Karate

The dojo I practice at is Sandia Budokan. The variety of karate practiced there is Nippon Koryu Karate-Do, which means Japanese Old-style Karate Way. It is less sport oriented, more self-defense oriented, than some other forms of karate. There is also a page for Shotokan Karate which is a related form started by Gichin Funakoshi, known as the founder of modern Karate.

For me the rewards of studying the art are primarily psychological (though I have to admit it is a good workout). After practicing I feel much calmer.

The dojo also teaches Aikijutsu (related to Aikido) and Ken-Jutsu (Japanese Sword fighting). It is located right next to Silvertones (at the corner of Yale and Silver, here in Albuquerque) where I play chess on Saturday afternoons.

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