Tag Archives: Shotokan

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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Health update

Posted on April 23, 2017 by timothygrantcarter

This is a Health update to my friends who have been praying for me: I have had two subsequent TIA events since leaving the hospital 3 weeks ago, one fairly severe. However, I believe that God is merciful and I’m … Continue reading →

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The Discovery Diet

Posted on April 14, 2017 by timothygrantcarter

 When I was a boy. My dad had me out cutting trees on Saturdays when other boys were watching cartoons. I learned the value early, of very hard, difficult work. Also, I was in every kind of Athletics imaginable. I … 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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Slamisms – 301 through 400

Posted on April 23, 2016 by timothygrantcarter

     I apologize to my Guts Is The Key Readers. I am way behind, on my posts. It was August of last year since I released the third hundred of my “Slamisms.” So, With no further wait, here is … 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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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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Sales Zanshin

Posted on December 10, 2013 by timothygrantcarter

     I am a karate teacher. I also am a sales trainer. I love it when different pursuits in life are synergistic to each other. Such is the case many times with ##karate and #sales . The correct execution of one can … Continue reading →

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#Sales Refresher Course

Posted on May 29, 2013 by timothygrantcarter

     It never ceases to amaze me, how often sales problems with performance are caused by neglect of fundamentals. It is akin to Lombardi having to remind his team that “This is a football.” Nonetheless, it is true; even … Continue reading →

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Karate’s life transforming power

Posted on April 27, 2013 by timothygrantcarter

     Dear GutsIsTheKey reader. This BEAM is about karate’s positive potential and power to change lives in a healthy way. Karate has been a life long experience for me. I remember, when I had my first karate lesson over … Continue reading →

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