How I Won Every Street Fight in My Life (Without Breaking a Sweat)
Listen… Would you believe me if I told you I’ve won 100% of the street fights in my life? It’...
One Little Verbal Trick to Save Your A** in Self-Defense
I’m proud to say I’ve never been in a real fight. I hope my future kids enjoy the same lack of man...
Exclusive Interview: Luigi Busà – World Kumite Champion
“Op, op, op, op… Oppa Gangnam Style!” That’s the lyrics to Korean pop song ‘Gang...
The Bunkai Blueprint: A Simple Framework for Applying the Kata of Karate in Practical Self-Defense
Bunkai should be easy. That’s my philosophy when it comes to applying the techniques of kata. But still,...
3 Things My First Triathlon Taught Me about Karate (& Life)
I finally did it. After swimming my ass off in the ice cold, pitch black water of Stockholm’s murky old ...
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’...
5 (More) Reasons Why Your Bunkai (Still) (Probably) Sucks
Remember that article a couple of months back, where I basically outlined why most bunkai (practical applicati...
Will Real Karate Please Stand Up?
So, I’m sitting on the plane right now, on my way home from spending yet another two awesome months in beaut...
Sensei Dracula And The Most Effective Submission Escape Ever
It was a boxing match that will probably never be forgotten – or at least not this particular event in i...