teaching karate

When Opportunity Knocks…

February 10, 2010
Jason Stanley
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Five years ago I was teaching karate part time at the local community center. My student numbers were growing and my program was expanding, to the point where I had classes running there every day for 3 to 4 hours. One day one of the parents of my junior students approached me and said, “Hey, […]

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Pretzels and Sticks…

February 2, 2010
Jason Stanley
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A few weeks ago I shared with you a simple way to check the geometry of your student’s stances by using a stick, and I promised to share another way you can use a stick to help your students with their kata. ( I know I said I share this with you “next week” all […]

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The Prejudiced Sign Installer…

January 26, 2010
Jason Stanley
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I’m moving my dojo again for the 3rd time in 7 years… This time within the same parking lot where we’re currently located but in a MUCH more exposed location. It’s right at the main entrance clearly visible to every car that drives down. So last week I had the new window decals put up […]