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How to Improve Your Kihap

Posted on May 30, 2023May 29, 2023 by Yoshi Ota
How to Improve Your Kihap

Many people have a general idea on how to yell, and with some training and direction they can make a decent kihap (kiai).  However, there are those who have trouble doing kihaps, whether in class or during competition.  They may be self-conscious in how they sound, or have difficulty in Continue Reading

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Another Important Leadership Tip: Remember People’s Names!

Posted on May 25, 2023May 24, 2023 by David Paprocki
Another Important Leadership Tip: Remember People’s Names!

One thing that stood out to me when I was reading the popular book How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is the advice to remember people’s names and use their names when talking to them. Indeed, one thing that leaves an impact on me when interacting Continue Reading

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Martial Arts Competition and Why It’s Important

Posted on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 by Yoshi Ota
Martial Arts Competition and Why It’s Important

Going through the ranks, I never felt that I was competitive or particularly looked forward to tournaments for the medals. Initially I tolerated them as a way to socialize with others from around the region, but beyond that I did not have any aspirations of winning 1st place or becoming Continue Reading

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How Do You Feel About Sparring? If You’re Intimidated by it, Read On!

Posted on May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 by David Paprocki
How Do You Feel About Sparring? If You’re Intimidated by it, Read On!

How do you feel about sparring? While some people absolutely enjoy getting to spar, others absolutely dread it when the instructor says that it’s time to put sparring gear on. Some even get to the point where they are absolutely terrified. Why is this? And what does that mean for Continue Reading

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Creating Positive Habits for Positive Change

Posted on May 11, 2023May 10, 2023 by Ana Juvan
Creating Positive Habits for Positive Change

I remember reading something in high school that stated ‘it takes 21 days to make or break a habit’. This made sense to me; I grew up Catholic, so every year there was a period of time, Lent, where we fasted and chose something to give up for 40 days. Continue Reading

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The Importance of Having a Student Mindset to Being a Successful Leader

Posted on May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 by David Paprocki
The Importance of Having a Student Mindset to Being a Successful Leader

I was organizing a regional training clinic with a high ranking individual in our organization as our guest. As a 4th Dan, I always feel awkward telling very senior masters what the plan is and giving them instructions. I’m sure many other 4th Dans would agree with me. I very Continue Reading

Posted In Inspiration, Philosophy

Clean Home, Clear Mind: Good Organization Leads to Good Training

Posted on May 3, 2023May 2, 2023 by Yoshi Ota
Clean Home, Clear Mind: Good Organization Leads to Good Training

In the WTSDA, we have what are called the “14 Attitudes”, fourteen sayings that are used to help focus the student in their training.  The fourteenth attitude states, ”Cleanliness is required after training.  Keep yourself and your surroundings clean” (Shin, p.57).  Many of the other 14 attitudes deal either with Continue Reading

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