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The Brain-boosting Benefits of Martial Arts

public – 2 min read

Focus, attention and motor development are only few of the benefits. See how martial arts can make a positive impact in your child's developing brain!

Apr 29, 2022

Arnis Demo · Tungkod (Cane)

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BasselsJ and Mr. Vojtech worked daily to produce a quality demonstration of the tungkod that honours the form and its creator. All applications are originals from BasselsJ.

Apr 29, 2022

There Are No White Belt Katas - Zen and the Fishbowl

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There are no white belt or black belt katas; there are just katas performed at a white belt or black belt level.

Apr 29, 2022

How Does Meditation Change the Brain? - Scientific American

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Meditation can sharpen attention, strengthen memory and improve other mental abilities. Scientific American editor Ferris Jabr examines the changes in brain structure behind some of these benefits.

Apr 29, 2022

I’m an adult now and in university, and I’m seeing more and more how my training has been preparing me for the real world. Convenience never makes survivors. And that is the goal of learning classical martial arts, to refine yourself—body, mind, spirit.

Apr 28, 2022

Guide: How to choose the personal best martial arts for me

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Like most parents or students, finding the right martial arts school can seem daunting, especially if you have never studied it, or even if you have. The subject is vast, and many selections look the same on the outside (especially if they all have 5-star reviews!). We hope this helps you decide.

Jan 6, 2022

BasselsJ’s Address 2022/01

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BasselsJ's message for families and students.

Jan 1, 2022

Action, Satisfaction, Wellness: What Tai Chi Means to Me

public – 5 min read

Post by Kurt Halfyard T’ai chi ch’uan, The Grand Ultimate Fist, and energy work in general have altered all aspects of my life and philosophy.

Dec 18, 2021

Goju Ryu Karate in Mississauga · A History of Karate Series

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The history of Goju Ryu is indeed complex, and it appears as though the art becomes changed (whether for better or worse, based on any number of measures) over time as it is passed down. This was my first hint at the link to biological evolution.

Oct 19, 2021

Conclusions and References to the History of Karate Series

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The split of martial arts into a ‘modern version’ and a ‘classical version’ is inevitable. If the classical versions are to be preserved, it must be done independently, with a concerted effort.

Jun 19, 2021

The Evolution of Goju Ryu · History of Karate Series Part 3/3

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After the War, Goju Ryu spread across North America and the world.

Jun 19, 2021

The Creation of Goju Ryu · History of Karate Series Part 2/3

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In Okinawa, there were three basic styles of martial arts named after the towns they were developed in: Naha-te, Shuri-te and Tomari-te. Goju-ryu ultimately developed from Naha-te. These styles developed in Okinawa in the 19th century from the Fujian province in southern China.

Jun 19, 2021

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The Brain-boosting Benefits of Martial Arts

Arnis Demo · Tungkod (Cane)

There Are No White Belt Katas - Zen and the Fishbowl

How Does Meditation Change the Brain? - Scientific American

Karate in the Real World

Guide: How to choose the personal best martial arts for me

BasselsJ’s Address 2022/01

Action, Satisfaction, Wellness: What Tai Chi Means to Me

Goju Ryu Karate in Mississauga · A History of Karate Series

Conclusions and References to the History of Karate Series

The Evolution of Goju Ryu · History of Karate Series Part 3/3

The Creation of Goju Ryu · History of Karate Series Part 2/3