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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Exclusive Interview: Lucio Maurino – The World Champion Karate Doctor (pt. 1)
Have you ever wondered about the connection between Karate and science? I have. More specifically; I’ve ...
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...
The Karate Nerd Manifesto
So, I keep arguing that you need to become this Karate Nerd™ thing. Most of you, hopefully, kind of, sort of...
The Artsy Fartsy Secret of Karate’s Obsession With Old Masters
A black belt from our dojo asked me the other day: “Jesse-san… why are we Karate people always so ...