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UNDERSTANDING KARATE STRIKES
A Brief Study of the Kinesthetics of Karate – Understanding Movements of Karate Strikes DISCOVER – Vol 21 No. 5 – May 2000 THE PHYSICS OF KARATE – Michael Felt, et al A person’s body is the sum of all its parts. When the parts work together properly, then the whole becomes greater than the [...]
Inspired Action or Just Activity?
The upcoming overnight ( AUGUST 13TH & 14TH ) is an important part of one’s karate training, as is each class during the week. As said by Mr. Gugler, each experience is a chance to test one’s self and work beyond existing limits, mentally and physically. During the outside setting the ground is not even; [...]
July 2010: Thoughts on Sho-Dan. Get ready for karate camp.
The training sessions at our home were very rewarding and productive. During Saturday’s sessions time was spent working on improving basics, self-defense, kata, kumite skills, conditioning and much more. Mr. Gugler, our newest Sho Dan, started his process at 6:59 PM Friday evening and earned is promotion to First Degree Black Belt at the end [...]
June 2010: Weigh, Count and Measure
The article, “How to Conserve Energy in Martial Arts” by Dr. Emeric Arus, founder of the Int’l. Sendo-Ryu Karatedo Federation, says energy is the capacity for doing work. Potential energy which is the capacity of a body to do work by virtue of its position relative to a reference, measured in Joule, and Kinetic energy, [...]
May 2010: Karate and Energy
25TH BENEFIT TOURNAMENT – April 25, 2010 at Hackettstown High School. Because of the help from students, family and friends the day was a success. Everyone pitched in to help greet spectators and competitors, working many jobs. Many comments were made to me about how helpful and friendly everyone was. Mrs. Hughes and I thank [...]
April 2010: Which Wolf Will You Feed?
ANNOUNCEMENTS Hanshi Duessel’s most recent seminar was held in Pittsburgh was March 6, 2010. Approximately fifty students attended the seminar from Pittsburgh, Penn State, Ohio, New York, and New Jersey. A special thank you to Mr. Jeff Matusewicz, Mr. Adam Masur, Mr. Joe Marotta, Mr. Tom Ammernann, Miss. Natalie Montone, Mr. Ryan Ammermann, Mr. Lee [...]
March 2010: Black Belt Titles Renshi, Kyoshi and Hanshi.
A number of people have asked about the titles black belts and instructors receive as they train. At each level of training becomes more challenging physically as well as mentally. The black belt should be an active part of a recognized school and must also train diligently on his or her own. Each of the [...]
March, 2010: Announcements
A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Joseph Marotta, Natalie Montone and Kristyn Wheeler for giving of their time Sunday, February 21st to help present a demonstration to the Blue and Gold Award Ceremony held at Mountain Lake Fire House. The chance to demonstrate the good that is done through our dojo, which may help it grow, [...]
February, 2010: THOUGHT, SUCCESS, & REALITY
photo credit: seeveeaar Sterling W. Sill said: “Our future success will be determined by what we presently think. Physically we become what we eat, but mentally, spiritually, socially, and morally, we become what we think. Napoleon Hill wrote a great book, ‘Think and Grow Rich’; we can also think and grow wise. We can [...]
February, 2010: Seminar and Tournament Announcements
HANSHI’S AFFILIATION SEMINAR – hosted by the Carmona’s this year in Mt Arlington – – Thursday, June 24, Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26 for adult Brown and Black Belts in his Affiliation. ADULT STUDENTS SEE KYOSHI TO GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MARCH AND JUNE’S SEMINARS. PLAN TO ATTEND. The date for the 2011 [...]
