How To Overcome Nerves in Karate (Before Grading or Competing)
Have you ever been nervous before a Karate event? You are not alone! Sleepless nights, extra training sessions...
This Challenge Will Laser-Focus Your Karate
It was a hot evening in August, 1952. David Tudor approached his piano on stage at the Maverick Concert Hall...
What “The Way” of Karate Actually Means (Read This!)
Drip. Drip, drip. I open my eyes. Another drop of sweat splashes on the floor. All I can see are my feet, hove...
The True Power of Pauses in Kata Performance
Question: Do you consider yourself a martial artist? I mean really, a martial artist; somebody who literally e...
How to Achieve Greatness in Karate (& Life): Let Go of Attachment
Sometimes you go through those moments in life that literally flip your worldview upside down. Man, how I love...
Musings on Mushin: Karate’s Equivalent of Mindfulness
Fun fact: At the tender age of twenty-three, French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic p...
Mental Power Training for Karate: Controlling Your Self-Image
Self-defense is not a sport. I think we can all agree on that. So, by definition, traditional Karate can’...
Exclusive Interview: Lucio Maurino – The World Champion Karate Doctor (pt. 2)
This is the second part of my jaw-dropping interview with the brilliant Dr. Lucio Maurino, several times Itali...
Practical Karate Psychology: Uncovering the Secret of Elite Achievers & Adopting the ‘Hell Yes’ Attitude
“He has better genes than me.” “He eats steroids for breakfast.” “He has better ...
The Secret of Reigi
When you’re teaching beginners they’re bound to ask you challenging and thrilling questions. I lov...
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...