Combining striking arts with grappling arts at this week’s workout — it’s all part of martial arts. Is Karate only for striking? Is Jiujitsu (jiu-jitsu) only for ground fighting? Think again. Some martial artists like to differentiate “striking” such as Karate, Kung-Fu, Muay-Thai (known for its excellent kicks) and boxing from “grappling” arts such as […]
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It was a pleasure to watch all the participants in the conjoint belt test today! The level of martial arts energy and excitement was very high! Very nice performance for the students from the Redlands, San Diego, and Carmel Valley dojos! Congratulations to Nate and Amit on their earning the rank of Hachikyu —
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Exercise and a calm and peaceful mind are keys to good health. We we practice those continuously in the martial arts. Martial arts such as karate and tai chi are some of the unique sports that can be practiced throughout life, from an early age to a very late age. Our diet is also important.
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Congratulations to Sensei Karen Levin and the Aoinagi Karate Koshokan students on their new beautiful dojo! The Sunday, February 17, 2013 inaugural training was a lot of fun!
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The Martial Arts world mourns the passing of Sensei Robert Leong, Hanshi This page is dedicated to Sensei Robert Leong, in celebration of Sensei’s life and devotion. Sensei Leong passed away on January 1, 2013, following injuries he sustained in a car accident the prior day. He was in the 90th year of his life.
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On January 1, 2013, Sensei Robert Leong, Hanshi, passed away. In the 90th year of his life, Sensei was actively teaching, living, and breathing the martial arts. In celebration of Sensei Leong’s life, we created this memorial page.
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The 2012 Aoinagi Ken Shu Kai Annual November Camp was a great success! Camp was held November 15, 2012 to November 18, on the campus of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in beautiful La Jolla, California. Training included morning Tai Chi, Qigong and internal arts, followed by Karate and Kobudo. The weapons taught
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Shoshin, “beginner’s mind”. In martial arts, we seek to cultivate a beginner’s mind – an attitude of openness and lack of preoccupation when studying a subject – even a subject in which we have a great deal of prior knowledge. Can you reincarnate the curious learning of a child? Can you listen to viewpoints without
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Mushin — loosely translated as “without mind”, or “without conscious thought”. Through martial arts training, we strive to achieve a mental state of calm – a mind not occupied by thoughts or emotions and thus ready and open for anything. Mushin is applicable not just in combat, but also in everyday life. Do you find
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