We do not charge for belts or for rank testing at our dojo here in Sacramento. However, many of our students have approached us wanting to keep the tradition of giving something back. Our answer for you is to help us collectively support Sutter Child Life here in Sacramento. A donation as small as $10 can make a difference. The …
How Self-Discipline Affects Self-Esteem
Self-Discipline and Self-Esteem are directly related. How can we leverage this as parents to not only get our children to do what is expected without being told, but also boost their self-esteem? This is the kind of work that we do at Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento. You can learn more about our school and our class for kids and …
Zen Martial Arts Sacramento – Fostering Self Discipline
Self-Discipline is an oft talked about topic in the martial arts. Many parents bring their child to a martial arts school in order instill a sense of self-discipline in them. But what exactly is self-discipline, why is it important, and how can we foster it in our children? This is the kind of work that we do at Zen Martial …
Healthy Competition in the Dojo
While traditional competition at tournaments is a large part of karate training for many, sometimes the best kind competition is found with your own dojo mates. Use healthy competition to raise yourself and those around you to new heights. This is the kind of work that we do at Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento. You can learn more about our …
Be your own Sensei
While we learn from our peers, instructors, and Sensei, it is important to remember the value of self-evaluation not just in the dojo, but also in our lives as well. This is the kind of work that we do at Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento. You can learn more about our school and our classes for kids and adults by …
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 be a whole and complete students are expected to take what they are learning ‘out of the dojo and into the world.’ Here, Sensei Oliver explains how children can take the etiquette and manners that the learn in the dojo and apply …
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 Sacramento. For more information about Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento, please visit https://zenmartial.com
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-month long candidacy process and the challenges that he will face. Emil is the first young person to take up this challenge and he is setting the bar very high for those that follow. For more information about Zen Martial Arts, and how we are committed …
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 the feel of taking our class outdoors. What a wonderful vacation from the busy life of the city and school. You can learn more about our martial arts classes in Sacramento by visiting https://zenmartial.com
Sacramento Karate Kids at Mulch Madness McKinley Park
Young Clifford, a student at Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento, recently gathered his karate friends to help the Sacramento Tree Foundation distribute mulch to the tress at McKinley park. Here Clifford explains how the mulch helps tress and what in the world this all has to do with self-defense. You can learn more about our martial arts classes in Sacramento …