The Secret Meaning of Heian/Pinan Kata (Hint: It’s NOT What You Think)
Do you practice Heian/Pinan kata? If you train a popular style like Shotokan, Shito-ryu or Shorin-ryu –...
The 3 Types of Bunkai (Omote, Ura & Honto)
What do you know about bunkai? If you are like most people – you know a little bit. You know that the an...
The Black Belt Myth (What They Never Told You About Being a Black Belt)
For years, you’ve been told a lie. An ugly, dirty lie. Indoctrinated by people you trusted, with the imp...
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...
Move Over Bubishi – There’s A New Book In Town
How many of you began training Karate because you once (probably as a kid or teenager) saw a cool film, or rea...
The Second Biggest Misconception of Kata Ever
Today when I was taking a stroll I noticed this machine: “Oh, it’s a vending machine, you’re...
Understanding “The Smile” (pt. 2)
This is part 2 of ”Understanding the ‘Smile’”. If you haven’t read part 1, please do so. Okay, let...
Understanding “The Smile” (pt. 1)
Run, run, run! Sweat is dripping down my forehead. I’m late for the monorail. It leaves in five seconds or s...