Martial Musings…
I didn’t start my structured martial arts journey until I was 34 years old. Luckily, I found an incredible dojo in Findlay, Ohio – The Academy of Martial Arts Studies where the primary focus was on Goju Ryu karate. You may be familiar with this as the karate taught by Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid. I supplemented classes with private lessons with Hanshi Kevin Cullen where we focused on qi, fighting sticks, movement and philosophy. From there (after a long hiatus because of fatherhood, work and life, I became fully immersed in the study of not only Goju Ryu but also Qi Gung, TaiChi, Baqua, To Shin Do (Ninja arts) and Toyama Ryu (Japanese Military Sword.) I have attained the rank of 5th degree black belt in Goju Ryu karate and am working on attaining my 1st degree black belt in Toyama Ryu. Because of my expanded journey I was awarded Renshi certification as a master teacher.
Jim is a member of the Martial Arts Masters Hall of Fame, The Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honors, The Christian Martial Arts Union and the Sakura Budo Council of Elders and the Order of Martial Arts Elders.
I will share my musings regarding martial arts over the course of this adventure.
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One-on-one martial arts training to help the student understand the techniques as well as the practical application of the strikes, blocks and kicks.
Weekend intensives combining kata, sparring, and discussion to refresh body, soul, and spirit.
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