Karate

CONGRATULATIONS to TKO Nisei Dojo students who participated enthusiastically in the Chicagoland Karate-Do Tournament October 2019!

9 Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids Who Learn and Think Differently By Peg Rosen At a Glance Martial arts are self-defense practices, like karate, judo, and tae kwon do. They’re a good alternative to team sports. Martial arts can help kids feel more confident. Exercise is great for every kid. But kids who learn

There is a saying “The devil is in the details” and this is especially true for Kata.  Attention to detail sets practitioners apart.  The best karate students focus on even the smallest details in Kata.  The average students often ignore them.  Which type of student are you?

When practicing karate it is very common to form fast and enduring friendships. It is part of the fun of learning karate.  A family is formed by dojo mates and Sensei that becomes a second home to many karate practitioners.

Sensei Donner working with new yellow belts to refine their understanding of Kata.

Throwback Thursday 1991 AAU/USA World Championships in Italy. With (among other)team members G. Kotaka, J. O’Hara, S. Robinson, D. Yanos, C. Yu-Robinson, E. Au, J. Sharrah, L. Donner, M. Cohen, B. Chinen and USA/AAU delegation Head J.B. Mirza.

Congratulations to Sensei Linda Donner and TKO Nisei Dojo on the wonderful occasion of Ribbon Cutting Celebration October 2019!

Daily practice of a basic technique like punching is the heart and soul of  karate.  You’ll do it as a white belt and you’ll do it as a black belt.  Perfect this one technique and everything in your karate training will fall naturally into place.