Virginia Beach Karate School
Persistence alone is not the root to success No endeavor is ever accomplished without incorporating specific principles. Persistence is one of those principles that is regularly preached in Martial arts and carries over to business. But, as important as persistence is to any level of success, it cannot standalone, as the sole principle to guarantee
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Dachi (立:だち) – It all comes DOWN to the Stance August 2023 | Issue 1 Unveiling the Essence of Stance in Life and Combat Greetings and welcome, readers, to the inaugural edition of our newsletter, Dachi. The very essence of our chosen name encapsulates a profound truth that resonates not only within the realm of
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Unleash Your Potential with Outdoor Karate Classes for Teens! For teenagers on the lookout for an exhilarating and empowering activity. CoVA Karate proudly presents our Outdoor Karate Classes designed exclusively for teens (12-16). Why Choose CoVA Karate’s Teen-Focused Training? At CoVA Karate, we understand that being a teenager comes with its unique set of challenges
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Lost in Translation: The Decline of Traditional Karate’s Essence and Self-Protection Focus Recently, I read the following, and it illustrates an issue that is prevalent throughout what I will refer to as traditional martial arts. Kyoshi Noel Smith, wrote in the foreword of Hermman Bayers book (Analysis of Genuine Karate 2: Sociocultural Development, Commercialization, and
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https://youtu.be/BroBg8q9TFc Breaking the Mold: Challenging the Dominance of Rote Learning in Karate for Self-Protection Abstract: This white paper compares teaching Karate for self-protection using a conceptual framework versus a rote learning frame work. The paper will comprehensively explain conceptual and rote learning in Karate while providing detailed examples of both. Through a systematic examination
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Correction Based Training, triggered by an error or a mistake? The aim of this article is to explore error based correction training in Karate, or simply Correction based training. The article explores how errors made by students are the driving force in teaching Karate. Therefore, correction based training requires that the instructor identifies an error,
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CoVa Karate Dojo Precepts These precepts are fundamental principles to for our students to think about as they train weather in the dojo or at other locations.Many of the precepts build upon each other. The order in which we present them shouldn’t suggest one is more important than the other. Each is all equally important,
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Mar 1, 2023
Coastal Virginia 100 Kata Challenge. Our goal is to bring awareness to local non-profit organizations.
Feb 24, 2023
Awaken Your Inner Momma Bear Women’s self-defense classes for our modern world We specifically designed this program to teach moms how to protect their little ones, while increasing the odds for yourself. Think of it this way: professional life guards go to the aid of a person in distress, they are trained to protect themselves
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Virginia beach school Students 10 years and up. Parents, give your children skills to succeed in life. To get ahead, they’ll need mental toughness and a strong personal character. Our program will help your child develop discipline, focus, and confidence, as well as provide them with a healthy outlet for energy. So why not give
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