Your Karate “Blocks” Are Dysfunctional. Here’s Why.
“Traditional Karate blocks don’t work against real attacks.” That’s something I often ...
The 3-Step Formula of Karate Mastery
“Mastery” is a big word. If you practice Karate, you should strive for it. In every punch, kick, ...
How to Be the Black Belt You Were Meant to Be
You bow deeply when you exit the dojo. Yet, you cut somebody off in traffic as you drive home. You say: “...
Shin-Gi-Tai: The Definition of a True Sensei
We have all met them. Those unique Karate teachers that make everything feel like instant enlightenment. Those...
Demystifying the Philosophy of “Shu-Ha-Ri”: 2 Awesome Stories
I don’t know about you, but in our dojo we’ve got to write a thesis for some gradings. For example...
Karate Analytics: Test, Think, Triumph!
Last week I performed a small experiment during kid’s Karate class. (I know, I’m evil like that. B...
Fitness Poles of Introspection
I don’t know about you, but I love summer evenings. For a few hours, mother nature seems to be telling u...
6 Values In Training by Morihei Ueshiba
The following was written by Ueshiba Morihei, founder of Aikido. He might have not have been training Karate, ...