Maine Kaizen Dojo

08/29/2022

We are back! I will be sending out info out soon to dojo members about the fall schedule which will focus on the kihon, and the study of various kata to reinforce the importance of the fundamentals.

06/08/2021

The martial arts community has lost a legend. Rest in peace, Master Otake.

Please understand that this video does not belong to me in any way, it is only a documentary video that was given to me by a martial arts instructor to bette...

05/29/2021

I have been eager to receive Dr. Zoughari’s latest book - it just arrived about 10 minutes ago. I’ve not read the text, however, I’ve turned each page and the quality and style is simply stunning! You can now order a copy: https://www.ryugi.fr/

05/23/2021

When I was young and training in shotokan, I despised doing kata; the teacher would put me in the hall and make me practice in isolation. The attempt to get me to conform did not work - I’d spend the time doing high kicks until I would hear the door opening, and then feign compliance. Although I am not interested in pursuing any other systems, with time, I’ve developed an appreciation and respect for many martial arts. In this clip Mr. Toyama is doing some interesting movement (the cool beard is a bonus).

Master Seiko Toyama, 10e DAN, born 25 October 1928 and last student of the founder of Uechi-ryu Karate-do Kanbun Uechi, died 10 April 2009 of age 80 years of...

05/20/2021

We are close to returning to in-person class. In the meantime, keep practicing; I’ve found this quick mobility routine effective, check it out....

Many people in society are suffering from lower back issues and hip issues.  The main cause of this is due to automation and the amount of time we spend these days sitting down creating biomechanics issues and adaptive shortening in certain muscle groups.  This can then create issu

12/16/2020

12/03/2020

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07/14/2020

Appreciation goes out to Seichusendojo for this contribution - an insightful article.

Yashima Martial Arts and Japanese Culture Publication July 2020 by LÉO TAMAKI

04/04/2020

Perseverance.

Marathon Monks - Japan. Choosing su***de if they fail to complete the journey, and often dying en route, these monks undertake a perilous journey to enlighte...

04/02/2020

Keep going!

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