When doing static stretches, take 8-10 breaths for each stretch and try to sink deeper with each breath. Relax and breathe into the stretch in order to lengthen the muscles. Stretching and training is a cumulative process, and consistency is what cements your results....
Jul 1, 2023
Promotions to Yellow Belt for three of our junior members. Congratulations!
Dec 10, 2022
Eric H. receives his Black Belt and David S. jr (Shota) receives his Green Belt. Well deserved!
Jun 18, 2022
After our meditation period of our Karate practice, Sensei Gary shared a conversation of a friend in reference to the daily stresses brought about by interations of work, family, and current events. These stresses can affect the mental health of in a cummulative and...
Oct 30, 2021
Today, we had an enlightening visit with Sensei Ken Yamada. During the 1st half of Sensei Gary's class, we trained in our usual ritual that includes: Cleaning the floor of the Dojo Stretching Calistenics Strengthening Blocks Strikes Kicks For the 2nd half of class...
Oct 2, 2021
After a period of zoom-only classes, we resumed training with appropriate precautions as COVID-19 restrictions lifted
Oct 2, 2019
In 2019, David Baldridge spent several months in Japan, Tibet, and Okinawa. The link below are notes from David's 4 week journey to Okinawa to study Okinawan Tae. The photo below is Yoshimatsu Akamine Sensei, age 76. He is a direct student of Hohan Soken Sensei.