Rod Lindgren

Many Lessons “Oh Wow!!! How did I get into this mess?” The Brown Belt was at a rival dojo. His friend and dojo mate, a young 1st degree black belt, …

Brown Belt: One Mistake… Read More »

An Educational Experience The yellow belt was ready to compete in his second tournament. Just two weeks earlier, he had experienced his first tournament. It went well, with a first …

Yellow Belt: Tournaments Read More »

If it works… The Green Belt had just shown up for class. It was clear to see, he’d had some sort of mishap. The bandage on his cheek was clear …

Green Belt: a Walk in the Park Read More »

Sensei Rod Lindgren    A friend asked, “when is the best time to start studying Karate?” He had heard that you have to start training in Karate by the time …

Age as an Asset in Karate Training Read More »