by David Baldridge | Jun 28, 2025 | Class Updates, Karate
Malea received her green belt and her father Leo was awarded a black belt certificate from the Koyasan, to complement the black belt he holds in Shotokan. Dave Jr. obtained his brown belt, a true milestone on his path as karateka. Congratulations to you all! Before:...
by David Baldridge | Jun 28, 2025 | Announcements, Classes
The Toro Nagashi Lantern Workshop will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2022, at 1:30 pm at Koyasan Temple. Toro Nagashi is an annual event, held each year during Obon, when candle-lit lanterns are released into the river to guide the spirits of our ancestors back to the...
by David Baldridge | Jun 23, 2025 | Insights & Learning Materials, Karate, Seminars and Special Training
Style Highlight: Kudo Article by David B, June 2025 Since its inception in the 1960’s, Kyokushin Karate has gained notoriety as the “full contact” karate. Its founder, Masutatsu “Mas” Oyama, was a fascinating figure who deserves an...
by David Baldridge | Jun 23, 2025 | Insights & Learning Materials, Karate
A great write-up by Hermann Bayer, Ph.d comparing the different approaches to karate in Okinawan and Japan. Dr. Bayer has been a karateka since the 1980’s, with experience in Japanese Shudokan and Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate styles. Okinawan Karate Prioritizes...
by David Baldridge | Jun 21, 2025 | Announcements, Classes
Join us the afternoon of Saturday, June 28th 2025 After our regularly scheduled meditation session at 2pm, we’ll be enjoying a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with Reverend Coy. The experience is enhanced by the meditation, but if you can’t make it for...
