repetition, like Kihon-dosa-ichi/ni or Shi-Ho-Hai, and it required much more attention to detail than previous kata. Who is the maternal grandfa...
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