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May 14
2 min

"Power Up Your Plate With Sashimi"

If you're looking for a healthy Asian meal to fuel your power diet: Sashimi Sashimi: This Japanese dish consists of thinly sliced raw...

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David Anders

May 14
4 min

How Commitment Works in Life!

Commitment is a powerful force that can transform every aspect of your life. Whether you're pursuing personal goals, building...

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David Anders

May 2
2 min

Children & Goal Setting

"A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Wish" Karate Works sets a variety of goals for your child to achieve through classes, tournaments and of...

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David Anders

Apr 25
2 min

Parental Advice for the Bullied Child

I was a victim of bullying as a young kid and it had a lasting effect from a young age to my older self. Bullying made me hyper-sensitive...

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From the Dojo to the Field: How Karate Enhances Kids' Athletic Abilities

David Anders

Apr 5
2 min

From the Dojo to the Field: How Karate Enhances Kids' Athletic Abilities

Karate is an excellent martial art that can have numerous physical benefits for children who practice it. While karate is often viewed as...

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David Anders

Mar 30
2 min

How to choose the right karate school for your child!

Hello! My name is David Anders, instructor at Karate Works in Maumee and Whitehouse. My goal is to spread the importance of living a...

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Top 10 Benefits of Practicing Karate for Kids

David Anders

Mar 28
2 min

Top 10 Benefits of Practicing Karate for Kids

Improved Physical Fitness: Karate is an excellent way for kids to improve their overall physical fitness. It can help to develop...

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Contradiction Is The Tool For Confirmation

David Anders

Sep 29, 2020
2 min

Contradiction Is The Tool For Confirmation

There is no fool-proof plans! Every great idea can be met with a contradiction to destroy the idea. However for every idea, dream or way...

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David Anders

Sep 16, 2020
2 min

Seiza - Mokuso - Rei

Traditional Okinawan Karate with Modern Self Defense is how I describe our school. The very beginning and end of class we work in mokuso...

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David Anders

Sep 6, 2020
1 min

Karate-Do Begins and Ends with Rei

From the book "The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate-Do" by Ginchin Funakoshi Along with judo and kendo, karate-do is a Japanese...

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David Anders

Aug 23, 2020
2 min

Courtesy is King

When building the foundation of Karate, it's important to remember a very important virtue in Japanese culture, and that is courtesy....

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David Anders

Aug 16, 2020
2 min

What kind of people take Karate?

Karate and the martial arts are in every country, practiced by people from all ages and all walks of life. I've seen just about every...

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David Anders

Aug 13, 2020
1 min

12 Steps to a perfect punch!

The front punch without any type of body movement other than the arms and fist is very simple and yet complex all at the same time....

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David Anders

Aug 9, 2020
1 min

Home Schooling this Year? Sign up for Karate Works!

Karate Works will be in full swing this school year teaching kids the joy of Martial Arts. While most places have delayed and postponed...

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David Anders

Aug 8, 2020
2 min

Let's talk about Momentum for a minute!

Momentum provides the chance to get away or create distance I've gotten this question in the past. I can't fight someone who is twice my...

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Saying "yes sir, yes ma'am" means more than you might think.

David Anders

Aug 5, 2020
2 min

Saying "yes sir, yes ma'am" means more than you might think.

While serving in the military, I first discovered the importance of appropriately addressing officers as sir or ma'am. It wasn't until I...

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David Anders

Jul 29, 2020
4 min

Ways to Meditate With Your Child

I love meditation! Is an understatement. I've grown so accustomed to daily meditation I notice a difference in my mind and body. Teaching...

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David Anders

Jul 28, 2020
3 min

What is Cyber-bullying

You’d think that the use of a personal device, such as a cell phone or tablet, would mean that you’re in a safe space. No one is...

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David Anders

Jul 25, 2020
2 min

Team Works! Bullies Don't!

I love to see the smile on my kids face when they see their group of friends and they run up to greet them. Whether its at a school...

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David Anders

Jul 18, 2020
1 min

Fight or Flight

Have you ever been in the situation where someone wanted to fight you? Can you remember what you did, the feelings you felt at the time?...

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