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.
Virginia Beach Mart ial arts school Jan 17, 2023

3 Reasons Why BJJ Practitioners Should Try Okinawan Karate: Complementary Stand-Up Striking, Kata and Forms, and Contact Sparring

By Sean Schroeder article, BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)

3 Reasons Why BJJ Practitioners Should Try Okinawan Karate: Complementary Stand-Up Striking, Kata and Forms, and Contact Sparring. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioners are known for their proficiency in ground fighting techniques, but have you ever considered branching out and exploring other martial arts styles? One style that is worth considering is Okinawan Karate. Stand up
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Jan 17, 2023
Jan 14, 2023

The Spirit of our Fighting Art

By Sean Schroeder Virginia Beach

The Spirit of our Fighting Arts How do you select a martial art school that is right for you? It seems they all boast the same tired platitudes: Self-Respect, Control, Discipline, Become a better version of yourself.  It really is overwhelming! Look at the spirit of what is being taught. The spirit of our fighting
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Jan 10, 2023
Dec 30, 2022

Fail forward – The path to success

By Sean Schroeder article

Fail forward, fail fast and frequently this is the path to success Failure is unacceptable today. We, as a society, teach children that “everyone is a winner” and give participation awards for not winning. Problems arise when we are insulated from failing, prevented from experiencing failure. We miss out on valuable lessons that have the
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Dec 28, 2022

Enjewel Self-Defense workshop

By Sean Schroeder Self-defense

Fight human trafficking. Help EnJewel in their mission against human trafficking Your Hosts EnJewel Ending Human Trafficking Coastal Virginia karate is teaming up to support Enjewel, a local non-profit organization whose mission is…   To advocate that all people have the right to the pursuit of happiness and to their rights of freedom. We are to be
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Dec 24, 2022
Dec 21, 2022

Okinawan karate systems

By Sean Schroeder Karate

Okinawan Karate systems Many accept that Karate comes from Japan, but this would be inaccurate. They should not accredit the existence of Karate to Japan, but to a little island kingdom between Japan and China, called the Ryūkyū Kingdom, now referred to as Okinawa, Japan. Through the kingdom’s close ties to China, their martial arts
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Martial Arts Virginia Beach Kids Teens Adult Class Dec 19, 2022