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Archive for May, 2008

Karate for Specific Purposes - Student & Teacher Brawl

Part of my Saturday morning routine is to log in, read messages, email and prepare the weeks Uechi-ryu Newsletter. I also like to scan through the world news.
I came across this video on the front page of CNN’s web site; it is a video of a teacher and a student fighting. I think it is [...]

Edmontom Uechi-ryu Tournament

This morning I had the chance to stop in at Dave Chow’s Invitational competition. Dave, who operates the Renshinkai School of Karate; was a gracious host and offered the spectators a well organized event, comfortable seating and refreshments (the chili dog’s were fantastic!). Present were dojo members representing Southern, Central, Western Alberta, as well [...]

What David Beckham taught me about Karate

Last Tuesday night David Beckham was here in Edmonton for an exhibition game between the L.A. Galaxy & the Vancouver Whitecaps (The Galaxy lost 2-1).
37,000 fans turned out to see Beckham play; with the mania in full swing I took time to do a little research online and was pleasantly surprised to have [...]

Happy Mother’s Day!

Just before I head outside to brave the *ahem* waters of central Alberta….(okay so I am heading to the grocery store for Lobster)…. I wanted to post a short message.
Happy Mother’s Day from everyone here at the Journal!

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Practice Kata Daily ~ Police find CCTV failing

We don’t live in the a quiet 19th century English countryside…
We live in the real world, unfortunately where  it seems things can be more dangerous. I was reading through the news reports this morning and an article struck a chord with me.
For those who know me personally you are aware of my passion for realistic [...]

Lesson Plans, Karate Drills ~ Newsletter Perks!

As a bonus for joining the Uechi-ryu Journal Newsletter you get regular updates, event notices and a selection of ever popular lesson plans & class drills!
I have already been received positive feedback from the first series of drills posted via the newsletter; if you are teaching classes and can benefit from this series, you need [...]