The Two Most Powerful Weapons of Martial Arts

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Nunchakus, the katana sword, double sticks, and others are among some of the weapons to be mastered through different styles of traditional martial arts.  All of them have their own merits, but I believe the two most powerful weapons which can multiply the power of your techniques are the subconscious mind and Chi energy.  Below

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The BEST Xmas Yet @ Sunshine Coast Karate

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Hi Everyone, This is just a short note to make sure that everyone is up to speed with our Christmas Break at Sunshine Coast Karate. Final Classes for 2009:   Friday 18th December 2009 Resume in 2010:  Monday 4th January 2010.  Refer to training schedule We wish all members and families a fantastic festive season

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Martial Arts as Preventative Medicine

Education

Here is an excerpt of an article I thought that many of you would enjoy. Read the entire article at fightingmaster.com By Richard Hackworth, Ph.D., Lac. Positive Body Changes After about three weeks of true martial arts training, a wide range of physiological changes take place. Practitioners will exhibit improvements in blood sugar, blood pressures,

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Grading Success

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Congratulations to all students stepping up for new grades on Saturday 5th December at Sunshine Coast Karate. 12th Kyu:  Sam Gilmour, William Gilmour, Ashton Bougoure,  Gabriel Devereux, Stanley Solomon, Euan Gray, Fallon Grieve, Nathan Baughan, Jack Glare, Jade Glare, Nicola Britchford, Braydon Whale, Hollie Thomas, Adam Gray, Jake Davis 11th Kyu:  Rhys Williams, Daisy Guy,

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Breathing for Good Posture

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Dave Turpin www.deskjockeyfitness.com Good posture is a fundamental requirement for good health.  Poor posture results in muscle tension.  Muscles under tension have reduced blood flow and can not be properly nourished.  This chain of events will eventually lead to seemingly unrelated health issues such as headaches, pain in other parts of the body and dis-ease.

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The 4 Laws Of Razor Sharp Focus

Education

Parents; Have you ever found yourself wishing that your son or daughter listened better? Do you feel that just a slight improvement in their listening skills would make a huge difference in their potential? Getting your child to absorb 100% of what you’re telling them is a challenge that many parents and teachers face. Did

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Sunshine Coast Karate – Update

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Hi everyone, There are still quite a few different activities scheduled for the remainder of the year.  Here are some of the highlights for you to look forward to.  If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events please contact us any time and we’ll do our best to help you. ———–EVENTS———— THIS

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School Holiday Parent Kit

Education

Here is a a kit which is a series of ten fact sheets providing a collection of tips on avoiding holiday stress, safety issues and fun activities for the kids during the school holidays.  Click here Source: NSW Government Community Services

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Understanding Go No Sen, Tai No Sen and Sen No Sen

Education

After our advanced martial arts class this evening I thought I’d do a little research on information communicating a basic understanding of the three timings:  go no sen, tai no sen and sen no sen.  Although we only touched on go no sen and tai no sen I think this short martial arts article will

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Philosophy and the Martial Arts

Education

Here is an article I stumbled across in my studies and thought others may find it interesting. Please click on the link below to access the article. http://www.philosophos.com/philosophy_article_80.html

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