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Karate insights, training tips, and dojo updates from Urbandale, Iowa

The Weight of the Last Move
January 8, 2026

The Weight of the Last Move

Why We Train for Finality

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The Missing Sense
December 31, 2025

The Missing Sense

Why safety has cost our children their ability to read the room.

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Why Karate-Do Still Matters in 2025
October 29, 2025

Why Karate-Do Still Matters in 2025

In a world of screens and shortcuts.

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Cleanliness: Respect Starts at Your Feet
October 16, 2025

Cleanliness: Respect Starts at Your Feet

From alligator feet to fossil tracks, why hygiene matters in the dojo

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Kime: The Shortest Path to School
October 14, 2025

Kime: The Shortest Path to School

How Karate-Do turns frustration and repetition into strength, patience, and real learning

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