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Three Rules for Self Defense: Rule Four

29 Sep 20186 Apr 2021

"No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not…

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Turning On The Lights In Self Defense

28 Jul 201827 Mar 2021

What do you think of when I say "turning on the lights?" You may think about going into a dark room and literally "turning on the lights." You may think…

Increasing Power, Speed and Accuracy in Martial Arts

26 May 201818 May 2021

You can increase power, speed and accuracy in martial arts. Here are three basic tips that will help in your training. 1. Defensive position … use the principle of the…

High Block Applications

A high block is a high block is a high block. Right? Well, maybe it's more than just a "high block." That's what Grace Martial Arts students learned last night…

Be Strong In The Lord! (Part 3)

12 Oct 201312 Oct 2013

I was about 12 when I first saw someone doing martial arts. It was a Judo class. I was amazed at the ability of the smaller people in throwing the…

Be Strong In The Lord! (Part 1)

11 Sep 201320 Jun 2021

Our training theme at Grace Martial Arts this year is - "Be Strong In The Lord!" The idea comes from Ephesians 6:10-11: "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord…

Karate Means Having Fun With Our Feet!

18 Sep 201219 Sep 2012

We started learning a new Kihon Waza last night at Grace Martial Arts that has some very cool kicks in it. As you can see from pictures below, everybody was…

Kihon Waza – Basic Techniques of Martial Arts

Grace Martial Arts classes in Tampa are underway and we're learning new "kihon wazas." Kihon is Japanese for "basic" and waza means "technique." A kihon waza is a basic or…

Trade Fear For Faith

19 Jun 20127 Mar 2018

We completed our 3-week Family and Community Self Defense program last night and it was a great success. Thanks to all of the members of Grace Martial Arts who helped…

Family and Community Self Defense

5 Jun 20127 Mar 2018

Our first Family and Community Self Defense class last night was a great success and we hope even more people from the Tampa area will join us next Monday evening…