Sacramento Martial Arts and Karate
Mike Oliver's Videos (82)
Should I take karate away from my child as a consequence of bad behavior?
As a parent of a child training in the martial arts, you may feel tempted to pull your child out of… Mike Oliver Nov 3, 2016 42 views
What NOT to Say to a Child that is Being Bullied
As parents, coaches, and mentors of young people, let's arm ourselves with the best information we… Mike Oliver Aug 29, 2016 35 views
Healthy Competition in the Dojo
While traditional competition at tournaments is a large part of karate training for many, sometimes… Mike Oliver Jun 21, 2016 40 views
Be your own Sensei
While we learn from our peers, instructors, and Sensei, it is important to remember the value of se… Mike Oliver Jun 15, 2016 53 views
The World is our Dojo - Etiquette at Home
At our dojo, a child's martial arts journey is not complete by mastering only punches and kicks. To… Mike Oliver Jun 7, 2016 61 views
How to Tie Your Child's Karate Belt Obi
Learn to tie your child's karate belt (obi) in this how-to video by Mike Oliver of Zen Martial Arts… Mike Oliver Feb 20, 2016 108 views
Emil's Isshinryu Black-Belt Challenge at Zen Martial Arts Sacramento
Emil Ramos, a black-belt candidate at our Isshinryu Karate school in Sacramento, explains his 6-mon… Mike Oliver Jul 31, 2014 1164 views
Running Outside at Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento
Our beautiful dojo location allows us to take advantage of the wonderful park space outside. I love… Mike Oliver Jun 24, 2014 93 views
Supplies for Success
Young Cole explains his "Supplies for Success" project--an effort to collect learning supplies for… Mike Oliver Jun 16, 2014 40 views
Sacramento Karate Kids at Mulch Madness McKinley Park
Young Clifford, a student at Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento, recently gathered his karate friends t… Mike Oliver May 15, 2014 100 views
Seuichin Kata - Ryukyukan International 2013 - Silver Medal
Mr. Ramos demonstrates a beautiful Seiuchin Kata at the Ryukyukan International 2013 tournament in… Mike Oliver Nov 7, 2013 255 views
Soke Shimabuku Memorial Training
Every day at our dojo in Sacramento we have multiple kids and adult classes. On May 30th 2013, all… Mike Oliver May 30, 2013 112 views
Sensei Oliver Demonstrates During Testing
This is a video of Mike Oliver demonstrating a fun self-defense set at Joslin's Martial Arts in Aub… Mike Oliver Apr 22, 2013 128 views
Zen Martial Arts - Empty Your Cup
I explain the concept of the "Empty Cup" from our karate classes and the Zen story it comes from. Y… Mike Oliver Jan 11, 2013 116 views
Grace Visits Shriner's Hospital for Children in Sacramento
As part of Grace's green-belt test at Zen Martial Arts, she choose to to help kids at Shriner's Chi… Mike Oliver Dec 19, 2012 84 views
Ryukukan US International 2013 Women's Semi-Knockdown Advanced Finals
Taken at the International US Knockdown Karate Tournament, November 3rd, 2012. This is one of our… Mike Oliver Nov 6, 2012 108 views
Message to The Sacramento Food Bank from Zen Martial Arts
Young karate student from Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento share some words for the families that wil… Mike Oliver Nov 6, 2012 73 views
Karate Kid Helps Shriner's Hospital in Sacramento
Grace from Zen Martial Arts karate school was a patient at Shriner's Hospital. As part of a project… Mike Oliver Nov 2, 2012 65 views
Good Day Sacramento visits Isshinryu Karate Champion at Zen Martial Arts
Amy Carabba of Good Day Sacramento visited Zen Martial Arts to see the training of karate champion… Mike Oliver Sep 11, 2012 240 views
Sacramento High School Students Educates on Bullying
Imelda Melchor, a West Campus High Sacramento senior, visits a local elementary school in her quest… Mike Oliver Jul 6, 2012 59 views
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