The Black Belt Myth (What They Never Told You About Being a Black Belt)
For years, you’ve been told a lie. An ugly, dirty lie. Indoctrinated by people you trusted, with the imp...
Why You Should Lie to Your Karate Students (Occasionally)
“Shiranu ga hotoke” (“Not knowing is Buddha.”) Once upon a time, during the 1970’...
The Great Lie of Karate
“Excuse me… teacher, when are we going to learn ‘the crane’?” I look down and se...
“Psst! That sensei is…” – Gossip in Karate
“Psst… Jesse-san, don’t go to that sensei, he is crazy. He used to know very many kata and w...