How to Tie Your Karate Belt Correctly (& Why It Matters)
How do you tie your Karate belt? In my travels around the world, I’ve seen many ways. Some good, some b...
How To Plan Your Karate Training (According to Science)
Do you have a smart Karate training plan? Most people don’t. In fact, the average Karate-ka doesn̵...
How to Be Creative in Karate (& Why It’s Super Important)
Creativity. It’s a big word. Are you afraid of it… …or enthralled by it? No matter what feel...
59 Signs Your Dojo is Awesome
Is your dojo awesome? I hope so! Because your dojo, which literally translates to “place of the WayR...
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...
51 Awesome Ways to Practice Kata
Do you like kumite? You’re in luck, my friend! A quick internet search will give you thousands of ways t...
Improve Your Cat Stance: The (Almost) Painless Guide to a World-Class Nekoashi-Dachi
Guys, I have a confession to make: I love getting feedback. And since I recently got some inspiring feedback f...
The Karate Kids Teaching Guide: What You Need to Know about Teaching Karate to Kids
Lately I’ve been getting a lot of email concerning kids. More specifically, how to teach kids Karate. &#...
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...
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 ...
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...
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