What Every Karate-ka Should Know About “Kiai!”
Can you teach someone “fighting spirit”? Tricky question. Some people would say that you can’...
The Karate Compass: How to Always Know What You Should Practice in Karate
Selenium is good for your sperm. That’s what a lady whispered to her husband behind me at the supermarke...
51 Awesome Ways to Practice Kata
Do you like kumite? You’re in luck, my friend! A quick internet search will give you thousands of ways t...
3 Things Surfing Taught Me About Karate
“You!” I’m looking around, trying desperately to see who this girl is yelling and pointing a...
3 Simple Exercises Guaranteed to Improve Your Karate
Ever heard this old Chinese proverb? Tell me – I forget. Show me – I remember. Involve me – ...
“The Way of the Fight” – by Georges St. Pierre (GSP)
There’s nothing worse than a boring book. (Well, a boring salad comes close second.) I mean, if you put ...
“Should Karate Be Olympic?” [Infographic]
In three days, Karate could come closer to the Olympics. Eight sports (baseball/softball, climbing, roller spo...
The 10 Commandments of Karate Nerds™
Karate is not a religion. Still, I have come up with 10 “holy” commandments that you really need t...
6 Things Your Sensei NEVER Told You About Karate
Do you remember your very first Karate class? I don’t. (Hey, I was like 2 years old!) Do you remember th...
The Reason for Triple Techniques in Kata
Sitting at my computer, sippin’ on a protein shake. An e-mail pops up. It went something like this [slig...
“Why I’m a Martial Artist” (Video)
(This article is going to be awkward. But what the heck.) Yesterday I sent a secret e-mail to everyone on my K...