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The truth is that the way dojos operated before COVID is no longer sustainable. That’s not unique to us — it’s true across education, sports

To say a kid can’t earn a black belt is to admit that you care more about belts than skill. That’s the truth right there. And I’m not cal

The problem with our education system isn’t that the standards aren’t tight enough. The problem is we keep everyone together too long. We lump learning into one giant group and pretend there’s one path, one pace, one definition of “smart,” and one timeline that everyone has to follow. Same subjects. Same order. Same expectations. Same deadlines. Same damn pressure. And if you don’t fit? We treat it like a character flaw. So learning becomes a chore. Not because learning is na

ADHD isn’t a lack of focus — it’s excess momentum. This essay challenges how schools, workplaces, and institutions misunderstand fast minds

Karate kept close to the heart never really cools

We don’t train because a fight is coming. Most of us never did. We train for purpose. For growth. For belonging. Martial arts are always t

Karate wasn’t meant to be one thing.

I’ve shown up to places where nobody greeted me. I mean literally nobody. You’d walk inside, stand there awkwardly.

The belt around your waist says nothing about the journey you took to earn it.”

Martial artists don’t make friends — we forge them in sweat, laughter, and impact. A dojo isn’t a building. It’s the people inside

Most of what we do in life serves no practical purpose. And that’s exactly why it matters.

That’s why his philosophy still lands. He wasn’t trying to inspire you. He was trying to survive.

A lot of kids experience bullying not because of their personality, their interests, or anything they did wrong —

Martial artist's aren't Dumb. They're just literal. Trained that way.

Does it really matter who’s standing at the front? Or is it more important that someone is — willing to give what they know, to anyone who w

The philosophy came later — after scars, after victories, after heartbreak, after decades of repetition. Wisdom belongs to those who’ve live

Discipline isn’t stillness — it’s choice. The dojo isn’t about control; it’s about growth, connection, and walking the Way at full speed.

Northern Karate has always adapted. We’re not the weird martial artists anymore — we’re the standard. And we’re just getting started

Maybe education isn’t broken — maybe it’s evolving. The dojo is what school was always meant to be: a place to grow strong, curious, and kin

Passive aggression isn’t strength — it’s fear. In karate and in life, we face conflict honestly, with respect and clarity. That’s what real