Latest posts
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Preparing for Tournament Day: Mind and Body Ready
This weekend is our 2026 Spring Championship, and the excitement around the dojang is building. For many of our students, this will be their very first martial arts tournament, and that’s something special. A tournament is more than just a competition—it’s an opportunity to challenge yourself, learn, and grow as a martial artist. At Owosso
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🌱 Spring Training Mode: No More Hibernating
🌱 Spring Training Mode: No More Hibernating Winter tested us. We pushed through cold mornings.We trained when it was dark before class even started.We just completed winter belt testing and stepped into new curriculum. But now? Now it’s time to shift gears. Spring is not about surviving.Spring is about building. In Michigan, winter teaches toughness.
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Spring Is Calling… Are You Ready to Answer?
Winter is almost behind us. We pushed through the cold mornings.We trained when it would have been easier to stay home.We tied our belts tight and showed up anyway. And now? We just completed winter belt testing. That means something. It means growth.It means progress.It means the work you put in is showing. Some of
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Why We Write a Weekly Blog at Owosso Martial Arts
Every week, we take time to write something for you. Not because we have to.Not because it’s trendy.But because it matters. At Owosso Martial Arts, karate is not just something that happens on the mats for 45 minutes at a time. It’s something that shapes the way we think, respond, and live outside the dojang.
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You Get What You Put In
This past weekend, I had the privilege of assisting in judging the Michigan Winter Dan (Black Belt) Testing. Any time you step into a room filled with black belts—past, present, and future—you can feel it immediately: unity, determination, and a quiet seriousness that comes from people who chose the hard path. What stood out to
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Training Through the Sick Days: Don’t Let a Setback Become a Stop
Getting sick is frustrating. One day you’re in the dojang feeling strong and focused, and the next you’re stuck on the couch with no energy, no appetite, and a head full of excuses whispering, “Just take a break… maybe longer.” Here’s the truth: getting sick happens. Letting it derail your training doesn’t have to. Sick
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More Than a Dojang: A Community Forged Through Hard Work
When people walk into Owosso Martial Arts for the first time, they often expect a place to learn punches, kicks, and forms. And yes—we do all of that. But what many don’t expect is the feeling that comes with it: a sense of belonging, of being part of something bigger than yourself. Our dojang is
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WEATHER UPDATE – JANUARY 23
❄️ WEATHER UPDATE – JANUARY 23 ❄️Due to the current weather conditions and illness, classes are closed today.👉 As of right now, we ARE still planning to host our Tournament Class tomorrow from 10:00–11:00 AM.That said, the roads are icy, so please use your best judgment and travel carefully. Your safety always comes first. We’ll
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The International Tang Soo Do Federation
Preserving Tradition. Building Character. Uniting Practitioners Worldwide. The International Tang Soo Do Federation (ITF) exists for one clear purpose: to preserve the traditional art of Tang Soo Do while guiding its practitioners toward excellence in both skill and character. More than a governing body, the ITF is a living lineage—connecting dojangs, instructors, and students across
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Class Closed – 1/14/26 DUE TO WEATHER
⚠️ Class Update – Closed Tonight ⚠️ Out of an abundance of caution, we will be closing classes tonight due to the dropping temperatures, snow, and icy conditions. This is always a tough decision—we want to train—but the risk of someone getting hurt on the roads or sidewalks is just too great. Your safety and