"By constant self-discipline and self-control you can develop greatness of character."
JAN 25, 2023
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Why is impractical “bunkai” still being taught?
JAN 23, 2023
What is the definition of self-defense?
JAN 21, 2023
"There are no styles of karate-do, just varying interpretations of its principles."
JAN 13, 2023
It begins at the beginning, with understanding "why" and not just "how" you are doing something.
JAN 11, 2023
“Never raise your sword in anger".
JAN 09, 2023
“Shu Ha Ri” (守破離) The path to mastery.
JAN 06, 2023
Becoming better and stronger at your martial arts, doesn’t start in the dojo. It starts in your head.
JAN 04, 2023
Any fool can know! The point is….. to understand!
JAN 02, 2023
The Second Arrow of Suffering
DEC 29, 2022
"Make yourself empty within, but upright without. This is the real meaning of the ‘empty’ in karate."
DEC 27, 2022
Discover the “meaning” in what you do. Then give it everything you’ve got. Do your BEST.
DEC 23, 2022
For "bunkai" to be effective, it must be applicable to real situations. That is what kata was created for.
DEC 21, 2022
Kangeiko is a martial arts tradition, it’s an important part of the spirit of a dojo.
DEC 19, 2022
What is awareness and why is it so important?
DEC 16, 2022
Have you only been taught to fight? If your goal is competition, then you train differently than for self-defense.
DEC 09, 2022
In the 60’s and 70’s, there was a "atmosphere" to a traditional dojo.
DEC 06, 2022
For most traditional karate-ka, kata is the foundation of karate.
DEC 04, 2022