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...
Musings on Mushin: Karate’s Equivalent of Mindfulness
Fun fact: At the tender age of twenty-three, French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic p...
Mental Power Training for Karate: Controlling Your Self-Image
Self-defense is not a sport. I think we can all agree on that. So, by definition, traditional Karate can’...
27 (More) Things About Karate You Ought To Know
Blah, blah, blah, mandatory intro text that nobody reads. Oh, and see previous post on this theme, entitled 29...
Go Kenki: The Undercover Kung-fu Pioneer of Okinawan Karate
History is rarely written by losers. And if the modernization of Karate was a popularity contest, the losers s...
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. 3)
This is the third part of my fascinating interview with the famous Dr. Lucio Maurino; several times Italian, E...