Once A Black Belt...Always A Black Belt?by
Michele A.
I have been thinking a lot about the subject of being a black belt. Last week in the dojo, my husband had an excellent discussion with a 1st kyu student about the process of being a black belt. Yes...
Karate Rolesby
Michele A.
, but it is true. When I first started karate, he was a black belt. He was a class instructor at the Honbu...
My husband and I are both black belt students of the Federation Honbu dojo. My husband...
Lean Karate Cuisineby
John V.
department when I tied my new black belt around my waist. I've always taken a size 5. Maybe my instructor thought... just fine. I'm wondering how many masters have had to pick up longer belts through the years to accommodate...
Karate as an adult, is it possible?by
Krizia MissKbelt while Cezar is a 9th degree black belt, he has won countless titles, is director of Karate... and keep earning more advance belt colours. If you are really passionate about Karate, after a certain number...
Things I Only Understood After Black Beltby
Michele A.
The Wednesday night class in our dojo has been mostly black belts. Two of the students (a father and son) are new black belts. They tested for their shodan in Okinawa Kenpo Karate and Kobudu...
Karate Memoriesby
Michele A.
for me when I was a brown belt was incredible.
The Best Karate Compliment
It was the mid 1990's and the Grandmaster...
Starting a blog has made me reflect on my karate journey. There are a few moments that stand...
The Year that Karate was a Jobby
Michele A.
-ordination drills and the very basics of karate. There was no uniform or belts. The next group of kids...The following post describes my personal experience and opinions regarding my time as a karate...
Karate Rolesby
Michele A.
about karate, work through bunkai problems and discuss techniques. When I was a green belt, we were preparing...My husband and I are both black belt students of the Federation Honbu dojo. My husband...
A Dose of Karate Medicineby
Michele A.
. When I first started taking karate my husband was a brown belt. He was in the advanced classes...
I went to karate class this morning. Actually, I needed to go to karate class this morning...
Happiness Is.... (Karate Version)by
Michele A.
Happiness is selecting new karate weapons.
Happiness is having an instant cold pack in your gear bag and not having to use it.
Happiness is an enthusiastic white belt student.
Happiness...