Breathing — The Technique We Rarely See
We spend a great deal of time in the dojo looking at technique. Where are the feet? Are the hips
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IGK Victoria Junior Instructor Gradings
It is with great pride that we congratulate our junior I.G.K. Yudansha instructors on their successful promotions. We are proud
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IGK Victoria Yudansha Gradings
It is with great pride that we congratulate our senior I.G.K. Yudansha instructors on their successful promotions. Every Dan grade
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Stay Grounded – The Power of a Low Centre
One of the simplest lessons taught at IGK Victoria is also one of the most important: stay grounded. Whether you
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Why Karate Students Clean the Dojo: The Japanese Tradition of Sōji
One of the traditions that has been passed down through Japanese martial arts is the practice of sōji—cleaning the dojo.
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A Black Belt Is a White Belt Who Never Gave Up
Following our recent grading, John Ross Kyoshi reminded students of a simple truth: “A black belt is a white belt
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Why We Don’t Teach Motivation
Many people are surprised to hear this, but in the dojo we don’t spend much time teaching motivation. That might
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The Dojo Kun: The Five Virtues Of Training
The IGK’s core values — the Five Virtues handed down by YAMAGUCHI Gogen Hanshi — are otherwise known as the
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