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new What kind of people practice Kokondo and Jukido?  Why do they do it?  What benefits do they get out of it?  Read answers to these questions, supplied by some of the students and sensei of the International Kokondo Association.  Sit back and enjoy this informative  and powerful collection entitled "Voices of Kokondo-ka." ( Oct 2003)
new Concord-Carlisle and Brandeis Kokondo Academy Sensei Johanna Glazer commenced the Code of Bushido article series in 2000 with this description of honor and its relationship to the other six codes( Sept 2003)
new Sensei Steve Lisauskas (Brandeis/Boston/North Shore-Sept 2003) continues our series on "The Seven Codes of Bushido" in this new article covering veracity, or truthfulness."
new Fudoshin By David Auten (September, 2003)
Inspired by the annual CKJA class-seminar with Master Steve Dunne, CKJA Black Belt and Chief Instructor of Windsor Locks Jukido, Mr. David Auten writes about a cerebral and essential concept in traditional martial arts."
new The Concord Journal recently profiled Ms. Johanna Glazer by describing a day
in her professional life as a History and Social Studies teacher at Concord-Carlisle High School in Concord, MA.  Sensei Glazer is also the Chief Instructor of the Concord-Carlise Kokondo Academy, a senior sensei at Brandeis University, and she holds the rank of Nidan in both Kokondo Karate and Jukido Jujitsu.  She has been an active IKA member for 14 years. Congratulations, Johanna!
http://www.footprintsshoes.com/articles/the_son_also_rises.htm Read this new article to hear about the most recent personal, professional
and martial arts activities and accomlplishments of the Brandeis Kokondo
Family, near and far, and of course, "Past & Present."
http://www.footprintsshoes.com/articles/the_son_also_rises.htm Scott Cohen and his "sensei" outside the dojo, father David Cohen, were featured in a recent edition of Footwear Plus, the leading magazine for the footwear industry...Scott's profession away from budo. The topic of the article is multi-generation family businesses.
 
During his 5th visit to Finland, Sensei Scott Cohen was interviewed for the cover story of Budoka Magazine, the country's premiere martial arts periodical.  Click here to read the article in original Finnish or Request English Version
Martial Arts Biographies of Black Belts, Assistants, and Chief Instructors currently active with the BKJA & CKJA
Evolution and Dangers of Sport-Oriented Karate - By Karate  Master Masatoshi Nakayama
Jujitsu Course Teaches Self Defense- By Kristen Daley  (Quinnipiac University Chronicle: March, 2002)
Kristen Daley, Managing Editor of Journalism for the QU Chronicle, and member of the CKJA at the QU dojo, describes in detail the class offered for physical education credit after an interview with Adjunct Faculty member Sensei Scott Cohen.

Mizu No Kokoro or  “Mind Like Water”- A “Non-Technique”- By Steve Dunne, 5th Dan  (Chief Instructor- Greater Chicago Kokondo Academy) (December, 2000)

Bushi No Kokoro: Cultivating a Warrior’s Mind - By Scott Cohen (November 2000)

An examination of psychological considerations in approaching self-defense situations

At Home Again
  Recent Brandeis University graduate Alaron Lewis recounts her visits to the Seattle BEMA (Boeing Employee Martial Arts) Kokondo dojos of Senseis Jeff Soltez and Dave Peterson.
   
World Record: Showing Off His Chops-By Phil Lemos (Hartford Courant: April 1999)
Sensei Scott Cohen set a world record by breaking 99 boards individually in 60 seconds at the Annual IKA Awards Banquet. View the Hartford Courant's feature which captured the momentous occasion along with assorted pictures and official documentation.
The Characters of Kokondo - By Dan Cohen (May, 1996)
  This article describes how applying the "Kokondo" concepts of past & present can enhance the learning process of Jukido students struggling with perfection of Nage Waza - formal throwing techniques.
   
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Two Doors of the IKA - By Dan Cohen (May, 1996)
  Kokondo-ka frequently discuss how traditional martial arts training can impact all phases of our lives in a positive way. In this article, we discuss the reverse, emphasizing the diversity of the IKA's international members and the experiences they bring into the dojo.
   
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Dojo Rules and Procedures - By Dan Cohen (Revised:September, 1999)
   
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Kumite in Kokondo Karate
  Sensei Dan Cohen responds to a question about the evolution of Kokondo’s approach to kumite, or sparring. Since this is one of the most frequently asked questions of Kokondo sensei, excerpts of both the question and Mr. Cohen’s answer are included here.
   
red light Finland's 1999 Karate Championships
  Several Kokondo-ka recently competed in the Finnish National Karate Championships. Read this brief report to find out about their successes at this major shiai.
   
   

 

 

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