by rmgadmin | Apr 30, 2026 | Uncategorized, writings
A few students over the years have approached me with a calendar in one hand and a measuring stick in the other and silently or overtly asked, “When will I advance?” Few ask, “Where am I standing now?” In the old ways, rank was not pursued—because it was not a...
by rmgadmin | Oct 30, 2025 | writings
Hayashi Tomio (Christopher J.Goedecke) led a seminar on October 12, 2025 with four, multi-decade experts on advanced karate training. The panel emphasized the importance of community and internal martial arts, the social aspects and subtlety of advanced martial arts...
by rmgadmin | Aug 15, 2025 | writings
Seisan (also Seishan or Sesan) is one of the most widely practiced forms in traditional Okinawan karate. Prior to 1908, according to one researcher, every major style taught it. Its origins are steeped in both history and legend. Historians have found no evidence...
by rmgadmin | Jan 14, 2025 | writings
During the first quarter century of my isshinryu training, I thought I was on target with my kata understanding. I was a career professional teacher. If I wasn’t hitting the bull’s eye, it didn’t bode well for my students. With hindsight, after fifty-six...
by rmgadmin | Aug 29, 2023 | writings
You are not alone. Given our world’s events, your inner ground is very likely shaking. And your ability to maintain balance, like so many of us, is being challenged. You need a firm foothold and sure grasp to maintain your stability in this time of great uncertainty....
by rmgadmin | Jan 10, 2023 | writings
This story was originally entitled The Wonderful Art of a Cat. It was written to describe the importance of spiritual elements within the Martial Arts. The original author was Ito‑Tenzen‑Tadanari, the eldest son of Ono-Jiroemon‑Tadaaki, the originator of the Ono...
