On September 6th, I started a new project in Europe doing question and answer about Karate. It is now available through youtube channel. Please listen to the series and let me know what you think. If you have any questions you think I should address please leave a comment below.
September 18th, I am going to Holland to teach a masters course.
Okinawan Shorin-Ryu karate book is available. I published this book in Europe last March.
Its called "Principles of Karate" by Kazumasa Yokoyama. It will cost $25.
If you want to purchase it, please contact Brandon Bogenreif at 936-445-8592.
I came back from Holland. Karate in Europe is really high level and strong. I enjoyed teaching them.I taught karate seminar in there. My next trip will be Japan for another seminar to teach on June.
My new book is coming out in Europe; the book focuses on the principal of karate because principal is fundamental in all things attached to human life. Karate is no exception, everything has a purpose and design. I explain the concepts of Karate and how it can be implemented in everyday life.
I just came back from Japan seminar 10 days ago and now leaving for Holland tomorrow to teach another masters course, I am traveling all over the world teaching Karate and see the potential in American students to learn more advanced . I would like to raise more qualified black belt instructors to share the Okinawan Shorin- Ryu Karate in USA.
The focus of Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate- Do is not to win, but to do our best and have discipline in every area of our lives. Our greatest battle is in our own minds and with our own bodies. We continually face outside forces that press against us, but when we can master our mind and body, we develop an inner strength that enables us to face our greatest battles and not allow them to defeat us.
When we feel like we cannot go on another step, our inner strength shows us that we can. We can press on one more step and then another. That is learned from the inner discipline and strength garnered from the spirit of effort. Doing our best, no matter what the circumstances. We do not compare our abilities to the person beside us, but we compare ourselves to what we were yesterday. Are we better than we were yesterday? Are we pushing ourselves further than we did yesterday? That is the battle and that is why in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do we encourage the spirit of effort.
There are many benefits to karate practice. Karate practice benefits students in all areas of their life; spiritually, mentally and physically. It is not an end, but a means to an end. Karate encourages proficiency and the keen coordination of mind and body. It is an activity in which any age can participate and become proficient.
Karate practice strengthens the mind, develops composure, a clearer thought process, deeper insight into one’s mental capabilities, and more self-confidence.
In traditional karate, we always keep in mind that the true opponent is oneself. Karate becomes a way of life, as we try to become very strong, but happy and peaceful people.