How to Be a Good Karate Parent (Hint: Use These 6 Magical Words)
Imagine the horror: You’ve been driving your kids to Karate class, tournaments and camps for years. You&...
How a World Champion Survived a Small Mistake (That Nearly Cost Him the World Games Title)
Imagine the fear: You are standing on the mat in the kata finals of the World Games. You have been competing a...
The Practical Guide to Training Karate in Okinawa (Karate’s Birthplace)
Okinawa… This “mythical” island southwest of Japan, where Karate was born. Wouldn’t it...
Surviving Training in Japan: A Practical Word & Phrase Guide
Training in Japan (or anywhere in the world with a Japanese teacher) can sometimes be both fun and frustrating...