Tag Archives: Shotokan karate

Be Excellent, Whether Seen or Unseen!

Posted on October 2, 2017 by timothygrantcarter

Great Mastery is not always accompanied by great recognition. You may be producing extraordinary, uncommon herculean life results of epic proportion & not be recognized, yet! Do Good & Faint Not! ln my martial arts study of #shotokan – it’s … Continue reading →

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The Discovery Diet – 5 month’s later – Results / Health Update

Posted on September 23, 2017 by timothygrantcarter

This writing is a follow up to an article that I wrote 5 months ago; about the need for a weight loss and better health diet. This is the link to that article.  https://gutsisthekey.com/2017/04/14/the-discovery-diet/  I am pleased to say my results … Continue reading →

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Guard each man’s dignity and Save each man’s pride.

Posted on May 13, 2017 by timothygrantcarter

My friends there is plenty of political bickering in Washington. Do we have to make it a continual sore among friends? My father taught me well, I may disagree with your opinion but I will fight for your right to … Continue reading →

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Learning and Practicing Zanshin in karate and in life.

Posted on March 11, 2017 by timothygrantcarter

   There is a martial arts thinking, known as the concept of Zanshin.  Zanshin is a term all Japanese martial arts use. It literally means “remaining mind.” The term refers to the movement and the body’s specific posture, after a technique is … Continue reading →

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Stepping back to step forward

Posted on December 17, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

In my teaching of the martial arts to my students, I start with the importance of a strong foundation. And I never let up on the critical necessity of having a powerful stance. Without an effective base, no defense can … Continue reading →

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Be Relentless In Personal Excellence & Public Service!

Posted on November 4, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

Dear Guts Is The Key Reader. This entry is intended to be both personal and inspirational. Personal, because it is about who I am by nature. And Inspirational, because the characteristic I am describing will help you also, and serve … Continue reading →

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Slam, I am! I still AM!

Posted on January 5, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

  SLAM, I am!      SLAM, I am! Sounds like a Doctor Seuss story doesn’t it??? Bear with me and I will explain.                                 … Continue reading →

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Contraction And Expansion; a source of Shotokan Karate Power

Posted on June 3, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

Expansion and contraction is a powerful means to generate force in many ways in the physical world. Certainly this is so in #Shotokan karate.  The beginning karateka is taught the rudimentary crescent step. The step is composed of a circular … Continue reading →

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