2 Forgotten (But Deadly) Techniques of Okinawan Karate
Carefully read this quote: “Hoping to see Karate included in the physical education taught in our public...
Why You Should Avoid Telling People You Practice Karate
Question: Have you ever got into trouble for telling people you practice Karate? That’s what I asked on ...
Confessions of a Karate Nerd™
Passion. Deep down, that’s the force that drives us. Or at least, it used to drive us. Back when things ...
Exclusive Interview: Iain Abernethy – UK’s Leading Expert on Practical Kata Bunkai (pt. 2)
Note: This is the second part of my interview with Iain Abernethy – UK’s Leading Expert on Practi...
Exclusive Interview: Iain Abernethy – UK’s Leading Expert on Practical Kata Bunkai (pt. 1)
Thirteen. That’s how many letters Iain Abernethy’s name contains. Thirteen is also the number of l...
The Bunkai Blueprint: A Simple Framework for Applying the Kata of Karate in Practical Self-Defense
Bunkai should be easy. That’s my philosophy when it comes to applying the techniques of kata. But still,...
What “The Way” of Karate Actually Means (Read This!)
Drip. Drip, drip. I open my eyes. Another drop of sweat splashes on the floor. All I can see are my feet, hove...
What Every Karate-ka Should Know About “Kiai!”
Can you teach someone “fighting spirit”? Tricky question. Some people would say that you can’...
6 Things Your Sensei NEVER Told You About Karate
Do you remember your very first Karate class? I don’t. (Hey, I was like 2 years old!) Do you remember th...
The Reason for Triple Techniques in Kata
Sitting at my computer, sippin’ on a protein shake. An e-mail pops up. It went something like this [slig...
The Meaning of “OSS” / “OSU” (+ When You Should NEVER Say It)
Imagine… If there was a magical word that could be used for nearly anything. Wouldn’t that be AWE...