In a bustling city like San Diego, martial arts schools are more than places to learn kicks and punches, they’re classrooms for life. Practical Karate, a local dojo rooted in the community, treats martial arts as a vehicle for teaching kids essential life skills: discipline, focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and resilience. Through intentionally designed classes, […]
Practical Karate – Your One-Stop Shop for Striking and Grappling San Diego has a rich martial arts culture. From karate dojos to jiu-jitsu academies, boxing gyms to wrestling clubs, the city offers nearly every style of striking and grappling imaginable. But while many schools specialize in just one discipline, students often find themselves bouncing between […]
San Diego is known for its beautiful beaches, thriving fitness culture, and strong interest in martial arts. Among the many dojos and gyms scattered across the county, Practical Karate has distinguished itself by offering a unique approach to martial arts training that combines the traditions of karate with the techniques of judo, boxing, and wrestling. […]
Book Summary of Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: A Blueprint for Life and Leadership Few figures in sports history have left as lasting a legacy as Coach John Wooden. Known as the “Wizard of Westwood,” Wooden led the UCLA Bruins to 10 NCAA basketball championships in 12 years, including an unprecedented seven straight titles. […]
One of the most unique aspects of our program at Practical Karate is the use of the Senpai/Kohai relationship in traditional Japanese martial arts. Senpai (“senior”) and Kōhai (“junior”) are Japanese terms used to describe a formal hierarchical interpersonal relationship found in organizations, businesses, and schools in Japan. In modern education, the Senpai/Kohai relationship is […]
Martial arts history is full of masters who preserved tradition, but fewer who reshaped it. Tatsuo Shimabuku, the founder of Isshin-ryu karate, was one of those rare innovators. Born on the island of Okinawa, which was the crossroads of Japanese, Chinese, and indigenous martial traditions, Shimabuku respected the deep roots of karate. Yet he also […]
