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FB_IMG_1566254516924Welcome to the Karate Kickin Dwarf website. My name is Larry. If you haven’t figured it out by now, I am a dwarf and I do karate.

It has been a few years since I have posted any new articles. I have been busy working and practicing martial arts. In the last 2 years I have received my black belt in Shorin Ryu Karate / Seibukan Karate. I have also started practicing close quarters combat styles that focus on defensive blade concepts.

I have been practicing karate for 20 years now. During the 20 years I have also practiced a variety of other styles such as Jujitsu (Japanese), Tai Chi, Tang Soo Do, Shotokan Karate, and now Kali with a focus on defensive blade concepts.

When I first started practicing martial arts I felt compelled to share my experiences and knowledge with my friends, family, and eventually other little people or handicap people. My goal with sharing my experiences is to inspire others to pursue their passion and find a way to overcome their obstacles. Years ago when I started practicing jujitsu I decided I would find a way to share my experiences. I have written many blog posts about practicing karate and jujitsu over the years. As time moves on I plan to share my experiences training in close quarters combat and learning how to use a blade.

I plan to keep my blog posts light hearted and entertaining. I have a list of stories I plan to share from time practicing martial arts. I plan to show how karate, jujitsu, kali, tai chi, and many other styles has benefited me. I WONT use this blog to say one style is better than another. I have never cared to listen to people who think they practice a superior style to someone else. As Master Chotoku Kyan once said “…never brag about your karate…there is always someone better than you.”

17 thoughts on “Welcome

  1. Hi Larry, just finished reading all your posts, love your writing! I feel our youth had a lot in common…thought I was the only person who remembers Don the dragon Wilson!! lol!

    I’m very much looking forward to following your blog, Great stuff!

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    • A few people have looked at me quizzically when I mention Don the Dragon Wilson. I can remember being a boy and mom telling me that karate movies was on and it had Don the Dragon Wilson or Cynthia RothRock.

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  2. Hello Larry, great blog thanks for the follow on twitter, look forward to sharing and retweeting our martial arts journeys, I am shodan 1st dan black belt in Karate and also instruct in my own dojo in our own style, also I’m totally blind, renal transplant patient with diabetes. Good day to you sir and all the best from the blind Sensei Mark Brown in the United Kingdom.
    OSS

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  3. Hello Larry, good to hear from you and I too think your blog is a great idea. I will pass it onto some of my adaptive martial artists. I am sure you will be an inspiration to them and other Karateka. I still hope we can get together sometime soon.

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    • Jeff, I know its been over twenty years (I worked for S&R Micom), but if you remember me, I would love to touch base with you.

      Outstanding, website/blog. We need more people in the Martial Arts that understand that the true Warrior is from Within.

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  4. this is great, we are average height parents of a 5yr old lp girl. she is very althletic not sure which activity to start her in, we are thinking jijitsu, soccer and gymnastics.

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    • I am glad you like the web site. I am hoping it has helped you answer any questions you may have asked. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have anymore questions.

      Do you mind if I make a suggestion? As a father of 3 girls I would let her try all 3 activities to see which one she likes the most. Make sure you find a coach or an instructor who is willing to work with someone that is a dwarf. In my earlier years wanting to take karate I had instructors turn me down. I was limited on what I could compete in when tournaments came into town. What ever you do, do not let these things discourage her. Remind her everyday she can do anything she sets her mind to.

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