The Biggest Problem With “Sport Karate”
Somebody asked me: “Do you prefer kata or kumite?” I replied: “Do you prefer your left or yo...
The World’s Best Karate Gi?
It started with a simple question: “Why is there no perfect Karate gi?” Having owned dozens of ...
Exclusive Interview: Junior Lefevre – Kumite & Kata Legend
Question: Is it possible to become a world-class champion in both kata and kumite? Many people would say n...
Exclusive Interview: Luigi Busà – World Kumite Champion
“Op, op, op, op… Oppa Gangnam Style!” That’s the lyrics to Korean pop song ‘Gang...
How to “Snap” Your Karate Techniques Like Rika Usami
Snap! Crack! Pop! The sounds of Rika Usami’s techniques cut through the air, as innocent bystanders are ...
“Should Karate Be Olympic?” [Infographic]
In three days, Karate could come closer to the Olympics. Eight sports (baseball/softball, climbing, roller spo...
Exclusive Interview: Luca Valdesi – The Undisputed King of Tournament Kata (pt. 2)
Note: This is part two of my exclusive interview with Luca Valdesi, world kata champion. Read part one here! A...
Exclusive Interview: Luca Valdesi – The Undisputed King of Tournament Kata (pt. 1)
“Travel, instead of broadening the mind, often merely lengthens the conversation.” – Elizabe...
The WKF Shitei Kata Are Finally Removed (+ Historical Bonus Material!)
Note! This article consists of two parts: First I break the crazy news that the standardized shitei kata are f...
“The K is on the Way”: An Exclusive Interview with the President of WKF – Karate’s Controversial Road to the Olympics 2020 (pt. 2)
Note: This is part two of my exploration into Karate and the Olympics; interviewing the president of the WKF (...
“The K is on the Way”: An Exclusive Interview with the President of WKF on Karate’s Controversial Road to the Olympics 2020 (pt. 1)
Last week I posted an interesting question on my facebook page. QUESTION: What is YOUR biggest concern/fear, i...