Author: Sean Schroeder

Sean Schroeder has been training and studying Okinawan Shorin-ryu since 1974 under Kyoshi Noel Smith in Virginia Beach. Though he only attended one school, OBI Karate, he has none the less trained with other leading martial artists and learned new concepts, which he has applied to the foundation.Sean believes as a student of Karate, or any martial art, the student learns a foundation and he must build upon it. Much like college students learn from their professors.Sean doesn’t consider Karate as the Japanese consider it, it is not for seeking perfection. Instead, Karate is to be learned to strengthen the mind and body, with the primary intention of becoming formidable, and capable of defending one’s self. It is the art of self-protection, not the art of self-perfection.
Mar 23, 2024

Mental Benefits of Karate

The Mental Benefits of Practicing Martial Arts: How It Promotes Well-being You’ve reached a point in your career where success is measured not just by performance, but by well-being. Long hours and demanding schedules can take a toll, leaving you feeling drained and imbalanced. But what if there was a way to achieve a healthy,
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Mar 22, 2024

Welcome to our Karate & Martial arts blog

This blog is a brain dump of sorts regarding karate, and anything martial arts related. Many of these blogs will be of an explorative nature, “what-if” hypothesis based. It’s my attempt to push beyond the rigid environment of “traditional”, “Classical” or “Authentic” Karate/Martial arts. You are welcome to join me on my mind dumps, comments
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Nov 11, 2023

Martial Arts and achieving Goals

Martial arts: Setting & Achieving Goals To achieve success in any endeavor, prioritizing the establishment, attainment, and pursuit of goals is crucial. Top managers are required to meet production goals, while top salesmen must achieve sales targets, and the list extends to various roles. While the primary intention of this post is not to provide
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Nov 5, 2023

Beyond the forms: The true essence of Karate

Beyond the Forms: The true essence of Karate The Close Relationship Between Karate and Kung Fu Karate and Kung-fu share a close relationship. Karate was significantly influenced by Kung Fu, and these two martial arts are separated by only a slight degree. In Kobayashi Shorin-ryu, our foundational kata is Nahianchi Shodan, which embodies the fundamental
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Sep 23, 2023

Repetition, the key to becoming more.

Repetition, the key to becoming more. Repetition is miss understood and therefore the concept of learning, or becoming more through repetition, is lost. To learn through repetition requires more than simply reading the same passage in a book over and over again. In the world of karate, running through Kata month-after-month can become boring, and
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Flow Like water Sep 14, 2023

Be Like Water … Move like water

Martial artist seek to flow, we liken this flowing to moving like water. Be Like Water Author:Sean Schroeder, Director Cova Karate9/14/2023 How I learned to flow Like Water  As a dedicated martial artist, I realized after several years of training in what some would define as the “old way” of karate, that there was an
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Aug 31, 2023

Karate For Adults

Adult Karate Classes Start your karate journey today!   Unleash Your Potential Through Karate: A Transformative Journey Embrace the art of karate as a young business professional, and embark on a journey that will reshape your path to success. Step beyond the confines of boardrooms and deadlines, and find in karate a sanctuary for both
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Aug 28, 2023

The Laws of Self-discipline

The Laws of Self-Discipline: How They Apply to Karate Training and Business Success Self-discipline is essential for success in any area of life. It is the ability to control your thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to achieve your goals. There are many laws of self-discipline, but some of the most important ones include: Take
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