Practical Self-Defense: Ditch the Drama and Embrace Reality. Sitting Pretty or Prepared?

OCT 31, 2024

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Beyond the Isolated Movements: How Transitions Bring Kata to Life.

OCT 30, 2024

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Mastering the Art of Terminology or Kicking Your Way to the Bathroom? (you have to read the article)

OCT 29, 2024

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Context: The Key to Effective Training Across Disciplines.

OCT 28, 2024

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Under Pressure: The Way You Train is the Way You’ll Respond.

OCT 27, 2024

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Happy World Karate day. ‘Karate no Hi’ (空手の日).

OCT 25, 2024

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The Ground: Think Twice Before You Go There!

OCT 24, 2024

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Kneeling for a Throw? Staying Off the Ground in Self-defense.

OCT 22, 2024

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Beyond Sparring: Understand the Limitations of Your Self-Defense Training in the Martial Arts.

OCT 21, 2024

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Right. Now, self-defense. Tonight I’ll be showing you how to defend yourselves against anyone who attacks you armed with a piece of fresh fruit.

OCT 18, 2024

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Kick Like a Pro, Limp Like a Legend. Kick Today, Ice Tomorrow. (Perhaps not the best choice in self-defense either.)

OCT 16, 2024

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Defend Yourself with Wisdom: Running Shoes, The Ultimate Self-Defense Tool.

OCT 15, 2024

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Karate is in the mind. Karate is in the heart. Karate is never about what you are wearing around your waist.

OCT 14, 2024

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A "Haiku" just for those who think my articles are too long.

OCT 13, 2024

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Navigating Ignorance and Driving Blind: Martial Arts Lessons from the Road.

OCT 12, 2024

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The Cultural Clash in the Dojo: The Hidden Customs Within the Martial Arts – Do Students Want It?

OCT 11, 2024

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Not All Dojos Are Created Equal: When Expertise Is Just an Illusion.

OCT 10, 2024

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It’s Like a Finger Pointing to the Moon: Don’t Focus on ‘Saying OSU!’ or You’ll Miss All That Heavenly Glory.

OCT 09, 2024

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The Courage to Ask: Breaking the Silence and Finding Value in Questions During Training.

OCT 08, 2024

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The Evolution of Karate: Tradition and the Search for Authenticity.

OCT 07, 2024

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In every challenge that age brings, we find the opportunity to redefine strength – not as brute force, but as the clarity of thought and spirit.

OCT 06, 2024

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Commitment is the Key: Be There, Be Better, Have Passion.

OCT 05, 2024

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Parting Ways: A Natural Turning Point in Training?

OCT 04, 2024

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Karate Across Oceans: The Challenges of Depth in Transmission.

OCT 03, 2024

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Understanding Kata: Principles Over Techniques.

OCT 02, 2024

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Resistance is NOT Futile: Facing Reality – Showing, Preparing, and Practicing Resistance in Your Training.

OCT 01, 2024

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