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(JUN 2024)

Black Belt? Now What? From Milestone to Proficiency. The Path Continues. image

Black Belt? Now What? From Milestone to Proficiency. The Path Continues.

JUN 29, 2024

Compared to Jiu-Jitsu, karate is more destructive. image

"Compared to Jiu-Jitsu, karate is more destructive."

JUN 28, 2024

Skill Over Size: The Right Mindset For The Right Context Matters Most. image

Skill Over Size: The Right Mindset For The Right Context Matters Most.

JUN 27, 2024

Learning to Learn from Kata: Beyond Basics, Unlocking the Message Within. image

Learning to Learn from Kata: Beyond Basics, Unlocking the Message Within.

JUN 26, 2024

Don’t Get Duped! Are You Learning the Real Thing? image

Don’t Get Duped! Are You Learning the Real Thing?

JUN 24, 2024

Is Modern Karate Right for You? The Critical Difference. Be Prepared, Stay Safe. image

Is Modern Karate Right for You? The Critical Difference. Be Prepared, Stay Safe.

JUN 22, 2024

Embracing the Present Moment. The Art of Mindful Living. image

Embracing the Present Moment. The Art of Mindful Living.

JUN 21, 2024

No One Knows (But Apparently Everyone Has An Opinion). image

No One Knows (But Apparently Everyone Has An Opinion).

JUN 20, 2024

Real Karate is Messy: Effective in the Chaos. image

Real Karate is Messy: Effective in the Chaos.

JUN 19, 2024

Effort Echoes: Show Up, Try Hard, Make Progress. image

Effort Echoes: Show Up, Try Hard, Make Progress.

JUN 18, 2024

Don’t Try This at Home: A Lesson in Common Sense. image

Don’t Try This at Home: A Lesson in Common Sense.

JUN 17, 2024

The Dangers of Misinterpreting Traditional Martial Arts. Facing the Facts of Karate’s Practical Limits. image

The Dangers of Misinterpreting Traditional Martial Arts. Facing the Facts of Karate’s Practical Limits.

JUN 16, 2024

Rethinking Kata: The Beginning of a More Practical Approach.. image

Rethinking Kata: The Beginning of a More Practical Approach.

JUN 15, 2024

The Open Mind: Key to Unlocking Your Potential. image

The Open Mind: Key to Unlocking Your Potential.

JUN 14, 2024

Traditional Karate Training: Block, Counter, and Real-World Realities. image

Traditional Karate Training: Block, Counter, and Real-World Realities.

JUN 12, 2024

Building Foundations. Chasing Knowledge, Not Rank. image

Building Foundations. Chasing Knowledge, Not Rank.

JUN 11, 2024

From Art to Act: The Theatrical Turn of Modern Karate. image

From Art to Act: The Theatrical Turn of Modern Karate.

JUN 10, 2024

More Than Instruction: The Patience and Insight of a Skilled Teacher. image

More Than Instruction: The Patience and Insight of a Skilled Teacher.

JUN 08, 2024

Karate is not just about winning fights; it’s about winning in life. image

Karate is not just about winning fights; it’s about winning in life.

JUN 07, 2024

Sensei Says: Why We Quote Our Martial Arts Teachers. image

Sensei Says: Why We Quote Our Martial Arts Teachers.

JUN 06, 2024

Lineage vs. Teaching: What Really Matters in the Martial Arts? image

Lineage vs. Teaching: What Really Matters in the Martial Arts?

JUN 05, 2024

From Respect to Rifts: The Role of Negativity in Karate. image

From Respect to Rifts: The Role of Negativity in Karate.

JUN 04, 2024

Be teachable. The world is full of lessons waiting to be learned. image

Be teachable. The world is full of lessons waiting to be learned.

JUN 03, 2024

Fleeing combat is not shameful. Shame lies in starting it for no reason. image

"Fleeing combat is not shameful. Shame lies in starting it for no reason."

JUN 02, 2024

Tension vs. Flow: The Challenge of Achieving Efficient Movement. image

Tension vs. Flow: The Challenge of Achieving Efficient Movement.

JUN 01, 2024

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