An awesome day 18 of #30daysofkarate – spent another 2 hours in the #dojo tonight BUT… before that I got to do a 30 minute #karate presentation to my daughter’s #daisies troop. They learned a couple blocks, strikes, and stances and we all had a great time. That’s my 3rd kyu daughter and my junior #blackbelt son helping me. It’s what #memories are made of. #martialarts #training #kobudo #budo #bushido #prouddad @karateculture @ando_mierzwa Naperville, Illinois April 20, 2017May 7, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
Day 17 of #30daysofkarate – a solid two and a half hours in the #dojo tonight, practicing #kata and #teaching a bunch of awesome kids alongside some great friends and fellow instructors. Got some personal #kobudo time with the #bo before anyone else arrived, too. Picking up some more #yoga time tomorrow. And, yes, I’m reusing a picture. 😎 @ando_mierzwa @karateculture #karate #goju #shorei #martialarts #training #strength #meditation #pinan #heian Vaughan Athletic Center April 18, 2017May 7, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Vaughan Athletic Center View in Instagram ⇒
Some pre-training reading while my son is at archery. This isn’t counting toward my hour for today, just some bonus reading/#journaling time. #karate #kobudo #martialarts #tonfa #fumio #demura #budo #bushido #goju #shorei #blackbelt #coffee Starbucks April 17, 2017May 7, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Ludwig Photo taken at: Starbucks View in Instagram ⇒
Day 15 – #HALFWAY – of #30daysofkarate Stayed up late to let the #foodbaby #from Easter lunch settle. LOL I was surprised by how quickly it felt to reach the mid point. Spent today’s session practicing basic #strikes and #blocks and then spending some time #journaling about what I’ve discovered so far and new #training #goals based on the past 15 days. Found new energy to sail through the last 15 days. #kata #kihon #karate #martialarts #innerpeace #innerstrength #meditation #dojo #goju #shorei @karateculture @dad_aint_hip Naperville, Illinois April 17, 2017May 7, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Clarendon Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
Day 14 of #30daysofkarate – after a warm day, it dropped to the upper 60s with a gentle breeze, so I went on the back #patio for today’s hour of #karate #training – neighbors were probably wondering what the hell I was doing. Answer? #kata and some #kobudo with the #bo @karateculture @ando_mierzwa #martialarts #budo #innerpeace #innerstrength #meditation #yoga Naperville, Illinois April 16, 2017May 7, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
#Spring how I have missed thee. First lighting of the #grill this season. Lump #charcoal for the win. Should be done just in time for the #Blackhawks game tonight. #onegoal #foodporn #grilling #salmon #patio #life #cook #fire April 15, 2017May 7, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal View in Instagram ⇒
Day 13 of #30daysofkarate Some more #kata today and then I sat down with a favorite #book. @karateculture @ando_mierzwa #karate #kobudo #martialarts #reading #gichinfunakoshi #budo #meditation #history Naperville, Illinois April 15, 2017May 7, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
Day 12 of #30daysofkarate – Hemingway decided that I needed a distraction by my feet for tonight’s hour of #kihon and #kata What does it say when your #dogsofinstgram just chill out while you’re practicing #karate all around them? 🤔 Tonight was tough because my kids went to bed late so I didn’t start today’s hour until late. I really just wanted to go to bed. But I only had to power through the first 5 minutes and then I was in the zone. @karateculture @ando_mierzwa #martialarts #meditation #bushido #budo #bunkai #goju #shorei #australiancattledog #blacklab #innerstrength #innerpeace Naperville, Illinois April 13, 2017May 7, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
Day 11 of #30daysofkarate – arrived at the #dojo half an hour early. There’s something special about being the only one here. No weapons today – just #kata #kihon and, later tonight, continuing the #yoga for better flexibility. @karateculture @ando_mierzwa #karate #martialarts #innerpeace #innerstrength #training #kobudo #budo #bunkai #bushido #goju #shorei April 12, 2017May 7, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal View in Instagram ⇒
Day 10 of #30daysofkarate – can’t believe that I am a third of the way through. 2 hours in the #dojo tonight, practicing #kihon and #selfdefense Again, since the class is filled with kids, no pictures from #training tonight. I was looking forward to anther 30 minutes of #yoga tonight but it’s already midnight and I am done! @ando_mierzwa @karateculture #karate #bushido #meditation #innerstrength #innerpeace #martialarts #kobudo #journal Naperville, Illinois April 11, 2017May 7, 2017 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