Karate

Black Tip Test A large part of human life is facing challenges and doing things that you feel with great conviction you cannot do. One of the most intimidating tasks I have ever faced was performing Retreating Dragon during my black tip test in Karate. From the sheer intricacy of the form, my absence of confidence as well as the actual test all play a role in the course of events. To begin with is the fact that Retreating Dragon is the most complex and challenging forms I have ever dealt with…

I evoke waking up every 5 minutes checking my blue IPod to see the time. Every time I woke up I would look outside my gelid, frosted window and see the sky darken to a faint violent. As the sky lightens, I would awaken even more. Just as the clock hit 7:30 A.M. sharp my alarm went off, “beep, beep, beep” desiring that I had gotten more sleep. I had opened my eyes like I had 50 cups of coffee, and jumping out of bed like a deer running from its predator. Getting up so fast got me really…

was an example of the undeniable truth that every other male in the parking lot already knew, resistance is futile when you get the “mommy voice”, it does not matter how old you are. Joshua never really stopped talking as she straightened his white karate gi; confirming to herself the newly purchased brown t-shirt that peeked from beneath the gi was up to her fashion standards. As I was pulling Joshua’s gear bag out of the back of the car, enjoying this moment with some amusement, I glanced at…

the gym. “Come on! Let’s go inside of the gym to find a seat.” “I’ll just stay here for now. I kind of don’t want to go inside yet,” I replied. “Why not?” The reasonings I had to not go into the gym were driven by one thought; it was my first karate state tournament. It can’t be, I thought, that bad.…

I feel that getting Black Belt is a huge accomplishment in my life. I feel really powerful and i learned so much respect throughout my journey of being in Taekwondo. I got inspired by watching the karate kid because I've always wanted to to be a Black belt in my life so me and my brother decided to join Taekwondo and go through all the belts and learn the moves and forms. I am so happy about the day finally coming for me getting my black belt. Now i never will have to worry about getting any…

in their studies of martial arts and further improving my own skills. I got the idea of starting karate when I was in fifth grade. One of my friends was a student here so naturally, I asked my parents if I could start classes here. Sure enough, my parents signed me and my brother up for karate. Anticipation began to build before my first class, but after the first class, I knew that I liked karate. After…

There are many things that make me who I am; regardless if it comes from the past, present or future. I am a simple person with many hopes, dreams, and ambitions.When talking about my favorite things they range from different spectrums. The first thing that is very exciting to me are films. I nearly go to the movie theater every friday to watch a new movie. I like films like Fast and Furious, Divergent, The Hunger Games, and etc. Films are really cool and depicts dreams that we wish were real.…

as a martial artist I have had so many experiences, so before going for 1st Dan Black Belt. I would like to share my story. Why I Began Martial Arts During my childhood, my family and I were super obsessed with karate and kung - fu movies. Mostly movies like karate kid were our motivation to start taekwondo. When my sister and I were younger, my sister had shown the biggest interest in becoming a martial artist. She had amazing flexibility and it was obvious she could succeed in…

Weaknesses are limitations that can interfere with the school 's main objective. One weakness the school has is maintaining its students, but sometimes it is outside of their control. Several students that have stopped participating have claimed they do not have time or have simply become too busy. While on the other hand students lose interest and discourage themselves from continuing. This school is paid off of people 's extra money since learning taekwondo is not a necessity like food,…

Taiko and ritualistic practices in Japan Introduction Taiko drumming in Japanese culture is inextricably tied to several historical ritualistic practices. These range from establishing a working rhythm while performing labor to martial arts and military cadence. Often noted as one of Japan 's core reflections of traditional Japanese culture, Taiko has evolved from its traditional roots into a popular contemporary sport. This paper would explore the origins of Taiko drumming, its applications in…