From the Sensei’s Desk

Health & Fitness

6 articles by Sensei Willy Strohmeier, from his monthly Brighton Buzz column.

2025

May 2025

Kicking Together: How One Mom Turned Karate Into Family Time

A mom who joined her daughter on the mat shows how training together builds shared growth, mutual respect, and lasting family memories.

ParentingMotivationHealth & Fitness

2024

May 2024

Mom, You Are My Champion!

She started karate in her mid-fifties and at 76 earns her third-degree black belt. A Mother's Day tribute to Sensei Willy's mom, and his student.

PerseveranceGratitudeHealth & Fitness

2018

August 2018

When I Get Old...

'When I get old, I want to be like Grandma.' Sensei Willy's 70-year-old mother, a black belt, is a reminder that parents must make time to stay healthy.

Health & FitnessParentingMotivation

2017

July 2017

Summertime! Keeping Kids Active

“But Mom, there's nothing to do outside!” Simple, fun ideas to pull kids away from screens this summer and get them active and imagining again.

Health & FitnessParenting

February 2017

Managing Stress

Everyone deals with stress. We can't control every stressor, but we can control how we react. Five simple, healthy ways to manage stress.

Health & FitnessEmotional Growth

2012

December 2012

Building a Stronger Community

A shy three-year-old named Paul grows into a confident class leader, and shows why student growth is the reason our karate school exists.

ConfidenceCharacterHealth & Fitness