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Tag: mindset

  • The Power of Gratitude by Gene Burke

    Gratitude is a transformative force that enriches our lives, fostering deeper connections and a profound sense of fulfillment. One powerful method to cultivate gratitude is through the Japanese practice of Naikan, which offers structured self-reflection to enhance our understanding of ourselves and our relationships. Naikan, meaning “inside looking” or “introspection,” is a structured method of…

  • Frustration as a Power for Positive Change

    We’ve all been there, expecting someone to show up for us, only to be left disappointed. Maybe a friend promised to call and didn’t, a colleague brushed off a request, or you reached out for help and were met with silence. In those moments, it’s easy to feel invisible, unappreciated, or even betrayed. But here’s…

  • BUDO Teaching Philosophy

    Originally Published: October 25, 2024 by Shihan Tom Shihan Tom is a 6th-dan in Kyokushin and has been a teacher for many around the world. He’s always seeking to learn more and teach more. To be a good teacher, one has to be of the mindset of a student. The teacher needs to recall viscerally what…

  • WHY Kata is Important by Tom Callahan Shihan

    First Published: January 24, 2024 Shihan Tom Shihan Tom is a 6th-dan in Kyokushin and has been a teacher for many around the world. He’s always seeking to learn more and teach more. The General Misunderstanding of Kata When discussing full-contact martial arts, (karate specifically), the mention of kata is often met with a yawn or…

  • Osu no Seishin-The Spirit of Perseverance in Real Life

    There’s a phrase that resonates deeply with me, Osu no Seishin. In martial arts, especially in disciplines like Kyokushin karate, this phrase embodies the “spirit of perseverance,” or more literally, “to push through.” It’s a mindset forged in sweat, repetition, and quiet struggle. And it doesn’t just belong in the dojo, it belongs everywhere. It…