Shoubukan Karate

06/18/2026

The Italian is starting a new venture. She will succeed and surpass her own expectations and goals. Why? She is a High Performer....she has worked with many Low Performers. HP's don't care for Low Performers.....and Low Performers do not like HP's for obvious reasons.

Life moves fast.

Responsibilities pile up.

Goals demand attention.

Problems need solving.

Yet every once in a while, it's worth stepping away from the noise and simply reflecting on how far you've come.

Not every moment needs to be productive.

Some moments are meant to be appreciated.

After years of hard work, training, and overcoming challenges, sometimes the greatest reward is a few moments of peace.

06/17/2026

My latest Article. Are you over 40? You still have it in you to become a martial artist, 100%! Feel free to leave feedback after you have read it. I hope you enjoy.

Fitness, self-defense, and mental acuity are only three of the reasons why I still practice and train in Okinawan Shoubukan Karate to this day.

06/13/2026

250 Years of Tradition! Check it out.
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06/10/2026

You can do it! 'Old School' Karate.
The Concrete Dojo- Sarasota, FL
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06/08/2026

Your Life is 'your' life.
Think about it this way, your car is your car. You have to manage how you use your car. The car will need new tires, it will need oil changes, and other maintenance. These are planned with a warranty and service package you may get when you purchase it.

Yet are you doing this with 'Your Life'? One area of managing yourself is the company you keep. Look at your close friends. How many of them are Out of Shape and Fat. How many of them can run 2 miles if need be? How many of them are studying to move forward for a career change or Promotion? If your close friends are not 'High Performers' then you will Suffer the consequences in your life's trajectory. I can promise you this 100%.

'High Performers' are those who can perform physically and mentally.
HP's may be marathon runners, martial artists, weight lifters, etc.,...they are also bettering their minds by challenging themselves to attain new Objectives in life which will have them developing to be better over Time.

06/08/2026

Strength & Athletic Training in the AM. Martial Arts Training in the PM.
The Concrete Dojo
Sarasota, FL
ShoubukanKarate.com

06/01/2026

It takes time.
and effort. There are no quick fixes. None. A few days in the gym will not make your arms less fatty, your butt get smaller, or or belly drop 1 inch. It took you 10, 20, 30 years to put your body and mind in the gutter. It will take many months to lay a foundation to turn things around.
Are you worth it? Is the effort worth it? How long do you want to live and enjoy life, family, and friends? What level of a quality of life do you want? Ignoring the answers to these questions will not help you when you develop high blood pressure, cardiac issues, respiratory issues, declining strength, declining endurance and stamina.

The Concrete Dojo - Sarasota, FL
ShoubukanKarate.com

05/31/2026

A day in my life. At 61 my approach is still what it was when I was 17. 100%. This particular Workout in the Hot Suit was a challenge....Temperature at almost 90 in Sarasota, FL....although it was cloudy. This is a big factor....the sun being out and running barefoot on the hot pavement is painful....
Nonetheless, I recommend the Hot Suit for sure!
The Concrete Dojo
Sarasota, Florida
ShoubukanKarate.com

05/30/2026

Decisiveness.

Having the ability to think quickly and making a decision that results in a positive outcome is something that sets apart the leader from follower. There is nothing wrong with being a follower. However, if you want to be a quality leader, a good leader, an effective leader, you must demonstrate 'Decisiveness'. This trait is something that is learned and honed over time.
To hone your ability to be 'Decisive' you should forecast how various decisions when facing a certain challenge can produce different outcomes. Learning to think like this helps to make the best decision by process of elimination. As time goes and you have encountered many scenarios of challenge you will not even need to utilize that mental technique.
The Concrete Dojo- Sarasota,FL
ShoubukanKarate.com

05/25/2026

Remember the reason.