by rmgadmin | Apr 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
From Tenshin Arakawa, Shifu Tenshin Ryushin Ji How can kata be used as a tool toward achieving enlightenment?Since kata helps with concentration and Kata supports...
by rmgadmin | Apr 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA#24 in a continuing series— 84 days in the teaching life of an American sensei in 1999 If the snow continues I will have more cancellations later in the day. I’m a full time professional. I survive on teaching. So I make a few phone calls to...
by rmgadmin | Mar 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA#22 in a continuing series— 84 days in the teaching life of anAmerican sensei in 1999 I gather the class to clarify why everyone is here and what the role of a sensei entails.“Please do not implore me to change my teaching to meet needs that...
by rmgadmin | Mar 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
CHRONICLES OF THE DOJO #21 in a continuing series— 84 days in the teaching life of an American sensei in 1999) As a spiritual entity, Mitch might remind one of an agile ape walking a rickety bridge. He won’t fall off the bridge because of his primal nimbleness. But he...
by rmgadmin | May 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Searching For The Essence Of Okinawan KataBy Shifu Christopher J. Goedecke It’s true. I’m an unabashed Joisey Boy, born and bred. I am also a long term and passionate student of Okinawan martial arts. In this first, of many blogs to come, I would like to share my...
