Focus is very important in Shobukan Martial Arts, as it is in everyday life. Focus is about directing all of your attention to one set task. It is about being mindful and living in the present moment. The ability to properly focus our efforts is an invaluable skill. While this may sound simple it can…

 “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ~ Winston S. Churchill Courage is the quality shown by someone who decides to do something difficult or dangerous, even though they may be afraid. At Shobukan Martial Arts, we believe that knowing the difference between right and wrong is not always enough. We try to teach our students that we should not…

It is your response to winning and losing that makes you a winner or a loser. ~ Harry Sheehy Good sportsmanship is when athletes, coaches, parents and referees treat each other with respect and dignity – win or lose.  Displaying good sportsmanship is not always easy, as children and parents can often be upset or disappointed…