How to Feel Good About Sucking at Karate
We’ve all been there. You’re standing in the dojo, practicing some moves, when your sensei suddenl...
6 Things Your Sensei NEVER Told You About Karate
Do you remember your very first Karate class? I don’t. (Hey, I was like 2 years old!) Do you remember th...
“Art” or “Fight”? Exploring the Two Sides of Rhythm in Karate’s Kata
It’s been a while since I answered awesome reader questions in public. So it’s about that time aga...
“When Should I Leave My Sensei And Start My Own Dojo?”
An e-mail was received. From a ridiculously handsome man named Gary, with an impeccable taste in blogs. Obvio...
The 3rd Secret of Karate Driving School
Remember when I wrote that article on 2 Things Driving School Taught Me About Karate? If not, don’t swea...
Why I Compete In Kata
“You are weird…” The words echoed in my head that night, when I was going to bed, as if some...
The Endless List of Karate Feelings
That mixed feeling of frustration and letdown; not having punched even harder, faster and better than your pre...
The Meaning of Onegaishimasu
Today, when I walked to the dojo, something remarkable happened. You see, when I cross the road at pedestrian ...
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...
Kata – Woodpecker, Wind or Water?
Two weeks ago I taught a Karate class for kids. (Of course I do that every week, but two weeks ago something s...
Deconstructing a Master
Last time I lived in Okinawa I had no TV or books. For 6 months! (Okay, I had my Japanese language books, bu...
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