Peter Jaskulski

10/30/2024

Facebook Friends.
Let's take a trip way down memory lane.
Recently Shuki Shihan Miyuki Miura, my Knockdown Karate Instructor, opened up his new World Karate Do Miura Dojo headquarters outside of Chicago. My brothers, Mark and John, and I started training with him 50 years ago. Yes, 50 years ago.
For those who aren't familiar with the rules of Knockdown Karate, the rules are pretty easy to follow: to get a half point you have to knock your opponent and are awarded a full point if you knock your opponent out. There are no pads allowed so you not allowed to punch or elbow the face or kick the groin. Other elbows, knees and kicks to the face, body, and legs are encouraged. Needless to say, that win, lose, or draw, both parties usually end up worse for wear.
There are some photos posted from the old days as well as some current ones. There is a short video where I describe the first 25 years when my brothers and I were part of the action.
Enjoy.
GTK

08/22/2023

Check out the blog to learn a little more:
vistelar.com/22580/changing-those-people-into-my-people

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Did you ever feel the need to disengage from a verbal conflict before it got out of hand? Jeff Mehring discusses how to develop EXIT STRATEGIES to safety leave the scene. Read on ...

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09/01/2016

Honored to be a part of this.

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04/05/2016

Good stuff

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02/27/2016

For those that officiate, participate or spectate at sporting events, this book is a good read.

Quote shared via Kindle for Android: "To officiate a game effectively, we have to remain alert, be decisive and have a pre-planned practiced response to conflict in mind. Have you ever seen an official that doesn’t seem to be concentrating during a game? S/ he may be checking a cell phone (I’ve seen that too many times). Or they’re talking to a fan during play or during a break in the action. The hands in the pockets and the arms folded across their chest are also some signs of boredom, fatigue and being disinterested. You might say, “I do that but that doesn’t mean I’m not ready to officiate.” That’s debatable. That type of body language gives the players, coaches and fans an impression that you’re not ready, you’re disinterested and lazy. There is always someone watching what you do. By giving an impression that you are ready, you are engaged and you care, you positively impact your ability to communicate effectively."

02/26/2016

Don't accept it. Build an atmosphere incompatible with violence as Joel Lashley would say.

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02/15/2016

Insightful, thank you Gerard O'Dea! This is why doing fire drills rather than fire talks is so important. If you practice a skill over and over, whether verbal or physical, you are much more likely to have a shorter, and more successful, response.

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