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My most memorable karate moment?
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A student recently asked me what my most memorable training memory is. I have many, from achievements that I have been proud of to obstacles I've overcome. One of them that comes to mind now, is my…Continue

Tags: sparring, oliver, testing, test, belt

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Oliver Apr 11, 2010.

Verbal Judo
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Our school is integrating a program called Verbal Judo intoour classes. It’s a set of  tactical communications lessons that goeshand-in-hand with our existing martial arts curriculum.  Thegoal of…Continue

Tags: curriculum, self defense, verbal judo

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Oliver Apr 8, 2010.

I'll go first
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I was introduced to the martial arts in 1999 by my good friend, Phillip Debord. Under Masters Ron and Dave Joslin, I learned the Okinawan art of Isshinryu Karate. I greatly enjoyed everything that I…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Oliver Apr 4, 2010.

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The Big Tiny Tiger Toy Drive: Toy Drop Off and Children's Home Tour at The Sacramento Children's Home

May 18, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm
Please join Isaac Hull as he delivers the toys collected from the Big Tiny Tiger Toy Drive to the Sacramento Children's Home. The Children's Home has offered to give us a short tour of the main lobby, a lesson about what the they do for local children and a brief history of the home.  We will be meeting at the main lobby at 3:00pm on May 18, 2012.  We hope to see you there.    See More
May 16
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Dojo Mom - Susan at Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento

Susan, a mom at our dojo, takes the time to share with us her experiences training along side her son. She trains with her son Aaron at Zen Martial Arts in E...
May 1
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Belt Testing and Promotions with Kyoshi Joslin at "Coloma Community Center"

May 2, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm
This is a very special day for a few very special folks. At belt testings we take a look at the students who are ready to test and be awarded their new Isshinryu Ranks. Kyoshi Ron Joslin will be our special guest this time! At this ceremony, we have Tiny Tigers and Little Dragons testing for their black-belts as well as our first adults testing for their Brown-Belts in Isshinryu. It's traditional for ALL students to come to a dojo belt testing ceremony. Let's all learn together and show our…See More
Apr 28
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Belt Testing and Promotions with Kyoshi Joslin at "Coloma Community Center"

May 2, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm
This is a very special day for a few very special folks. At belt testings we take a look at the students who are ready to test and be awarded their new Isshinryu Ranks. Kyoshi Ron Joslin will be our special guest this time! At this ceremony, we have Tiny Tigers and Little Dragons testing for their black-belts as well as our first adults testing for their Brown-Belts in Isshinryu. It's traditional for ALL students to come to a dojo belt testing ceremony. Let's all learn together and show our…See More
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Belt Testing and Promotions with Kyoshi Joslin at "Coloma Community Center"

May 2, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm
This is a very special day for a few very special folks. At belt testings we take a look at the students who are ready to test and be awarded their new Isshinryu Ranks. Kyoshi Ron Joslin will be our special guest this time! At this ceremony, we have Tiny Tigers and Little Dragons testing for their black-belts as well as our first adults testing for their Brown-Belts in Isshinryu. It's traditional for ALL students to come to a dojo belt testing ceremony. Let's all learn together and show our…See More
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7-Year Old's Play-Doh Karate Project on Good Day Sacramento

Nathaniel, a 7-year old karate student at Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento collected over 1,000 cans of Play-Doh for WEAVE in order to earn his 'Tiny Tiger Bla...
Apr 18
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Sacramento Boy Collects 800 Cans of Play-Doh for WEAVE

"I just got off the phone with a producer at Good Day Sacramento. Nathaniel, you are about to be famous sir!"
Apr 16
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Sacramento Boy Collects 800 Cans of Play-Doh for WEAVE

"Whoa! This is so awesome! Great job Nathaniel! You are a true martial arts warrior."
Apr 16
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Sacramento Boy Collects 800 Cans of Play-Doh for WEAVE

Nathaniel, a 7-year old karate student at Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento shares the results of his effort to collect cans of Play-Doh for the families at WEA...
Apr 12
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Controversial documentary “Bully” comes to Tower Theatre

I was recently asked to share my thoughts about the movie "Bully" in a Land Park News interview. The following article is in the April 5th, 2012 issue of Land Park News. You can also download a PDF of the complete issue.Controversial documentary “Bully” comes to Tower TheatreBy CORRIE PELC, Valley Community Newspapers writerThis year, 13 million American kids will be bullied, and three million students…See More
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Mike Oliver commented on Chrissy Scott's blog post My Personal Goal in Writing
"To take this project to the next level would be to chronicle your training so as to inspire or motivate others. Get some video of your runs, your crossfit work, and your work in class. Diet?"
Apr 11
Mike Oliver left a comment for Lisa Barker
"Welcome to the other half of our dojo Lisa!"
Apr 10
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Inside the City Magazine: Black Belts Rebuild

