Monday, May 28, 2012

Happy Memorial Day!

Thank you dad for your service in WWII!

Thank you to all the brave men and women currently serving and those that served before!

I will NEVER forget!

Happy Memorial Day!

 

Sensei Chris Feldt

Samurai Karate Studio

Columbia, SC 29229

803-462-9425

samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

Sunday, May 27, 2012

The Nature of Things

I recently read an excellent book called the Last Child In The Woods, authored by Richard Louv.  It is a scholarly written book and discusses how we are raising a generation of children who spend little to no time in the woods, thus suffering from what Mr. Louv describes as a "nature deficit disorder".

Listen to this short video in which Mr. Louv shares his findings:

I think back to my own youth, remembering the 1,000's of hours spent exploring in the woods, climbing trees, looking for insects, playing in streams, getting muddy and wet and getting lots of healthy exercise.

Fast forward 30 years -- and today's kids spend nearly all of their time indoors -- some because of over-anxious parents worried their child will be abducted, and others, simply because children have video games, DVD movies, and that "drug with a plug" called the television.  We are raising a generation of "couch potatoes"!

At Samurai Karate Studio, we have incorporated environmental self defense as part of our Black belt curriculum.  I believe I am the only karate or martial art's school in the Columbia area, to be doing this.

Why?

Because self defense is more than just kicking and punching!  We need to help remind our children that our planet has a finite amount of resources and we should do as much as we can to protect and preserve our planet!

I highly recommend you read this book.....

And if you are a parent, take the time to bring your children outdoors!

Explore!

Get dirty and most importantly, have some fun!

At the same time you will be reconnecting with nature and receive all the benefits "mother nature" has to offer!

I promise!

Friday, May 25, 2012

How To Select A Bo Staff

Bo staffs come in many different styles and shapes, and can cost anywhere from $20 to $225.

In our Karate training, our advanced black belt leadership students train with a variety of weapons. I found this very useful video from Karate Depot that does a very nice job explaining how to select the right bo for your needs and the correct size.

For students just learning to use a bo staff, we use a foam covered bo for safety.

As you learn how to use the weapon and become more advanced in it's use, that's when you would purchase a weapon similar to what is shown in the above video.

Did you know that Samurai Karate Studio is a referral based academy and that all new students must be sponsored by a member of our school.  I would be happy to personally sponsor you, so call today and schedule your appointment.

If you like what you see, I will show you how you can save a bunch of money to join!

Call today

803-462-9425!

Sensei Chris Feldt
Samurai Karate Studio
Columbia, SC 29229
803-462-9425
samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Acupressure Healing

Acupressure points can stimulate your self-curative abilities.

 

An Acupressure Chart is the road map for locating acupressure points for beginners and advanced practitioners.

    If you’re an acupressure beginner, you may find the guidelines below helpful for relieving most of your apprehensions, fears or doubts about applying acupressure to yourself. This may also answer some of your basic questions about how to apply pressure to the acupressure points. Follow the five guidelines I have provided and use common sense, and you’ll find acupressure is safe.

1. Apply pressure gradually and slowly. Hold with a light, steady pressure for 1 to 3 minutes. If you are sore, use less pressure. If less pressure is still tender, use light touch. However, if you’re muscular or like deeper pressure, you can increase the pressure until it hurts good. Always hold the acupressure points lightly for a minute before coming off the points.  For best results, relax in a very comfortable position with your eyes closed, and breathe deeply for at least 5 to 10 minutes afterward. This deep relaxation enables the acupressure points to balance the systems and healing energy within your body.
2. Avoid pressing on cuts, wounds, tumors and stay away from pressing near your throat. Warmth and some tingling can be a good sign that blood circulation is increasing to heal those areas. However, if you get too dizzy, press CV 17 at the center of your chest. Here’s instruction on the CV 17 point to stabilize your body.
3. If you are an Acupressure beginner, do not press longer than 3 minutes on any one point. Always apply pressure slowly.
4. If you have a medical condition or on medication, hold the points more gently, for just a minute each. Be sure to get medical care. Acupressure can enhance your health and relieve common ailments but it is not a substitute for getting medical attention and treatment. Please see a doctor, and get a second medical opinion, if you have severe health problems.
5. Breathe slowly, smoothly, and deeply while holding the acupressure points and during the deep relaxation, immediately after applying self-acupressure. If you hold a point for only a minute or two and do not have the time or a good place to relax, a deep relaxation period may not be necessary.
For more of this article, please visit Accupressure Points, a blog by accupressure expert, Michael Reed Gach, PhD.
Sensei Chris Feldt
Columbia, SC 29229
803-462-9425
samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com