Karate Tampa: The USA Goju Federation - The Way of Hard and Soft

Spammer Defense: Captchas

Mon, 08 May 2006 10:19:21 -0400

Finally, I set a captcha up on the email form. While I turned off most comments, I left at least that route open, but I probably missed some messages amongst all the spam coming in on that form. With the captcha in place, the personal spam should go way down, at least until spammers add image processing to their repertoire. Thanks

Ack, you got me

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 20:49:00 -0500

The comment spam and trackbacks have become excessive. I'd like to keep commentary open, and I would fight the spam, but as karate is often practiced by kids, it is likely that kids will visit this website. Due to the generally obscene nature of most link spam, I am disabling commentary. To anybody who was subjected to it, you have my sincere apologies. If you would like to rant and rave, you may still contact me directly.

Keeping Your Kids Safe: Lessons from Sarah Lunde

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 10:13:19 -0400

I can't believe I'm posting another one of these... First off, since this keeps happening, I've been hearing alot of people saying the law needs to be toughened. I'm not going to discuss that subject here, but I will say this: Toughening the law will not bring a child back to life. Nor will it undo the effects of an assault. A sociopath, by definition, does not consider the outcomes of their actions. If the sociopath did that, he would not commit the crime to begin with. We're not talking a thief here, who, on one hand, has no money, but on the other, fear the repercussions of being caught. We're talking about someone whose brain is malfunctioning.

How to Navigate This Site

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 23:07:22 -0400

This site is organized into three columns. If you're starting on the home page the center column is for my primary content, which includes general information, class scheduling, with the occasionally news item thrown in.. when something martial arts-related hits the news... To the left you will see blog section , which contain content of a more personal nature; what it's like to follow the way of karate-do. The aformentioned categories are local to this site. The far right column includes news from other sites. Since that column is external content, I have little control over exactly what is posted. I try to syndicate content relative to martial arts, including nutrition and fitness, and links to other karate blogs.

Keeping Your Kids Safe: Lessons from Jessica Lunsford

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 02:37:47 -0500

The abduction and slaying of Jessica Lunsford is a tragic loss for the family, and there is no way to express what the death of a child entails, a whole potention universe has been ended. What upsets me about this is how much can be done to prevent these kind of occurences. Jessica is dead, but the living can do something to reduce the likelihood of this happening again. Just a year ago, Carlie Brucia was abducted and killed near a carwash in Sarasota. Now a scant 100 miles away, a similar event takes place.

How to tie the obi (karate belt)

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 10:11:06 -0500

The karate obi is tied in a square knot. Below are some instructions. It's not easy to describe, so if you have suggestions, please comment, and I'll try to make it easier to follow.

Sensei Teller's Tournament in Gainesville

Sat, 12 Mar 2005 07:03:08 -0500

Sensei Keith Teller is having a tournament on March 12th, which numerous karateka from South Florida will be driving up for. This is a much easier for us in Tampa, so I suggest if you're in the area, you should try to go. Read more for directions.

Law Enforcement Sites for the Tampa Area

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 09:53:25 -0500

Here are websites for the law enforcement agencies near dojos served by this website:

Temple Park
- The Temple Terrace Police Dept
- The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Oakstead Park
- The Pasco County Sheriff's Office

In an emergency, of course, you shouldn't be looking at web pages. You should be calling 911.

Links for Students

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 20:27:49 -0500

choosing a karate dojo

Fri, 12 Nov 2004 13:05:45 -0500

I get this question alot. Here is a post of some good questions to ask. I would add to this list: look at the students. This is who you will be. If the instructor is impressive, but the students appear to have trouble, this issue will probably come to haunt you, too.

Oakstead Community Center Karate Schedule and Announcements

Sun, 07 May 2006 10:31:56 -0400

Location

Oakstead Cdd Park
3038 Oakstead Blvd
Land O Lakes, FL 34639-8060

Schedule

Class	Days of the Week	start/end time
Kids	Saturday	10am-11am
Adults	Saturday	11am-12pm

Announcements

The Legality of Self Defense

Sat, 13 Nov 2004 15:57:45 -0500

Disclaimer: This website does not provide legal advice. If you need that, seek out a lawyer. The information found herein is to provide the reader a starting point for research. If you have an immanent question of self defense, seek legal counsel. If you are in immediate danger or feel threatened, contact the police.
The law allows individuals to defend themselves if attacked. In Florida, this right is codified in Florida Statutes, Chapter 776: Justifiable Use of Force.

Other USAGF Dojos

Wed, 10 Nov 2004 16:23:49 -0500

If you are interested in Goju, but you do not live in the Tampa area, below are links to other USAGF Karate Schools. These sites are separate entities from this site, and are provided as a courtesy to practitioners and dojos in other areas. These sites will open in another browser window.

Links for Goju Tampa

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 23:42:27 -0400

There are many other USA Goju Federation Dojos, though only one in Tampa. If you are in South Florida or Georgia, check here

The State of Florida has its statutes online. You can read about the statutes having to do with self defense here

The Church For Sanctuary, a blog by a minister in Tampa, who provides services in person and religious guidance via the internet.

Karate without Contact?

Wed, 10 Nov 2004 16:16:04 -0500

Some settings are inappropriate for contact, and some people just don't wish to participate in a contact sport. It's still important to reach everyone with self defense training.