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Mike O’Dell – A Sincere Man


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Mike O’Dell – A sincere man. Who practices the, “One Heart Way,” Isshin-Ryu Karate. And it has been Mike O’Dell’s sincere path for most of his Eighty-Three years. We talk about the Tacoma Washington USA dojo and Sensei Steve Armstrong, circa 1968. A coal fired home and Charles Atlas, putting on the pads of Kendo for alternative uses. Sanchin Kata and the, “Bellowing Wounded Bull.”  Yes we are talking about Sanchin Kata.







Having your life ordered and sorted is a productive way to live one’s life. Know what you are seeking and make a plan. In every thing you do.



“I have only met two pickles.” You will understand when you hear it. A nasty Judo teacher and that’s about enough of that, no need to lose ones cool. How to avoid politics as many want to be the King. A lesson in being human to people in a coffee shop and why it is important.



That one teacher that changed the color of the world for you, and who was it?  The answer is wonderful.



The art of teaching kids is a rare element and deeply valued to see in its best expression.



The 7 Important things I never learned in School. Again this is a sincere share from a good man, listen-up.



Simple direct ideas that you never learned in school and maybe you shouldn’t maybe they should come form other sources. Regardless to listen to Mike, spryly list them off makes you think about the placement of your efforts and the value of all forms of education, or should I say wisdom.



Below are tow links to help you in your exploration. The fist is a podcast on Martial Arts and Life and the second is background on a karate system.



A podcast with another truly nice man, British Karate-ka by way of Poland: Les Bubka



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