Lion's Heart

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...

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...

There is this age old argument that people who practice karate will never actually be able to defend themselves in real life. True?...

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...

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"...

The past 5 months have been a whirlwind of worry, rules, protocols and concern. With the Covid-19 pandemic spreading globally, countries...

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...

You would be surprised at how many people don't realize that there are different ways to learn things and that everyone generally fits...

These students are probably the most misunderstood students in the dojo, but they are my favourite! What is a "Why?" student though?...

#motovationmonday is a HUGE trend on social media, especially for gyms, dojos, or really just sports in general. Often times gyms or...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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,...

Traditionally, karate was created in Okinawa (a small island off the coast of Japan) to help the farmers defend their land and their...

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...

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...

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...

There are a lot of things that beginners wouldn't know...obviously. However, aside from techniques there are things that are considered...