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Training Honourably

January 6, 2019 Jason Pennell

“Unripe martial arts are the root of serious harm.” – The Book of Five Rings.  Miyamato Musashi (1582-1645) – Miyamato…

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Inspire Yourself.

Jason Pennell

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Lao Tzu Are you a mature accomplished adult who is…

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Training Responsibility

January 4, 2019 Jason Pennell

Our Sensei(s) are there to guide us, lead us and steer us up that mountain, they cannot do our training for us.

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What’s with all the ranks?

November 28, 2018 Jason Pennell 1 Comment

Karate student one asks student two, “What rank are you?” Student two answers, “Yellow with a green stripe and one…

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Ota Sensei visits Oshawa ON, to help spread Karate.

November 25, 2018 Jason Pennell

“Karate – an ancient art form born from a distant civilization’s need to defend themselves.” Okinawa Japan is the birthplace…

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Posted in: Dojo Filed under: Dojo, Karate, Martial arts, Oshawa, Ota, Shorin-Ryu, Training

MAKIWARA Strike Bag

September 14, 2018 Jason Pennell

After looking for an appropriate Makiwara striking bag and then ordering one from overseas, I was very disappointed in its…

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Posted in: Dojo Filed under: Daniel O'Brien, Eihachi Ota, Gary Christensen, Jason Pennell, Karate, Martial arts, Shorin-Ryu

Dojo Expectations

September 9, 2018 Jason Pennell

DOJO Expectations          In order for any organization to succeed, it must be able to fulfill a need and live…

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Posted in: Dojo Filed under: Daniel O'Brien, Eihachi Ota, Gary Christensen, Jason Pennell, Karate, Martial arts, Shorin-Ryu

Advantages of one-on-one training

July 24, 2018 Jason Pennell

Whether you’re new to Karate or have been training for years, it’s always useful to get some one-on-one training every…

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Posted in: Dojo Filed under: Daniel O'Brien, Eihachi Ota, Gary Christensen, Jason Pennell, Karate, Martial arts, Shorin-Ryu

Responsibility of Rank

April 23, 2018 Jason Pennell

When we are involved in the art of Karate, we invest our time in effort, sweat, aches, pains in the…

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