Last Saturday, I reconnected with a long-time friend, student, and teacher Michael Fugate at his dojo in Santee. It was great to see his students […]
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The International Black Belt Club
What is the Black Belt Club? Students committed to the goal of Black belt comprise the Black Belt Club (BBC). By the rank of Orange […]
Spooktacular Fun with Safety: Halloween Tips for Families
Halloween is just around the corner, and as families gear up for a night of costumes and candy, it’s essential to keep safety in mind. […]
Congratulations to Test Takers
Last week, the entire school took the two-day belt test, and all passed. Congratulations to everyone who is now in higher ranks, and thank you […]
Veterans Day: Honoring All Those Who Served in the Military
On this Veterans Day, let us honor the brave men and women who have served (and are serving) honorably and protected (and are protecting) our […]
Bruce Lee passed 36 years ago
“Bruce Lee passed 36 years ago today in Hong Kong from an cerebral edema caused by an allergic reaction to pain medication. We pay homage […]
Your Sensei and Dojo Need You
You develop a bond with your martial arts school after a few months or even years of training. It becomes your second home, a place […]
History of Karate in Hawai’i
A good article about Hawaiian Karate history so read it here at the Honolulu Advertiser. Hamilton Library exhibit celebrates spread of the martial art from […]
Common Kata Mistakes and How to Fix Them
I made a mistake at my fourth-degree black belt test. Grandmaster (GM) Gascon called me up, “Bagnas, get up here.” I was sitting crisscross, so […]
New and exciting in 2006
The last few years have been hard for many students. I’ve made many mistakes in running the school. I’ve upset some, disappointing others. However, it’s […]