Our efforts in Alabama were recently spotlighted in the Inside the City and Inside East Sacramento magazines. You can view the complete April issue over at Inside Publications or download the PDF. Thank you Terry for spotlighting the work of HERO, the UBBT, and our Sacramento…See More
Apr 6
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Mike Oliver left a comment for Stacia D. Kelly
"Hey Stacia, welcome to the Sacramento team!"
Apr 3
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Meet Ultimate Black Belt Test Team 9

"Great video Sir! Thank you for sharing this amazing experience with me again this year :D "
Apr 1
Dave Samuel commented on Mike Oliver's video
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Meet Ultimate Black Belt Test Team 9

"Awesome video, it is great to see people with a commitment to helping others."
Mar 31

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Controversial documentary “Bully” comes to Tower Theatre

I was recently asked to share my thoughts about the movie "Bully" in a Land Park News interview. The following article is in the April 5th, 2012 issue of Land Park News. You can also download a PDF of the complete issue.

Controversial documentary “Bully” comes to Tower Theatre

By CORRIE PELC, Valley…

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Posted on April 12, 2012 at 1:19pm

Inside the City Magazine: Black Belts Rebuild

Our efforts in Alabama were recently spotlighted in the Inside the City and Inside East Sacramento magazines. You can view the complete April issue over at Inside Publications or download the PDF. Thank…

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Posted on April 6, 2012 at 12:30pm

Analyzing your Practice

I'm sitting here on a Southwest flight heading into Birmingham next to Ms. Scott and Mr. Hadlock. We're on our way to help out the HALE organization in whatever ways they need--likely building and restoring old homes and structures for those in need within the community. For the next few days, this remote county of Alabama is my dojo. This is my training. It is my practice. And just like I would analyze my practice of yesterday's bag work or kata repetition, right now I am analyzing and… Continue

Posted on March 28, 2012 at 12:27pm

Out of the Dojo Into the World: Project Guide Download

I made this 7-page guide to help students and families that are working on leadership and community projects. It's designed to walk you through a project from start to finish. It also describes how a student can earn star patches to put on their karate uniforms by successfully documenting their project.

I wish that someone had given me a guide like this when I was a child to help with planning all of those school projects. My wish is that students find this guide useful for any…

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Posted on February 22, 2012 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

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At 2:38am on June 15, 2011, Jeremy Cochran said…
Yes, I am training again it really feels good to seriously train again. I honestly don't know how or why I stayed away from it for so long.
At 3:29pm on June 9, 2011, Jeremy Cochran said…
Hi Mr. Oliver all is good here the family is happy and healthy. How about you? 
At 8:40am on March 2, 2011, Adren Bradley said…
Mr Oliver, do we have a "kicks" sheet posted, like the "upper body basics"? I love making my own notes as I learn each level, thanks.
At 3:20pm on January 25, 2011, Ileen Jellison said…

I'm way past fashionably late to say "Thanks" for the Mother's Day wish, but

unfortunately during that time my Mom (age 98) was in Hospice and passed

on May 12th sooooo I was kind of out of it at the time.  Thanks again.

At 1:42pm on November 4, 2010, Chi Chi Anyanwu said…
I just saw that you wished me Happy Birthday! I know it's late but...THANK YOU!!!!
At 8:30am on October 12, 2010, Teng Yang said…
Hi Sir.  My body is doing fine.  I'm a little sore, but, loving every second of the training. 
At 9:12am on September 21, 2010, Chi Chi Anyanwu said…
Thank you! I had a great birthday yesterday!!
At 2:19pm on August 11, 2010, Lisa Clark said…
Congrats on the contributing writer spot! Looking forward to reading about what we learn in class.
At 1:34pm on August 3, 2010, Jim Nishimura said…
Thanks Mike. My family and I are planning to move to Sacramento from San Jose within the next half a year. We are moving into a house on 49th, not too far from your dojo.
I have 2 sons, 5 and 8, and want them to learn a martial art. My older son Joshua has been taking aikido for over a year, but I think it would be good for
him to learn karate and possibly judo as well (in time). But I'm going to wait until his brother Noah turns 6 before enrolling him too.
At 9:40am on June 12, 2010, Sara said…
Thank you for the Mother's Day wish Mr. Oiver. :)

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