Aaahmed, I have two points concerning the kids that were in your most recent youtube posting. 1. Kids, at that age, simply should not be engaged in full contact fighting without protective gear. Yes, they were wearing head gear but I am talking about body gear. Neither have physically matured to the...

Aamed, Cool animal video. More importantly, why are instructors handing out black belts to kids who can barely walk? Is this what commercialization of dan ranks come down to? The ultimate question that comes up is how do you continue to motivate a kid to progress when he/she starts training at 3? My...

Bill,

I know that you agree that chimps are nasty, deadly fighters and that doesn't make them black belts. Otherwise, we might as well put black belts on Lions., Tiger and Bears - Oh no!

Mike

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Regards,

Mike D.
Los Angeles, CA
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Here is my latest blog on forms.

Comments?

Regards,

Mike DeDonato
Los Angeles
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www.uechi-la.org

Jim Hawkins wrote: "There's that "Ikken Hissatsu" thing again... IMO this has little to do with killing folks with one punch... No one ever thought that one punch or more accurately one single attacking action must be, will be or should be enough.. Rather IMO it speaks to a kind of mi...

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Here is the first part of my latest article. I hope you enjoy it.
Of course, constructive comments are always welcome.

Best regards,

Mike DeDonato
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Jim, In a few months the IOC will likely adopt sport karate beginning with the 2012 or 2016 games. Luca Valdesi at the last world championships stayed at the top of the kata world while George Kotaka from the US took him a gold in kumite. All the best, Mike DeDonato mjdcgb@ca.rr.com www.uechi-la.org

Jason,

I am glad that you found the article to be beneficial.

All the best,

Mike DeDonato
Los Angeles, CA
mjdcgb@ca.rr.com

Bill,

Thanks for the support!

Mike D.
Los Angeles
www.uechi-la.org

Hi Bill, et al, There is a new e-publishing outfit called the Examiner. It has put out a call for regional writers in all walks of life I am now publishing martial arts articles under the Examiner for the Los Angeles region. My first article is can be seen at the web address below. Please take a min...

Congratulations to Peggy. I have known Peggy since the early 80's and tested with her in 1998 on Okinawa when she earned her 6th. degree. Peggy is an outstanding practitioner who has always generously shared her passion and love for the art with all Uechi-ka who crossed her path! Amongst her many ac...

Shana, In answer to your questions, I carry an umbrella policy which covers mishaps that are not covered by my property insurance. I have to research to determine if the umbrella policy this would fully protect my assets all against all possible mishaps relating to the training. Good question! All t...

With regards to the way I run my non-commercial Uechi training activities, I have developed three simple rules: 1) Respect is essential. 2) If you break it, fix it or, if impossible to fix, replace it. 3) Don't hurt Sensei The first rule covers all of the topics relating to respect for oneself, one'...

Please see message below re: USOC coverage and broadcast of the USA-NKF (WKF affiliate) US Open championship to be held in April. This will be a precursor to the decision to be made later by the USOC to adopt karate into the Olympics. All the best, Mike DeDonato Los Angeles, CA www.uechi-la.org mjdc...