Lu Karate

Karate in the park.

A wise man once said…..
If you train hard at Karate, everything else you do will seem easy.

Today Thursday June 22 we will have class today in the rain, Both locations have shelter:pavilions. Meridian pavilion is across the parking lot from where we usually train.

🥋 Misashi Vs Kojiro
📜 Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro were two of the most famous swordsmen in Japanese history, but their styles and personalities were quite different. They are best known for their duel on Ganryu Island in 1612, where Musashi emerged victorious. Please keep in mind that these events happened over 400 years ago and the precise details of their lives and their duel are subject to much debate and interpretation.

Miyamoto Musashi was a ronin, a masterless samurai, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest swordsmen in Japanese history. He was the author of "The Book of Five Rings," a guide to strategy, tactics, and philosophy that is still read today. Musashi was known for his unique two-sword style of fighting and his deep understanding of strategy and the human mind. He was not only a fighter but also a philosopher and artist, striving for perfection not only in battle but in every aspect of life.

Sasaki Kojiro, also known as "The Demon of the Western Provinces," was famous for his "Swallow Cut" technique, said to be so quick and precise that it could cut down a bird in flight. He was more traditional in his approach and was known for his elegance and grace in battle. He wielded a long sword called a "Monohoshizao" (Laundry-Drying Pole) due to its great length.

The duel between these two great swordsmen took place on April 13, 1612, on the shores of Ganryu Island.

Thursdays at 9:00 at Bay Creek first parking lot on the left, in the grass and 11:00 Meridian Park by the Lake starting May 18

Probable rain May 18
We will train in the pavilion.
Meridian Pavilion across parking lot from lake (south side of community ctr)
Bay Creek Pavilion by tennis courts and playground.

New to Gordon Street Center on Monday and Thursday's starting March 13th. Youth ages 10-13, teens and adults too!
Contact information on the flyer below.

New t shirts arrived...great for training or every day

Quantities will be limited. Available for purchase now here.

https://lukarate.com/products/t-shirts/

If not local, small/fair ups delivery charge

Mon May 30 we will be closed for Memorial Day