fighting Archives | KARATE by Jesse

Are you scared of sparring? You’re not alone… This is a common question I get: “Jesse-san,...

Are you a good Karate fighter? Many people think kumite is difficult… I agree. Even though I’ve tr...

3 stitches. (No, that’s not my new rap name.) That’s what I see in the bathroom mirror, ever since...

I’m proud to say I’ve never been in a real fight. I hope my future kids enjoy the same lack of man...

“Op, op, op, op… Oppa Gangnam Style!” That’s the lyrics to Korean pop song ‘Gang...

“A stranded goldfish.” That’s how I’d describe most Karate people when they get thrown...

What defines a great Karate practitioner? The answer to that question has been debated for decades, and seems ...

Self-defense is not a sport. I think we can all agree on that. So, by definition, traditional Karate can’...

The following is a guest post by my brother Oliver (website here) who happens to be a fighter, coach and ins...

So, I’m sitting on the plane right now, on my way home from spending yet another two awesome months in beaut...

It was a boxing match that will probably never be forgotten – or at least not this particular event in i...