“The blocking hand must be able to become the attacking hand in an instant. #Blocking with one hand and then countering with the other is not true #bujutsu. Real bujutsu presses forward and blocks and counters in the same motion.” — I love this quote/translation from #Motobu #Choki #Sensei. I’ve been trying to #focus on practicing this concept whenever I can. #martialarts #karate #bushido #budo #training #gojushorei December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Perpetua Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
54 degrees on December 2? Yup, gotta grab the tools and head outside! #ironshotbag #tonfa #bo #nunchaku #kobudo #kata #karate #outdoordojo #martialarts #happyplace #training #obsessed #dedication #fuoldmanwinter December 2, 2017December 2, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
I made this meme after listening to episode 233 of @whistlekick #martialarts #radio, “Understanding the Space Between Movements in Forms” because the message struck a chord (see what I did there?). But I’ve been #struggling with what that actually means – what are the “spaces” in #kata? Then an answer started coming… maybe the blocks are the space! A block creates #time and #distance so why not view the block as the space we must master and, consequently, master the creation of time and space to set up our attack. Thoughts? #karate #martialarts #training #bushido #budo #alwayslearning December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal View in Instagram ⇒
Dec 1 means writing December’s #goals. What are yours? #karate #kata #kobudo #tonfa #jo #bokken #journal #martialarts #meditation #training #weightloss #wellness #bushido #budo karateka December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Starbucks View in Instagram ⇒
A HUGE thank you to @jeremylesniak at @whistlekick for the opportunity to talk about the #30daysofkarate challenge back in September. After having been a happy listener to the #Whistlekick #martialarts #radio #podcast, I can’t express how much fun it was to be a guest. If you’re not already a listener, you should check it out – great topics, devoid of ego, and of interest to all martial artists regardless of style. #karate #bushido #budo #talkradio http://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com/245-30dayskarate-rob-domaschuk/ November 30, 2017November 30, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal View in Instagram ⇒
Second #thanksgiving dinner today. Now enjoying a fine cigar and a glass of whiskey. #happy #goodlife #cigar #bourbon @buffalotrace November 25, 2017November 25, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal View in Instagram ⇒
When it’s 45 degrees in July, you stay inside. When it’s 45 degrees in November, you grab your #bokken and your #tonfa to head outside and get some #kobudo #training done. Bonus points for bare feet on the soft grass. #fuoldmanwinter #karate #martialarts #bushido #budo #innerstrength #thanksgiving #happiness #meditation #outdoors #health November 23, 2017November 23, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
#Happy #Thanksgiving to all my IG peeps. Today I’m especially thankful for my martial arts family here – whether we’re friends IRL, friends on Instagram, or if you have no idea who I am but your #martialarts posts and presence have an #influence on my #karate #journey @erickastengren @ando_mierzwa @jay_the_sensational @mish.mash.do @karateculture @jeremylesniak @ebe.ann @themartialartswoman @karatebyjesse @budobrothers @karateobsession November 23, 2017November 23, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
Picked up the ingredients for some #bourbon #soup. @erickastengren November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal View in Instagram ⇒
