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Practice out of the Dojo is key. Like mushybees says, practice correctly, even if it is a few foundational techniques at a time. Practice slowly at first to focus on proper technique and build up muscle memory, then incorporate speed increases. The saying is that if you cannot perform slowly, you cannot perform quickly.

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I knew a guy that could run like the wind without breathing hard. He turned in sub 6 min miles. Dude smoked like a chimney. I saw him suck down 2 cigarettes before his run, then light up after. He also took these little tiny baby steps and physically was not much to look at.

You might be able to get them through on a form that declares that the goods will leave with you. Hunters do this with rifles all the time. They, of course, cannot be a prohibited person by Canadian law. This link is the US equivalent. https://www.cbp.gov/trade/nafta/guide-customs-procedures/effect-nafta/en-temp-admissions There are a couple forms for goods entering a country. Goods entering and staying. Goods transiting. Goods entering, used, and leaving. Goods for sale. The sticky part might be the ability to identify the exact items (i.e. serial number). Call Canadian Customs. Say this to them. I am planning to take sporting goods for transit (identify the goods). The items will leave with me upon returning to the US. They will not be sold nor transferred. While Nunchuku are on the prohibited list as far as weapons go, there might be a slim chance for getting bo through under transit law. Your best (least costly) and most convenient option will be to house them on this side before you cross. I would not try to lie at the border and say they are walking sticks. Canadians are almost British when it comes to "weaponry". Maybe someday I will tell my story about my invasion of Canada with enough arms to give the PM a brain aneurysm. Yes, it is true.

Probably some places. Maybe Antarctica depending on the time of year. Karate specifically? Or martial arts in general?North Korea might not have karate, but I bet they have some form of martial arts. It might not be the easiest thing to access in Venezuela right now.

Whose turn is it to post it next year?

Great job! I am not sure I could keep up.

I know this seems quick after her earning the second stripe, but we have been studying Karate for over a year now. My daughter earned her yellow belt last night. She was not ready for the last testing cycle last August, but was probably ready for the second stripe in January. It was more of a late second stripe than early yellow belt. She was tested hard, too. After warm-ups Sensei had her alone on the floor, with everyone watching, for her Kata. She performed it 2 times. She actually did not rush and get sloppy. She made sure to hit her stances before transitioning to the next. Then we all did a tough drilling round, which worked kicks, stances, and punches. My legs are still shakey. After that, she was again alone on the floor to demonstrate her skills. Sensei faced her with different people for different skills. She demonstrated, side mount, side hold, smother hold, scarf hold mounted hold, monkey hold, o soto geri, o gami dori, uchi mawashi dori, soto mawashi dori, and did 2 rounds of grappling. Then we were all back to the floor for a round of kata. She got to sit this out, as she had completed her kata. Then we all sparred. 4 rounds. 2 of them against 3 against 1 opponent, and 1 against 2 opponents (alternating attackers and defender). After this, She was presented with her yellow belt in front of the class. I was so proud. She did all she was asked, immediately and with focus with minimal thought and only a couple slight positioning errors. She showed not fear or anxiety about being alone on the floor. I knew the test was coming, but I did not let her know. She later said she was biting the inside of her lip to keep from smiling when she got her belt. She wanted to remain serious. When she got home she had to immediately call one of her grandmothers to tell her, then show her the belt this morning. I can see her starting to understand long-term goals. She is now talking about working toward her blue belt.

good luck

Happy trip around the sun!

Be prepared to put all your effort into it. What you end up getting out of it may not be what your looking for when you start. Be open to learning.

It has helped me in my job. Not using the moves, but understanding how what we are supposed to used works.

I found a few things humorous. But, my sense of humor is pretty strange.

Sometimes it is the fact governing bodies can be fumbling misfits that saves the rest of us.

I find some uses. YouTube is great for Kata research. I like the ones that look like old VHS tapes that have been transferred. The level in instruction is awesome even if the production quality is not what we expect today. Sometimes I use them at work if I have a few minutes. I have also bought books from Amazon. It is usually easy to find what I want, although I do miss wandering the aisles of a bookstore examining all the dead trees.

I agree. While most people intend to set up a governing body to do good (excepts HOA's, they're evil), the concentration of power always attracts the corrupt and corrupts the innocent. It is ultimately the individual that respects the central idea/concept. I don't murder, not because it is against the law, but because I believe it is wrong. "If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary." James Madison, The Federalist # 51

Someday I still want to train at least for a day under you.

I am impressed by your workouts. I was never a runner, but I used to ocean swim 2 miles a day. Even then I was not fast, but steady.

So far my experience has not been like yours. I am aware and thankful how mild my condition has been. I really thought it was a pinched nerve or something. I do have better balance on my left leg, but I do find that the 3 plane movements help. I did read your thread detailing how you handled MS and training. But, we will see how mine will progress.

Imagine that. Letting kids settle things between themselves develops problem solving skills. In my experience boys that fight often become good friends (if they weren't already).

Same thoughts here. Matsu just said them better and earlier.

Be careful. You might learn something from these guys, and ladies.

I would have no problem when transitioning to a new style of wearing whatever belt my Sensei deemed appropriate. It just keeps you gi from flopping around. My only thought would be, do I reuse my old belts or start a new stack.

I am a full-time student studying accounting and finance. I also work full-time as a Security Officer at a hospital. I also am a MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) instructor at the same hospital. MOAB is a popular use of force program hospitals and schools use to CYA. I know the limitations of the program, but still work within it to better help my students. My students are required to be there, to cover the hospital from a lawsuit.

Well said Sensei8! That is exactly why I have my daughter in karate. For her to have reinforced at a young age that she needs to earn what she wants. To me, the karate is secondary. It is a tool that teaches focus, accountability, earning what you want, and goal setting. I, and our sensei, are impressed that she is able to remain focused so well for a class that is an hour and a half and gets out at 2030 at 5 years old. The class does karate, not games. She is actually doing really well lately. She is knows her kata, jujutsu wrist techniques, holds and is really progressing in her waza. There is an amount of imperfect technique, but part of that is 5 year old coordination. She has only been punished with push-ups once.