"It is obvious that kata must be trained and practiced sufficiently, but one must not be ‘stuck’ in them."

FEB 29, 2024

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"Kata without bunkai is like a shamisen; Nice sound, but empty on the inside."

FEB 27, 2024

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"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be."

FEB 26, 2024

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"The true warrior is not one who seeks to conquer others, but one who seeks to conquer himself."

FEB 24, 2024

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"The loudest claims of ‘no ego’ often echo with the loudest need to shift blame."

FEB 22, 2024

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"We frequently mistake persistence with a technique for its effectiveness, failing to acknowledge when it’s simply the wrong tool for the job."

FEB 21, 2024

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The technical terms we readily use in traditional karate today, bear a surprising secret: they emerged long after the techniques themselves.

FEB 20, 2024

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Don’t confuse tournament prowess with real-world combat.

FEB 19, 2024

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"What you leave behind is not what is etched in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others."

FEB 18, 2024

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"Karate-do may be referred to as the conflict within yourself."

FEB 17, 2024

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"You should always train with intensity and spirit as if actually facing the enemy, and in this way you will naturally be ready."

FEB 16, 2024

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"In karate I live, in karate I die." - Chōshin Chibana

FEB 15, 2024

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To be a great student, you need to be a good listener. If you’re not listening, you’re not learning.

FEB 14, 2024

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Know which battles to fight, and which battles to walk away from.

FEB 13, 2024

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"How far does the way continue? How far can I go? What happens if I keep going? What did the generations of masters attain?"

FEB 12, 2024

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"The wise win before the fight, while the ignorant fight to win."

FEB 11, 2024

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Life humbles you as you age. You realize how much time you’ve wasted on nonsense.

FEB 10, 2024

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Train your mind to be stronger than your emotions or else you’ll lose yourself every time.

FEB 09, 2024

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While you patiently wait, arm extended, for him to apply the lock successfully, what would happen if you resisted?

FEB 08, 2024

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One Strike, One Kill: The Myth and Mastery of 'Ikken Hissatsu'.

FEB 07, 2024

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‘OSU’: a sign of respect or just empty tradition?

FEB 06, 2024

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Just because someone boasts an impressive lineage chart doesn’t automatically make them a good teacher.

FEB 05, 2024

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In meditation, the warrior hones not just their blade, but their spirit. In the Way of Bushido, this is the path to true strength.

FEB 04, 2024

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"Excessive slapping, kicking, punching may only constitute 1% of good testing of Sanchin. It looks great – too childish eyes."

FEB 03, 2024

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Fighting isn’t alway necessary. Aggression can prove a costly error. De-escalation and prevention, is the true mark of strength.

FEB 01, 2024

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