by Johnson, Bill Hi all, I guess this thread illustrates one of the significant differences between budo and sport. In sport karate, one is defeating an opponent. In budo, one is defeating the self. Minamoto Musashi points out that the warrior must learn to keep the mind calm and focused, not afflicted by external distractions. …
Category Archive: Articles of Interest
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Aug 25 1996
Why I chose Uechi-ryu
by Lisa DiOrio Being thirtysomething and a working mother of two, I don’t devote much time to personal activities. But last summer, coerced by my husband, I put aside two nights a week to join him in a karate class. Since my experience with karate had previously consisted exclusively of “The Karate Kid” and B-grade …
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Aug 24 1996
Using Uechi Ryu Karate Training to Help Overcome Life’s Challenges
by Jacqueline S. Blackburn, Nidan Hello, my name is Jacqueline Suzanne Blackburn and I am currently a 39 year old female Uechi Ryu Practitioner. I was asked to write a few words of what it was like to be a woman and train in Uechi Ryu. At the 1995 Tiger, Crane and Dragon Summer camp, …
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Aug 23 1996
Uechi-ryu Karate/Kobudo Association Proposal
by Ron Klein Introduction and Background Kobudo has been an integral part of the instruction offered at the Uechi-Ryu (NAC/SOKE) dojo in Michigan for several decades. Kobudo kata and kata applications have been introduced from various Okinawan martial arts systems by different individuals. Recognition of proficiency has been demonstrated through invitation of NAC instructors to …
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Aug 22 1996
The Uechi Ryu Sensei
by Jacqueline S. Blackburn Senseis have a responsibility in their position as a teacher of Uechi Ryu. The higher the rank, the greater the expectation of a junior student of that Sensei. A Uechi Ryu Sensei must display all the skills they have learned which includes the internal, moral, and spiritual aspect as well as …
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Aug 21 1996
Memo to: All Uechi-ryu Karate Dojos in Nova Scotia and P.E.I.
From: Dave Hunt on behalf of Sensei Mattson Re: NAC Referee Certification Sensei Mattson asked if I would contact all of you regarding referee certification. He would like to have your ideas and feelings towards the implementation of an official referee program. It would likely involve regular clinics in Nova Scotia to acheive referee status …
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Aug 20 1996
Master Degree Thesis Section
Teaching Martial Arts at the College and University Level by Joan Neide, Ed.D. Department of Health and Physical Education California State University, Sacramento Teaching the martial arts at the university and college level can be a very rewarding experience. The majority of students are eager, excited to try new things, and even though not all …
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Aug 19 1996
Skills For Effective Teaching
by Joan Neide, Ed.D. Department of Health and Physical Education California State University, Sacramento Course: P.E. 032 Uechi-ryu Karate 1. Plan lessons using a standard format. Objectives should be written in the psychomotor, affective, and/or cognitive domain. Activities or tasks must match objectives. 2. Establish a safe environment; have students participate in a safe environment. …
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Aug 17 1996
Martial Arts Cross Training
by John Ray I think that I might have some small amount of thought on this idea that may help others (and myself) to clarify the benefits of “cross training”. I have had some experience in training in very unrelated arts, for long periods, under very unrelated and quite different sensei, up to dan ranks. …
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Aug 17 1996
Women students with special problems in the dojo…
George sent a series of letters to me from the cyberdojo on the subject of a woman who came from an abusive relationship who cried during sparring whenever certain types of (nonsexual) contact occured. The individual in the first letter wanted to know if there was a way that a person might “train through” this …
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