Category Archives: Karate

Let’s Test It!

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Devin

I’ve been studying karate for nearly five years now, and I don’t think I’ve shared this story before. When we’re sparring, students are required to wear the appropriate protective gear. No head shots, for example, if you’re not wearing head protection. For males, … Continue reading →

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How To Develop Patience

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Devin

“Lord, give me patience, and give it to me now!” I’m willing to bet most of of us have heard that joke (or some variant) at some point in our lives, but it underscores a serious question: how does one … Continue reading →

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A Psalm for Karatekas

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Devin

Last night I went to my first karate class in several weeks. On the way, my brain reinterpreted Psalm 23 from the viewpoint of a karateka. Enjoy. 1 The LORD is my sensei; I shall not fear. 2 He makes … Continue reading →

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Two karate blessings

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Devin

These past 14 months that I’ve been a karate student have given me a number of deeply satisfying moments, including the joy of sharing an activity with my daughter. Last Tuesday, however, proved to be an especially fruitful class for … Continue reading →

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A Path of Nines

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Devin

Nine months ago I stepped outside of my comfort zone and started a month of karate at the local YMCA. I didn’t expect to renew for a second month. It turns out that I love it. I’ve gotten to the … Continue reading →

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Empty hand

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Devin

In my previous post, I talked about taking a class at the local YMCA. You may have noticed that I didn’t mention which class I was taking; that wasn’t by accident. I didn’t feel like talking about it until I … Continue reading →

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The beatings shall continue until the anatomy improves

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Devin

One of the reasons I’ve been a lot quieter on the blog front for the past month is Call of Duty 4 (actually, let’s be honest; that’s one of the ways I’ve chosen to spend a lot of my free … Continue reading →

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