Goju History: The Karatedo Shutdown Trailer In the spring of 2020, we needed a way to support our young karateka, many of whom were shut-in. So we made a video.
Gasshuku - Reflection and Training Gasshuku is a traditional "summer break" that is a fixture of the standard dojo calendar around the globe.
To Control (And Improve) Something, Measure It One of the fundamental concepts in karatedo is ren ma, “constant improvement.” We strive to continually become better in all aspects of ourselves. A key part of constantly improving that is often overlooked is the importance of measuring and metrics. A fundamental truth of life is this: if you measure
Why We Don't Wear Jewelry on the Dojo Floor The dojo floor is the great leveler that brings karateka from all walks of life onto a single stage.