3 Widespread Misconceptions of Modern Karate (That You Need to Know Today)! Contrary to what some experts will have you believe, the history of Karate is a real puzzle. At least when you...
The Wisdom of Inoue Yoshimi: Legendary Japanese National Team Kata Coach (Seminar Recap) Inoue Yoshimi sensei is not your ordinary grey-haired, chain-smoking Japanese gentleman. Well, he is a gentlem...
The True Meaning of Mokuso: Karate’s Essential Mental Tool Facts: It has been called “the silent killer” and can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pa...
Why There’s (Still) No “Secret” Moves in Karate Kata & Why You Should Care Now People claim they can see the face of Jesus Christ in a three-cheese pizza. Are they crazy? I think so. People...
Shin-Gi-Tai: The Definition of a True Sensei We have all met them. Those unique Karate teachers that make everything feel like instant enlightenment. Those...
Exclusive Interview: Lucio Maurino – The World Champion Karate Doctor (pt. 4) This is the fourth and last part of my pimptastic interview with the famous Dr. Lucio Maurino; several times I...
Exclusive Interview: Lucio Maurino – The World Champion Karate Doctor (pt. 2) This is the second part of my jaw-dropping interview with the brilliant Dr. Lucio Maurino, several times Itali...
Jesse’s Super Functional 4-Step Guide to Choosing the Right Kata for Your Next Bunkai Adventure It goes without saying that we’re all in this Karate thing for various reasons. Some of us want to execu...
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Quick Guide to Cross-Training in Karate: How, If & Why You Need It Aiiight, so people keep asking me about this “cross-training” thingy. “What is it, do I need...
5 Stupid Things All Karate Learners Should Avoid… Today! Warning: The following post is a rant. Hormones and everything. Now and then people ask me what I work with. Y...