This Friday, Sensei Oliver will be auctioning off the pieces of the bat that he will break with a round kick at our graduation ceremony. All of the money from the auction will go directly to Sutter Child Life. The Child Life Program is an important part of each child’s hospital experience at Sutter Children’s Center, Sacramento. Child Life Specialists …
Get & Give – Get a Karate Belt and Give Back
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
Week 37 – Thank You Notes
The Numbers (as of 08/16): Pushups Crunches Kata Sparring Journey (Swim) Journey (Bike) Journey (Run) Kindness Journal Video Annual Totals: 35,560 35,505 716 386 2 909 837 729 35 3 1,748 Annual Targets: 50000 50000 1000 1000 2400 1000 52 12 Percent of Annual Targets Complete 71.12% 71.01% 71.60% 38.60% 72.82% 72.90% 67.31% 25.00% I know the sparring number is still …