The True Meaning of Mokuso: Karate’s Essential Mental Tool
Facts: It has been called “the silent killer” and can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pa...
“Use The Force”: Exploring The Secret of Ki Power
Let me ask you something: Do you have a hard time understanding water vapor? (You know, that gas thingy you se...
The Meaning of Onegaishimasu
Today, when I walked to the dojo, something remarkable happened. You see, when I cross the road at pedestrian ...
What is Kime in Karate?
It was a hot and humid day in August, and we were quietly walking home from the Kenritsu Budokan (Prefectural ...
Chinkuchi – Another Exotic Okinawan Karate Word
If you ever plan on travelling to Okinawa (or Japan in general) to study Karate, remember to take notes. It do...
Koshi O Hineru
The above phrase, “Koshi o hineru“, translates as “Twisting (of the) hips“. This is so...