MARTIAL ARTS BLOG
(JAN 2024)
"Pre-war karate masters treated students harshly, and expelled them for the slightest reason. A student also had to have a good character or they wouldn’t teach him."
JAN 31, 2024
"We must be careful not to overlook the fact that kata, and the body positions that comprises them, are just templates of sort; it is their application in combat which needs to be mastered."
JAN 30, 2024
"I am a student, not a master. I am still learning, and I will never stop learning."
JAN 29, 2024
There is NO place for physical punishment or bullying in any form of discipline.
JAN 28, 2024
The techniques of karate are multi-purpose, born of principles. Just like all forms of art, you can make interpretations to fit the purpose.
JAN 27, 2024
"Don’t quit, keep going until you can turn something impossible into a reality."
JAN 26, 2024
"I perform strength training with the following philosophy in mind; great technique in kata can only be achieved with having a solid foundation of strength."
JAN 25, 2024
Grades, or belts, are without doubt one of the most controversial aspects of the martial arts.
JAN 24, 2024
MMA undoubtedly showcases the prowess of its athletes, but it is essential to recognize that it may not be the ideal benchmark for evaluating the entire spectrum of the martial arts.
JAN 23, 2024
"Years of practice and thorough training are necessary for deep understanding and mastery."
JAN 22, 2024
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"Kata is handed down from the older generation,[…]we have a responsibility to hand it down to the next generation."
JAN 21, 2024
Within the dojo’s walls, the ticking of the clock fades to a distant echo. Minutes melt away, replaced by the steady burn of dedication.
JAN 19, 2024
Choosing the right training, the right dojo, is critical, for your safety and for your peace of mind. Do not take that choice lightly.
JAN 18, 2024
Recently someone tried to argue with me that their style of karate was the strongest.
JAN 16, 2024
‘Karate ni sente nashi’. Apparently some people interpret this literally and often profess that ‘one must not attack first’.
JAN 15, 2024
"Through my years of training, the only thing I’ve learned is that I don’t know everything."
JAN 13, 2024
"Conceptually, the fence is simple and anyone, irrespective of their skill level, can adopt it."
JAN 12, 2024
Most people are not really prepared or trained, physically or psychologically, for a physical encounter.
JAN 10, 2024
In real life, a raised guard just paints a bullseye on your forehead. A liability in the unpredictable chaos of reality.
JAN 08, 2024
In real world effectiveness, the ultimate goal is to be prepared, not just to perform.
JAN 07, 2024
"Nothing is more harmful to the world than a martial art that is not effective in actual self-defense."
JAN 06, 2024
The measure of a martial artist lies not in the color of their belt, but in the depth of their skill.
JAN 05, 2024
Self-defense is NOT about winning. You’re not in the dojo, on the mats, in a training hall, participating in a competition, rolling on the floor. Self-defense is about survival.
JAN 03, 2024
"Learn, unlearn, relearn: Growth is a journey, embrace change, step beyond your comfort zone, evolve your understanding."
JAN 01, 2024
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