http://blog.honmadojo.com NEWS, EVENTS AND PICTURES Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:01:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are updating our class schedule!  In addition to our current classes, beginning Monday August 31st, we will offer new classes for children, adults and seniors. For adults we are adding classes dedicated to fundamentals, kata, conditioning and flexibility training. For children, we are adding a class dedicated to the younger set ... http://blog.honmadojo.com/?p=120 I'm not a morning person.  At 3:30AM the buzzer rang and quite frankly, I was growling obscenities in my head.  But, I put my brave face on and by 5AM we were at the dojo.  Around 6AM we arrived at Jones Beach. Despite my adversity to the wee hours of the ... http://blog.honmadojo.com/?p=89 On May 8th, my friend Sensei Hiro Iwata hosted a special training session at his dojo and I went to support.  Six different dojos from NY, CT and NJ attended.  Kumite (sparring) lasted more than 1 hour!  Sparring with karateka from other dojo is always challenging yet meaningful.  Thanks to ... http://blog.honmadojo.com/?p=83 On May 2nd, we had an adult promotion test.  Amit Chhabra, Davy Diongson, Justin Klien, Han Park and Umid Adilov took the test.  Everyone did their best and passed.  Congratulations to those students and stay strong in your training! http://blog.honmadojo.com/?p=73 On March 29th, at Kyokushin Masuda Dojo in Tokyo I conducted a seminar with my old friend Dr. Iku Koyama.  14 people participated and we practiced some basic throwing, sweeping and joint technique.  Even students with experience were eager to learn from me with open mind.  I would like to ... http://blog.honmadojo.com/?p=70 For a traditional Karate dojo, beginning each new year with strong spirit and renewed determination is important for our training.  When the students entered the dojo, the floor was cold as ice.  As soon as we began our training, everyone's strong energy made us forget our frozen feet.  This year ... http://blog.honmadojo.com/?p=66 All the students brought their A-game to the 2008 KHD Bowling Tournament, but only one walked away with the grand prize.  First place goes to Michelle McCabe!!  Second place goes to Cisco Robles and Yutaro Tsujimoto rounds out our winners by taking third place.   Special thanks to Michelle and Tada ... http://blog.honmadojo.com/?p=63 We all had a great time. Thanks to Santa for fitting us into his busy holiday schedule.  Special thanks to all the parents who helped make the party such a blast!   http://blog.honmadojo.com/?p=51 Our 1st Annual Karatedo Honma Dojo Kids Picnic was a great success! The weather was hot and humid, but we endured.  Training outdoors is very unusual, but the students did a wonderful job.  Thanks to all the parents and children who brought so many good things to eat and share. ... http://blog.honmadojo.com/?p=22 Welcome to the new Honma Dojo Blog! We will be updating the blog regularly with news, events pictures and more. We invite students, friends and family to stop by and leave comments! http://blog.honmadojo.com/?p=1