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Black Belt essay submitted by Ruby Vilkko, age 13.

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A Book of Five Rings Miyamoto Musashi Thoughts by: Dan Preston, Nidan, Arthur Goju Ryu Karate Dojo CNGK Association 11/22/2018 Earth...

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Essay: Why Study Kobudo Keith Harris 12/01/2017 As a Dojo owner and dedicated student of Kobudo I have tried to justify to my students...

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In the 15 years that I have been teaching self-defense, I estimate that I've taught over 1000 individuals. In that time, my approach to...

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Renshi Barb reflects on the benefits of kumite in a martial art that is founded in kata.