At a recent clinic I was approached by some students suggesting, with my 60 yrs in the martial arts, I should put my thoughts & teachings in a blog.

     To this day I feel I'm still a student.   I'm posting this blog not to change  anyones mind, but to share my personal experiences & thoughts on karatedo ..no style, no politics .   The following are some of my general feelings on karate.

*     There are 2 kinds of karate.  Budo, for martial arts & self defense.  Sport, for winning medals & trophies. Both are beneficial. 

*     Karate is 80-85% feeling.  Without feelings, spirit, & imagination you're only using skeletal muscles.  

*     Practice DOESN'T make perfect......practice makes permanent.   If you practice wrong, it will never be right .    

*     Always ask questions.  If you don't understand or are confused ASK.  The old saying "shut up & train" seems to encourage students to continue doing techniques blindly.

*     Concentrate on the small things.  Improving one small thing can improve many big things. 

TKA/CWK