Understanding “The Smile” (pt. 2)
This is part 2 of ”Understanding the ‘Smile’”. If you haven’t read part 1, please do so. Okay, let...
Understanding “The Smile” (pt. 1)
Run, run, run! Sweat is dripping down my forehead. I’m late for the monorail. It leaves in five seconds or s...
The Two Sides of Muchimi
Imagine a big jar filled with honey. Sweet, sticky, thick honey… Stop drooling, it’s only a though...
“7 Points of Karate-jutsu” by Motobu Choki
Today I decided to give the keyboard to someone else: Motobu Choki. Or – as they say here in Okinawa ...
Following the Footsteps of “Bushi” Matsumura
Last Sunday I was helping the old folks in the neighborhood (it was some kind of “clean up in your area day...
Bi-jutsu & Karate-jutsu
Imagine this: Picasso is sitting by a small table. Yes, the famous artist Picasso. In front of him he has a wh...
6 Reasons for Changes in Kata
Being here in Okinawa gives you a whole new perspective on kata. For example, I have been taught four differen...
The Secret to Why Kobudo Never Became Popular
Since the modernization (and subsequent popularization) of Karate in the early 1900, Karate has spread to almo...
Enter The Dragon (pt. 2)
Okay, let’s continue (If you haven’t read part one, please do so). The training was about to begin...
Enter The Dragon (pt. 1)
Despite the cool title, this post is not about entering dragons. It’s about entering dojos. Dragons soun...