Seniors are generally considered those members ranked Blue-Brown belt or higher, although, anyone of higher rank is a Sempai.
Month: September 2015
Change
We frequently hear that “people refuse to change because change is stressful.” I would like to suggest that not to change is even more stressful because the world is changing.
Using fear
You’re in a situation with your wife/husband/boyfriend/girlfriend that makes you nervous. Your car has broken down, it’s dark, and you’re in a bad part of town. Your try to tell yourself to relax. Where are the techniques I’ve worked on for so many years? Why am I afraid? You pray your skills will kick in, but will they?
Multi-Weaponed art of the Okinawa Kobudo Doushi Rensei-kai (OKDR)
The ancient history of Okinawa tells us a turbulent story, with violent political upheavals characterizing a major part of the now-peaceful island’s heritage. It was out of these days of unrest that the art of kobudo (the ancient martial way) was born, due to a necessity for peasants to defend their families or property by turning common, everyday items into weapons that could be used for self defence.
Michele Piironen
Highest praise go out to Sensei Mike for his endless creativity, patience, and kindness towards my 8-year old daughter. She has been attending private instruction at the East Wind Budo Life Centre for the past nine months, under the direct tutelage of Sensei Mike.
Hannah Johnson
Karate was not only was a great way of staying healthy and feeling safe; it was a way of life, a way of existing. I am so incredibly honoured to be a part of such an amazing family and I can’t thank them all enough for how much they all mean to me. Thank you guys!