How Karate Got Its Name
Do you know how Karate got its name? It’s pretty interesting… Many people think Karate is an ancie...
The Beginner’s Guide to Bunkai
Do you practice bunkai? Some people say it’s the most important aspect of Karate. Others say it’s ...
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...
Why I Stopped Practicing My Karate Style. (Maybe YOU Should Too?)
“So… what style do you practice?” This is a question I get a lot. (Especially since releasin...
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 –...
Your Karate “Blocks” Are Dysfunctional. Here’s Why.
“Traditional Karate blocks don’t work against real attacks.” That’s something I often ...
10 Differences Between Okinawan Karate & Japanese Karate
Question: Do you know the difference between Okinawan Karate & Japanese Karate? I didn’t. Until I v...
Exclusive Interview: Yukimitsu Hasegawa – 7x World Karate Champion
7 times world champion. That sounds like something a fake “McDojo” grandmaster would put on his bu...
What’s the Meaning of Karate’s Different Belt Colors? (The Answer Will Blow Your Mind)
Did you know? The various belt colors in Karate symbolize the stages of a growing plant. It’s a circle ...
What is “Kime”? Dr. Lucio Maurino (World Karate Champion) Explains & Demonstrates
What is “kime”? The word is frequently used by Karate people all over the world. But… Few pe...
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...