Every day at our dojo in Sacramento we have multiple kids and adult classes. On May 30th 2013, all of our classes did 38 repetitions of Isshinryu Upper and Lower Body Basics in addition to 38 exercises such as push-ups. It was 38 years ago today that Soke Shimabuku, the founder of Isshinryu karate, passed away. I do believe that …
Sensei Oliver Demonstrates During Testing
This is a video of Sensei Mike Oliver demonstrating a fun self-defense set. This demonstration was during a black-belt awards ceremony where other students were earning their black-belts. You can learn more about our martial arts classes in Sacramento by visiting https://zenmartial.com
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. You can find this story, and others like it, in the book “Zen Flesh, Zen Bones”. You can learn more about our martial arts classes in Sacramento by visiting https://zenmartial.com
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 Children Hospital in Sacramento. Here, Grace delivers 40 “waiting room kits” that she made with help from the community and explains to the hospital board of governors why she did this fine work. You can learn more about our martial arts classes …
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 adult students, Chrissy Scott (red helmet) competing against a student from Ramtown Karate. This was the final match in the women’s semi-knockdown advanced division. Chrissy took second place in a very exciting match. This was a very well-run and professional event by Ramtown that …
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 will be receiving their most recent donations collected from their annual dojo picnic. You can learn more about our martial arts classes in Sacramento by visiting https://zenmartial.com
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 to earn her green-belt in karate, she reached out to her local community to help. You can help Grace and the Sacramento Shriner’s Children’s Hospital by bringing your filled shoe box of small toys to Zen Martial Arts at the Coloma Community …
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 Chrissy Scott as she prepares for her next competition. Amy also had a chance to talk with instructor Mike Oliver, and did a little a sparring with Emil, a junior green-belt. You can learn more about our martial arts classes in Sacramento by …
Sacramento High School Students Educates on Bullying
Imelda Melchor, a West Campus High Sacramento senior, visits a local elementary school in her quest to combat bullying in local schools. She teamed up with Zen Martial Arts to learn more about Verbal Judo and bullying. You can learn more about our martial arts classes in Sacramento by visiting https://zenmartial.com
Tom Callos Visits Zen Martial Arts – Pad Drills
Tom Callos (tomcallos.com) visits the kids at Zen Martial Arts in Sacramento. Here is a set of great pad drills that he did with the kids. They can’t wait for another visit! You can learn more about our martial arts classes in Sacramento by visiting https://zenmartial.com