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Karate Thoughts Blog: Passing of Sensei Pat Nakata

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1700 Posts. and Counting. Passing of Sensei Pat Nakata. I am very sad to report that my good friend and senior, Sensei Pat Nakata, passed away last week, on Thursday, February 7th. He was 68. Words cannot express my sense of loss and also my deep respect for and gratitude to Nakata Sensei. If his approach to Karate could be summed up in one word, it would certainly be: TRAIN. Tomorrow would have been the 50th anniversary of his dojo here in Hawaii. Charles C. Goodin. Posted by Charles C. Goodin. Karate J...

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Karate Thoughts Blog: Look First...

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1700 Posts. and Counting. In kata, I often tell my students that they have to look first when changing directions. The explanation I usually give is, "What if it's a truck instead of a person. you can't block a truck! But the other day, I thought of another explanation. You have to make sure that you are blocking or striking the right person. You would not want to block or strike your friend or a loved one. So look first. It might be truck or an innocent bystander. Charles C. Goodin. Charles C. Goodin.

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Karate Thoughts Blog: A Centipede Bite

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1700 Posts. and Counting. Last night I was working in my garden in the back of my house. It is cooler at night and the area is well lit, so I sometimes prefer nighttime gardening. So here is the point. I looked down at that centipede on my leg and thought that is must be thinking: "Take that Karate man! Just keeping it real. Charles C. Goodin. Posted by Charles C. Goodin. Monday, July 15, 2013. Charles C. Goodin. Is a Karate researcher and writer, and the head of the Hawaii Karate Museum. Karate students...

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Karate Thoughts Blog: First Day of the Okinawan Festival

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1700 Posts. and Counting. First Day of the Okinawan Festival. Today was the first day of the Okinawan Festival. Behind me are two panels from the Okinawan Sumo exhibit. Charles C. Goodin. Posted by Charles C. Goodin. Saturday, August 31, 2013. Charles C. Goodin. Is a Karate researcher and writer, and the head of the Hawaii Karate Museum. These are his personal thoughts. and those of some excellent Guest Writers. See our Table of Contents. Hikari Dojo (Kishaba Juku Shorin-Ryu). Pat Nakata's Guest Posts.

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Karate Thoughts Blog: Nakata Sensei Demonstration

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1700 Posts. and Counting. The demonstration in honor of Sensei Pat Nakata has been announced for Saturday, March 16th, from 10 am until 11:30 am, with lunch to follow. The location is the Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center. For information, contact Sensei Alan Yokota at AYokota@CJSGroupArchitects.com. Charles C. Goodin. Here is the flyer (click to enlarge):. Posted by Charles C. Goodin. Monday, March 04, 2013. Charles C. Goodin. See our Table of Contents. Hikari Dojo (Kishaba Juku Shorin-Ryu).

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Karate Thoughts Blog: Kendo Demonstration

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1700 Posts. and Counting. Yesterday, I participated in a Kendo demonstration with my eldest son Chris (age 30), at his daughter's (my granddaughter's) preschool. Chris explained the basics of Kendo to the children and I, in full bogu, stood by so that he could point out the striking targets (men, kote and do). After his talk, the children took turns hitting me! Chris, Maddy and Grandpa. Charles C. Goodin. Posted by Charles C. Goodin. Thursday, October 25, 2012. Charles C. Goodin. See our Table of Contents.

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Karate Thoughts Blog: All Students Deserve The Best Sensei

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1700 Posts. and Counting. All Students Deserve The Best Sensei. One of the saddest things I see, as a Karate instructor, is a sincere student who has trained for many years but seems to have gained only the most basic understanding of the art. Sometimes I think to myself, "That student deserved a better instructor.". That is a very hard and sad thing to think or say. But I do see this. Honestly, I see it more than I want to admit. Every student deserves this. Every student deserves an instructor who ...

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Karate Thoughts Blog: Update -- Nakata Sensei

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1700 Posts. and Counting. Update - Nakata Sensei. It has been quite an active and overwhelming time since February when my very good friend and senior, Sensei Pat Nakata, passed away. To be honest, it is still hard for me to believe that he is no longer with us. He was such an active and generous person. We ate lunch and dinner together at so many places that I always expect to see him. I have watched a lot of people demonstrate the meaning (or "imi") of kata both live and on various DVDs and videos....

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Karate Thoughts Blog: Guest Post: E Homai (Asking for Wisdom)

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1700 Posts. and Counting. Guest Post: E Homai (Asking for Wisdom). This Guest Post is by my friend, Sensei Angel Lemus, of the Zentokukai. Okinawa Shorinryu Toude Association. Angel was a writer and editor of Bugeisha, one of the finest Karate journals ever published. He lives and teaches here in Hawaii. Angel and I are members of the Hawaii Karate Kenkyukai. E Homai (Asking for Wisdom). Today I took part in a hike on the beautiful mountains on the windward side of Oahu. We all need to seek Wisdom in ord...