"Why Did You Start Teaching?"
This is probably the second most asked question that I get when people find out I own a dojo. The most popular would be "do you have a...
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Sensei Mers
Nov 22, 20203 min read
Quotes. Analysed. Part 2.
So if you read part one...well...congrats, you've gained some deeper wisdom! Part 1 and part 2 do not have to be read in the proper...
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Sensei Mers
Oct 12, 20204 min read
Karate vs. Real Life
There is this age old argument that people who practice karate will never actually be able to defend themselves in real life. True?...
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Sensei Mers
Sep 16, 202010 min read
Sensei's Story
This blog has covered so many topics. From where our school got its name, to teaching, to history lessons. The one thing this blog has...
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Sensei Mers
Aug 7, 20205 min read
Karate...for Other Small Business Owners!
What can I say? It was about time I touch on the more technical and "boring" side or martial arts, wasn't it? When people think "karate"...
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Sensei Mers
Jul 15, 20203 min read
Covid-19 and Karate
The past 5 months have been a whirlwind of worry, rules, protocols and concern. With the Covid-19 pandemic spreading globally, countries...
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Sensei Mers
Jun 10, 20204 min read
The Type Of Martial Art For You
There are so many different styles of martial arts to choose from. How is anyone supposed to know what would be the best for them? Well...
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Sensei Mers
May 21, 20203 min read
3 Styles of Learning
You would be surprised at how many people don't realize that there are different ways to learn things and that everyone generally fits...
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Sensei Mers
Apr 2, 20202 min read
The "Why?" Students
These students are probably the most misunderstood students in the dojo, but they are my favourite! What is a "Why?" student though?...
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Sensei Mers
Mar 24, 20203 min read
Quotes. Analysed. Part 1.
#motovationmonday is a HUGE trend on social media, especially for gyms, dojos, or really just sports in general. Often times gyms or...
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Sensei Mers
Feb 26, 20203 min read
We Are All Teachers
I mean, aren't we? For some of us, it is a learned skill. For most of us, however, it is a skill that comes naturally. We are human. we...
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Sensei Mers
Jan 18, 20205 min read
What Is a "McDojo"? And How To Spot One
Let me start with explaining exactly what is meant by the term "mcdojo". This is a martial arts school of any kind (Karate/BJJ/Taekwondo)...
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Sensei Mers
Dec 13, 20193 min read
The Meaning Behind The Belts
We've talked about why we bother using a belt system but what does each individual belt mean? Believe it or not there is a reason for the...
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Sensei Mers
Nov 11, 20193 min read
Why Do Martial Arts Belts Exist?
There is a long standing argument in the martial arts universe. What is the purpose of a martial arts belt? Some people say it is to...
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Sensei Mers
Jun 16, 20193 min read
Teaching Kids....is exhuasting.
Lets be real. It's a well known fact. Kids are tiring. Teaching kids takes it to a whole other other level. They can be loud, rowdy,...
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Sensei Mers
Apr 27, 20192 min read
Why Teach Ground Fighting?
Traditionally, karate was created in Okinawa (a small island off the coast of Japan) to help the farmers defend their land and their...
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Sensei Mers
Apr 26, 20192 min read
Cross Training. Good or Bad?
So many people thing that training in multiple styles of martial arts is a bad thing, or a forbidden thing, something that is just plain...
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Sensei Mers
Apr 15, 20193 min read
Lion's Heart F.M.A ... A History
Let me start by saying hello. My name is Mersina Giampapa. I own a local martial arts school right here in Ancaster, Ontario. I may seem...
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Sensei Mers
Apr 14, 20182 min read
Why Karate?
This is a question that plagues parents and students alike and I want to put a spin on the answer. Keep reading to find out! We all know...
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Sensei Mers
Apr 14, 20184 min read
Top Tips For Beginners
There are a lot of things that beginners wouldn't know...obviously. However, aside from techniques there are things that are considered...
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