Man, or Myth: The Legend of Kyoshi Steve

Man, or Myth: The Legend of Kyoshi Steve

A Lunch to Remember The celebration wasn’t just an event; it was a reflection of the spirit that Kyoshi Steve has inspired for decades. Friends, students, and instructors travelled from all over to share stories, show respect, and laugh at memories that are and is...

More Than a Belt: Shuryu Dojo’s Zen Do Kai Grading Story

More Than a Belt: Shuryu Dojo’s Zen Do Kai Grading Story

At Shuryu Dojo, every grading tells a story. As our Zen Do Kai students prepare for their black belt and 1st Degree black belt gradings, we are reminded that martial arts is about far more than the belt itself. The belt may be visible, but what it represents is the...

Why Martial Arts is the Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself

Why Martial Arts is the Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself

Why do I say that? When I first walked into a dojo, I had no idea how much martial arts would change my life. From the outside, it looked like just another fitness class. However, the truth is that martial arts is one of the best things you can do for yourself....

Best Martial Art for Self-Defence: Why Krav Maga Wins

Best Martial Art for Self-Defence: Why Krav Maga Wins

If you’ve ever wondered which is the best martial art for self-defence, you’re not alone. Many people start their martial arts journey because they want to feel safer, stronger, and more confident in everyday life. While there are many styles to choose from, Krav Maga...

How old is too old to Start Martial Arts?

How old is too old to Start Martial Arts?

My Story. When I first stepped onto the mats in my late 40s, I had the same thoughts many people do: Am I too old? Too unfit? Too likely to get injured? These doubts are common, but here’s the truth, starting martial arts later in life isn’t a limitation, it’s an...

Beyond Self-Defence: The True Value of Martial Arts Training

Beyond Self-Defence: The True Value of Martial Arts Training

Martial Arts Is More Than Fighting Many people walk into a martial arts dojo for the first time thinking it’s all about learning how to fight. What they discover is so much richer. Martial arts offer confidence, discipline, community, and self-growth that extends far...