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About a month ago, I completed some #historical #research and traced the #lineage of my school and #sensei back all the way to #Ankō #Itosu (1831-1915). Today’s session for the #30daysofkarate is an homage to #ChokiMotobu (1870-1944). Among his writings is this nugget, “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.” So today my #practice is to block and then immediately counter strike with the same hand. #karate #budo #bushido #history #strength #meditation #honormyhistory @erickastengren @mish.mash.do @jeremylesniak @jay_the_sensational @karateculture @ando_mierzwa

Rob

About a month ago, I completed some #historical #research and traced the #lineage of my school and #sensei back all the way to #Ankō #Itosu (1831-1915). Today’s session for the #30daysofkarate is an homage to #ChokiMotobu (1870-1944). Among his writings is this nugget, “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.” So today my #practice is to block and then immediately counter strike with the same hand. #karate #budo #bushido #history #strength #meditation #honormyhistory @erickastengren @mish.mash.do @jeremylesniak @jay_the_sensational @karateculture @ando_mierzwa

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Yesterday was day 15 of#30daysofkarate … AND I FORGOT TO POST! Halfway point and I have to say that this time has been more challenging. From finding time to remaining focused, this has been tougher. But it’s also been rewarding for the same reason. #karate #meditation #budo #bushido #strength #martialarts #determination #focus @ando_mierzwa @karateculture @jay_the_sensational @jeremylesniak @mish.mash.do @erickastengren

Rob

Yesterday was day 15 of#30daysofkarate … AND I FORGOT TO POST! Halfway point and I have to say that this time has been more challenging. From finding time to remaining focused, this has been tougher. But it’s also been rewarding for the same reason. #karate #meditation #budo #bushido #strength #martialarts #determination #focus @ando_mierzwa @karateculture @jay_the_sensational @jeremylesniak @mish.mash.do @erickastengren

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An excellent #book with an unfortunate name. Delves into modern #medicine and talks about #vital #points in terms of their place within the #centralnervoussystem Yes, day 14 of #30daysofkarate was spent #reading #studying and #practicing #kyusho Whether or not you believe in its practical application, it’s part of #martialarts #history and worth studying. And, of course, finished today with #meditation. #karate #bushido #budo #strength #pressurepoints #tcm @erickastengren @jeremylesniak @karateculture @jay_the_sensational @ando_mierzwa @mish.mash.do

Rob

An excellent #book with an unfortunate name. Delves into modern #medicine and talks about #vital #points in terms of their place within the #centralnervoussystem Yes, day 14 of #30daysofkarate was spent #reading #studying and #practicing #kyusho Whether or not you believe in its practical application, it’s part of #martialarts #history and worth studying. And, of course, finished today with #meditation. #karate #bushido #budo #strength #pressurepoints #tcm @erickastengren @jeremylesniak @karateculture @jay_the_sensational @ando_mierzwa @mish.mash.do

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#30daysofkarate and it’s Day 13 already! Tonight was the second day of testing my young #karateka and I’m incredibly #proud of them. They worked hard and definitely earned their new belts. Gonna finish the day a little while from now with some #meditation under the stars. @karateculture @mish.mash.do @ando_mierzwa @jay_the_sensational @jeremylesniak @erickastengren #karate #martialarts #bushido #meditation #training #kidskarate

Rob

#30daysofkarate and it’s Day 13 already! Tonight was the second day of testing my young #karateka and I’m incredibly #proud of them. They worked hard and definitely earned their new belts. Gonna finish the day a little while from now with some #meditation under the stars. @karateculture @mish.mash.do @ando_mierzwa @jay_the_sensational @jeremylesniak @erickastengren #karate #martialarts #bushido #meditation #training #kidskarate

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#30daysofkarate – it was a pleasure and #honor to test (among others) @erickastengren for 3rd kyu tonight. An hour in the dojo and that’s a wrap for tonight. Congratulations! #karate #martialarts #bushido #budo #blackbelt #dojo #training #strength #testing #fun #goju #shorei #achieve @jeremylesniak @jay_the_sensational @ando_mierzwa @mish.mash.do @karateculture

Rob

#30daysofkarate – it was a pleasure and #honor to test (among others) @erickastengren for 3rd kyu tonight. An hour in the dojo and that’s a wrap for tonight. Congratulations! #karate #martialarts #bushido #budo #blackbelt #dojo #training #strength #testing #fun #goju #shorei #achieve @jeremylesniak @jay_the_sensational @ando_mierzwa @mish.mash.do @karateculture

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#30daysofkarate Day 11 and I’m feeling #strong. Tonight was a combined #exercise of #visualization and #meditation Spent just over 30 minutes meditating and letting my mind throw attackers at me. Still #writing my #blog #article on #traditionalmartialarts and the search for #ritual. Forgive the bad picture, it’s after 1;00 AM and it’s dark #karate #kobudo #budo #bushido #martialarts #training #innerstrength #innerpeace @erickastengren @karateculture @mish.mash.do @ando_mierzwa @jay_the_sensational @jeremylesniak

Rob

#30daysofkarate Day 11 and I’m feeling #strong. Tonight was a combined #exercise of #visualization and #meditation Spent just over 30 minutes meditating and letting my mind throw attackers at me. Still #writing my #blog #article on #traditionalmartialarts and the search for #ritual. Forgive the bad picture, it’s after 1;00 AM and it’s dark #karate #kobudo #budo #bushido #martialarts #training #innerstrength #innerpeace @erickastengren @karateculture @mish.mash.do @ando_mierzwa @jay_the_sensational @jeremylesniak

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Day 10 of #30daysofkarate and it feels great – definitely winning the “fight for a happy life”. 45 minutes spent with the #bokken and #tonfa, followed by #bunkai and odd looks from the neighbors who were sitting outside and watching #football. Finished with some #hojoundo for fun. Lol. Another cool night in the forecast so I’ll do a lengthy #meditation under the stars again. #happyplace #budo #bushido #martialarts #training #karate #kobudo #kyusho #meditate #mindfulness #journaling #journey @jay_the_sensational @mish.mash.do @erickastengren @karateculture @ando_mierzwa @jeremylesniak

Rob

Day 10 of #30daysofkarate and it feels great – definitely winning the “fight for a happy life”. 45 minutes spent with the #bokken and #tonfa, followed by #bunkai and odd looks from the neighbors who were sitting outside and watching #football. Finished with some #hojoundo for fun. Lol. Another cool night in the forecast so I’ll do a lengthy #meditation under the stars again. #happyplace #budo #bushido #martialarts #training #karate #kobudo #kyusho #meditate #mindfulness #journaling #journey @jay_the_sensational @mish.mash.do @erickastengren @karateculture @ando_mierzwa @jeremylesniak

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#30daysofkarate day 9 and I forgot to post yesterday. Bounced back from a disappointing day 8 with mostly #cardio (much needed) and a bunch of basics (strikes, kicks, blocks). In stead of #meditation last night, I made #bacon. Same thing if you think about it! A good day! #karate #budo #bushido #martialarts #strength #determination #innerstrength #backinthesaddle @jeremylesniak @ando_mierzwa @karateculture @erickastengren @mish.mash.do @jay_the_sensational

Rob

#30daysofkarate day 9 and I forgot to post yesterday. Bounced back from a disappointing day 8 with mostly #cardio (much needed) and a bunch of basics (strikes, kicks, blocks). In stead of #meditation last night, I made #bacon. Same thing if you think about it! A good day! #karate #budo #bushido #martialarts #strength #determination #innerstrength #backinthesaddle @jeremylesniak @ando_mierzwa @karateculture @erickastengren @mish.mash.do @jay_the_sensational

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