Kiado-Ryu Karate


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Jul 13, 2026 - Feature of the Week

The Black Belt Book of Life - Topic #36 - The Learning Process

Learning is a process
that’s challenging and fun,
comprised of three distinctive parts:
Acquisition, Integration, Execution


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Jun 29, 2026 - Feature of the Week

The Black Belt Book of Life - Topic #35 - The "C" Line

In climbing high to reach nobility,
and supportive of their sibling Ds,
are the Cs of Character, Courage,
Commitment, Concentration and Consistency.


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Jun 15, 2026 - Feature of the Week

The Black Belt Book of Life - Topic #34 - The "D" Line

In seeking patterns of success and a strategy to win,
The “D” Line offers five clear maxims:
Desire, Dedication, Determination,
Discretion, Discipline.


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Jun 1, 2026 - Feature of the Week

The Black Belt Book of Life - Topic 33 - It Is Nothing To Begin. It Is Everything To Finish

It is not to disparage,
nor any seeker to diminish,
yet . . .
It is nothing to begin.
It is everything to finish.


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May 18, 2026 - Feature of the Week

The Black Belt Book of Life - Topic #32 - We Compete to Test Our Skill, Not Expand Our Ego

In the game of sport,
of competition and friendly foe,
We compete to test our skill,
not expand our ego.


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May 4, 2026 - Feature of the Week

The Black Belt Book of Life - Topic #31 - Doing the Right Thing Is the Right Thing to Do

When confronted in life with options
and we wonder which option to choose,
there really is no other option:
Doing the right thing is the right thing to do.