Karate as a beneficial exercise to take you through to your latter years
Dear Sensei Warren:
I was a keen sportsman in my youth and still relatively fit. I am in my 60’s. Am I too old to join your karate class?
Reply :
No, not at all, it is never too late and it can only be beneficial to you. How we continue to age is related to the healthy choices we make each day in our life and martial arts can play a beneficial role in keeping you healthy and agile as you age as well as keeping your brain alive. Read more... (estimated 1:19 mins reading time)
KATA IS NOT A DANCE ROUTINE
Dear Shihan (Master) Warren:
I have watched karate students training in a class. I understand the relevance of the fighting techniques, but when the students practice their kata (forms), it looks like a dance routine to me. How will kata help you in a situation if you need to defend yourself?
Reply: Read more... (estimated 1:16 mins reading time)
BEGINNINGS: TRANSITION FROM NOTHING TO SOMETHING
Question: I am not an exercise lover!! Is it possible to change a mindset from idle to energetic?
Reply: Yes, it is possible.
As in everything in life, there must be a BEGINNING, ie this is the transition from NOTHING to SOMETHING. The fact that you are querying if you can change your mindset is “SOMETHING”. (Compare this to the idea that a house cannot be built unless there is the initial thought process to build a house). Read more... (estimated 1:11 mins reading time)
Shodan: A Symbol of Hard Work and Commitment
By: Jill R. Goldberg
I don’t think anyone truly understands when I say karate saved my life. I was 25 years old, 5’7”, 230 pounds, and completely depressed. I had Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain, chronic fatigue disorder, and I barely left the house, let alone my bed. I lacked confidence, discipline, drive, and I was unemployed. Now, less than 3 years later, I am faced with the prospect of earning my black belt in Shotokan Karate. Read more... (estimated 2:21 mins reading time)
What being a Black Belt Means To Me
by Aileen Goldberg
Discipline, humility, pride, concentration, respect, confidence, adaptation, courage, obedience, knowledge, personal growth, obsession, thirst for more.
The above words are what come to mind when I think about the training to get to black belt. I started karate with the idea of trying to get fit. In the past I had done aerobic classes, dance, ballet and many different forms of exercise. Karate seemed to be a logical progression for me. I never, ever dreamt I would be go as far as I did, and never realized how rewarding it could be. Read more... (estimated 2:28 mins reading time)
To Quit or Not to Quit
I recently came across an article Shihan wrote for the 5 Towns Jewish Times. I thought it was important and informative and so I’d like to share it with you.
Question:
My 9 year old son started karate classes and in a short period of time I have already noticed a vast improvement in his concentration and his ability to focus. My son now wants to quit. I am very disappointed as I also wanted to quit a sport as a kid on a few occasions in the past, but am very glad that I persevered. Do I allow him to quit? Read more... (estimated 1:23 mins reading time)
Why Learn Karate
Karate is a Healthy Choice
Many people think of karate and they visualize dazzling high kicks and dropping into the splits ala Jean Claude Van Damm. Not everyone will be physically able to perform these feats that are seen at the movies that typically stereotype karate and we’re not going to pretend that we’ll be able to make anybody a star. Our purpose is to make sure that you work at a level that is comfortable, yet challenging to yourself. Read more... (estimated 5:24 mins reading time)
Welcome to Warren Levi Karate
It is our pleasure to welcome you and your children one of the most comprehensive Martial Arts Programs in the area. Warren Levi Karate & Mixed Martial Arts offers different programs to fit your family’s diverse needs. Whether you’re seeking a fun and exciting activity to further bond your family together or a truly electrifying self-improvement experience, our school features classes for every need. Having members from age 3 and older, it is a program that is available to everyone in our community. Our program will guide you towards greater confidence and discipline as you improve your balance, control and flexibility. Give yourself and your family the gift of better health, increased confidence, greater focus, and good sportsmanship — keys to success that you’ll see reflected not only in the training area but also in the classroom and the workplace. We hope you enjoy our website and will stop by and visit us if you are in the area. This site is designed to give you information about our facility, our style of martial arts, staff and to provide you with information on how to contact us. Please call 516-569-0808 for further information.
