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How Long does it Take to Get a Black Belt in Karate?

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Earning a black belt in karate is a huge accomplishment that takes years of hard work, discipline, and passion for martial arts. How long it takes to reach this milestone really depends on a few things—how often you train, what your dojo requires, and how committed you are to the journey. While on average it…

What is the Karate Outfit Called: Detailed Guide for Beginners

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The attire worn by karate practitioners holds a deep connection to the art’s discipline, history, and practice. This uniform, known as the karate gi (pronounced “gee”), is far more than just clothing; it is an integral piece of training, designed with functionality, tradition, and purpose in mind. Whether you’re a seasoned martial artist or just…

What is the Best Workout to Better your Karate at Home?

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Karate is not just a martial art—it is a way of life, requiring discipline, focus, and consistent practice. If you want to take your training to the next level at home, a structured workout routine is key. The best workouts for karate should develop your strength, flexibility, endurance, and technique, all while sharpening your mental…

Karate Belt Rankings and Colors: Correct Order Explained

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Karate isn’t just about fighting—it’s about building discipline, focus, and respect. One of the best parts of it is working your way through the karate belt rankings and colors. Each belt is not just a sign of progress; it is a symbol of how much you are growing in skill and understanding. If you are…

What Size Karate Belt If My Waist is 50 Inches: L, XL or 2XL?

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Choosing the right karate belt is an important part of your practice. Your belt does not just hold your gi (uniform) together—it also represents your progress and rank in karate. But finding the right size can sometimes be tricky, especially if you’re new to karate or if your waist is on the larger side. Don’t…

Is Kickboxing Good for Self Defense – 5 Reasons to Learn

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Protecting yourself starts with finding the right self-defense approach. Whether you’re considering martial arts for safety, fitness, or a confidence boost, you’ve probably come across kickboxing. But is kickboxing really effective for self-defense? And why should you give it a try? Kickboxing is far more than a combination of punches and kicks. It’s a practical…

Why Does Martial Arts Help with Bullying?

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Finding a group that makes a person feel socially accepted, learning to be confrontational if needs be, learning to be extroverted if you have to. These some of the in which martial arts helps.A parent came into our school this week and was very open and honest about the experience.  They live in Rancho Bernardo. ...

How To Train Resilient Kids

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Here are Five great ways to help your kids become more resilient if they live in Ranchi Bernardo or 4S Ranch! Join A Mindfulness Stress Reduction Program Pioneered by Jon Kabat Zinn, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction(MBSR) has become a staple in the mental health world.  In a world that rarely lets us be present and...

Learning From Everyone In Rancho Bernardo

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One of the best things I have learned from Master Giuseppe is to keep an open mind and keep learning.  I have never met someone so skilled continue to learn from so many different people.  It has been inspirational to me to see that kind of growth through a CANI attitude (constant and never-ending improvement). ...

What You Want Out Of Training?

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It isn’t that people don’t know what they want, they don’t know what the martial arts can give them.I was 18, I had just become an instructor in Rancho Penasquitos.  I was sitting down to a meeting with the other instructors.  Our head instructor was going over students who needed special attention when someone walks...

What Makes A Good Martial Arts Teacher

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There are a couple of things that I have learned over the years from teaching kids and adults in Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch.  There are so many martial arts schools around here, and you really don’t need to find “the best” one.  There are plenty of good ones.  I have made friends with a...

Don’t Be Fooled By Price

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I don’t know about you, but in Rancho Bernardo, I can’t help but feel like things are expensive.  I have friends who live up in Orange County, and we are always talking about how expensive it is to live in the areas we do.  It is worth it though.  There is a difference between cost...

Best Martial Art For Self Defense In Rancho Bernardo

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If your like me, having two daughters, you want them to be able to protect themselves.  So what is the best martial arts system for self-defense?  I always find this question funny. Brace yourselves, I am going to reveal the best fighting system for self-defense…It’s a weapon.  Learning how to use a gun or a...

Bullying Can’t Be Stopped

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Bullying is a hot topic these days. Now you can even be bullied 24/7 with social media. Whether it is because of the media, school shootings, or overzealous parents. I hear people saying they want to end bullying, I think it is admirable but misleading and missing the point. I did my graduate paper on...

Belt Testing

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I think belt testing is a great concept.  Too often we are focused on achieving something and not celebrating the results.  The material can only fulfill you to an extent.  I like belt testing for that reason.  I don’t like belt testing fees, which may sound strange.  I remember testing for my black belt and...

Martial Arts Honesty

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Accept The Situation Martial arts for kids has grown in the last few decades from a fad to a mandatory youth experience.  Children train for a few months like they would any sport, in seasonal fashion.  Martial arts and karate, I would argue, are not just seasonal sports.  The benefits your kids receive from them...

Martial Arts for Kids With Autism/ADHD, and Other Special Needs

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There are two things that are extremely rewarding and fulfilling for any real teacher. The first is to see your students accomplish something big, that might be their first time getting an A, performing on a stage, or winning at a competition. Every teacher loves these moments because they know they helped that student reach...