Tag Archives: karate

The Hunt for DaiShihan Toyama Kanken’s Taiwan Martial Arts Teachers

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Shaun the Mountain Ronin 山浪人

Lin Hsien-Tang of Taichung, 台中の林献堂 Karate historians and researchers have been searching for the Taiwan martial arts teachers mentioned by Toyama Kanken (遠山寛賢) the founder of Shudokan Karate, in his book Introduction to Karate-do, It’s Inner Techniques and Secret Arts, … Continue reading →

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Hogan and Master Pu Kungfu – China Global Times Newspaper visits the Roaming Ronin

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Shaun the Mountain Ronin 山浪人

Recently my Kungfu Teacher Master Pu and I were featured in the China Global Times Newspaper.  I was flattered and happy to be included with Master Pu.  He’s 78 years old, graceful as a dancer, and still spry and energetic. … Continue reading →

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The Pursuit of Excellence, Glimpses of Perfection – Why I do Martial Arts

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Shaun the Mountain Ronin 山浪人

I received the usual questions recently by a reporter from the “Global Times” newspaper in Shanghai:  Why do I like practicing Kungfu, Wushu (martial arts), and Karate every day?  And why do it for so many years? I couldn’t think … Continue reading →

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2010 Another Year of Martial Arts, Karate and Kungfu

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Shaun the Mountain Ronin 山浪人

I just finished another year as a “Park Rat”: one of those little-bit crazy people who go to China’s parks every morning to practice Wushu, TaiQi, Kungfu, dancing, kite flying, and other stuff. I feel great doing it. Maybe it’s … Continue reading →

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Kyudo The Japanese art of archery

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Shaun the Mountain Ronin 山浪人

Zen Buddhism and Kyudo were introduced to me in the famous book, “Zen in the Art of Archery” by Eugen Herrigel. In summer 2010, my good friend Mr. Shigeta introduced me to Kyudo in his dojo. It was a very … Continue reading →

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Doing Karate and Kungfu with a Hip Replacement

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Shaun the Mountain Ronin 山浪人

In 2003 I had a total hip replacement and wondered if my martial arts career was at an end. REALLY? I wondered. I had very few guides to go by, I just decided to keep trying. Fortunately, 7 years later … Continue reading →

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一期一会　One Meeting One Chance – Ichi Go Ichi E

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Shaun the Mountain Ronin 山浪人

One Meeting One Chance – In other words make the very most of each meeting. We don’t know if there will ever be another opportunity. Takuan Soho, the great Japanese Buddhist Master, put this another way, “Live Each Day like … Continue reading →

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Success Requires a Strong Foundation

Posted on April 8, 2007 by Shaun the Mountain Ronin 山浪人

To Reach Your Goals, Concentrate on your Feet    "WATCH YOUR FEET!  WATCH YOUR FEET!"   This was the constant advice yelled to me by my rock climbing buddies whenever I was struggling.  Of course, watching my feet was easier said than … Continue reading →

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