September 2014 Journal Entries (11)

Week 43 - All Nerves

Week 42 - Oh Here's a DOOZIE!

I was recently asked by a student to expound upon the name and meaning of our system of karate, Isshinryu. These thoughts reflect my own understanding of Isshinryu at this point in my short 15 years of training. They are in no way meant to be a universal definition of what Isshinryu means.

The name of our system is Isshinryu Karate-Do. (一心流), which means…

Week 41 - 90% Mental and the Other Half Physical

Reading the Book of Five Rings helped me change my perspective on the martial arts. The book was written in five scrolls, hence the name Book of Five Rings. Each scroll is named after one of the four main elements: Earth, Water, Fire and Wind. These are followed with the final scroll, The Scroll of Emptiness. Each scroll focuses on different aspects of the martial arts.

The book had many great lessons. One of my favorites was about the true science of martial arts. It means practicing…

Week 40 - Almost to the 80% Mark!

Video 5 - A Swim Morning

Video 6 - A Run Plus a Bonus?

In the practice of Architecture there is a long tradition of community service. Architects are often brought to the table within a community to solve problems that affect the greater population and often submit recommendations for city planning and building improvements. It is a winning combination when Architects are able to volunteer that service to an organization or group that provides a venue for education back to the community. I am the principal Architect for CRKW Studio, Inc. and…

Sienna is in Little Dragons and is completing her project for Little Dragons Black Belt. Her project is volunteering at Triple R Adult Day Program (relate, refresh, rely). Triple-R is a program focusing on care daily care for adults with dementia. Sienna has had to prepare for her time at the program facility by first interviewing with the coordinator and passing a TB free test.…

Week 39 - I Will Get There