Dojo Blog

One of the things that I find most inspiring about self-defense class at the Boston Martial Arts Center is the quality of people that train. Over the years of running a dojo (school) I see people come and go each person that steps in the door has their own unique way...

Self-defense starts with the awareness of ones environment and awareness of the human body. The interaction of the two is a critical point to understand. When the environment changes and danger is present the body reacts to these changes, physiologically and...

One of the many ideas I learned in martial arts was to just keep going. This is something that Dr. Hatsumi is always saying. There are going to be times that it may not feel like you’re growing but that’s when you're actually doing the most growing. So hang in there....

When studying martial arts to protect yourself, you first have to understand and learn how to use your body and mind effectively. Looking at the fundamentals arts of self-defense, there are tools that will ready your body to stay safe in a conflict. In each class we...

Martial Arts is a very personal path.  Each person come to martial arts with different needs. But everyone starts with the basics.  These basics help set the framework for the training at Boston Martial Arts Center. Without this framework the student will have a weak...

In martial arts there are specific ways to train in such a way that one can prepare for trouble. One of these important points is to understand that whether or not one is trained in martial arts, everybody is vulnerable to circumstances and unexpected events. When a...

Self defense is the process by which we avoid danger. This is done by using a combination of our intellect and our physical bodies. First and foremost it is important to recognize fear. Fear itself can be utilized, however, it can also make us overreact or it can...

Martial arts takes time to learn.  And as we grow as a person, I have found that the martial arts will unfold itself as needed.  It will not disclose itself just because we want it to.  First, one has to understand one point and the lesson that one learns from the...