Conquering Self-Doubt: The Karate Way to Crush Your Goals
Have you ever dreamt of starting something new, only to be held back by a voice in your head whispering negativity? We all experience self-doubt, that internal critic that tells us we’re not good enough or that our goals are out of reach. This nagging voice can be especially damaging when we’re venturing outside ourRead…
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,Read…
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, commentsRead…
Beyond Self-Defense: Why Busy Professionals Are Choosing Karate in Virginia Beach
Sensei Sean Schroeder here from CoVA Karate in Virginia Beach! We all know the classic image – a suited-up professional fending off a shadowy ninja in a dark alley. Let’s face it, that’s not exactly the reality most professionals encounter in Virginia Beach. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t incredible benefits to be found inRead…
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 provideRead…
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 fundamentalRead…
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, andRead…
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 anRead…
Karate For Adults
Adult Karate Classes Start your karate journey today! Â 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 bothRead…
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: TakeRead…
