“Art” or “Fight”? Exploring the Two Sides of Rhythm in Karate’s Kata
It’s been a while since I answered awesome reader questions in public. So it’s about that time aga...
How to Achieve Greatness in Karate (& Life): Let Go of Attachment
Sometimes you go through those moments in life that literally flip your worldview upside down. Man, how I love...
The WKF Shitei Kata Are Finally Removed (+ Historical Bonus Material!)
Note! This article consists of two parts: First I break the crazy news that the standardized shitei kata are f...
The 9 Lost Throws of Funakoshi Gichin: Karate’s Forgotten Takedown Techniques
There’s tons of wild moves in Karate. At least if you know where to look. Having been around the world...
The #1 Reason Why Every Serious Karate-ka Needs to Travel to Okinawa Right Now
Some people might find this strange: But my strongest memories from living in Okinawa (the birthplace of Karat...
Is Your Karate Sensei “Always Right”? – How to Effectively Question Tradition
Every day, we’re confronted with claims that others present as fact. Both in and out of the dojo. Some o...
“The K is on the Way”: An Exclusive Interview with the President of WKF – Karate’s Controversial Road to the Olympics 2020 (pt. 2)
Note: This is part two of my exploration into Karate and the Olympics; interviewing the president of the WKF (...
“The K is on the Way”: An Exclusive Interview with the President of WKF on Karate’s Controversial Road to the Olympics 2020 (pt. 1)
Last week I posted an interesting question on my facebook page. QUESTION: What is YOUR biggest concern/fear, i...
Top 6 Martial Arts Movie Fights of All Time: The KbJ Fans’ Edition
Kung fu movies. Taste the phrase. We all have our favorite one. And we all have our favorite hero. From Bruce ...
5 Ways to Get a Fantabulous Shiko-Dachi Stance: Looking Beyond Static Stretching
Okay, okay, okay… I’m back. Well, not that I ever “left” or anything, I’ve just ...
Remembering Soke Takayoshi Nagamine Sensei: The Harmonious Son of Matsubayashi-ryu Karate
Karate is a living thing. And never are we more reminded of the fragility of living things than when we are co...