4 Things I Learned From Getting My A** Kicked in MMA
3 stitches. (No, that’s not my new rap name.) That’s what I see in the bathroom mirror, ever since...
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...
One Little Verbal Trick to Save Your A** in Self-Defense
I’m proud to say I’ve never been in a real fight. I hope my future kids enjoy the same lack of man...
How to Be the Black Belt You Were Meant to Be
You bow deeply when you exit the dojo. Yet, you cut somebody off in traffic as you drive home. You say: “...
3 Guaranteed Signs Your Dojo is NOT a McDojo™
I tried to educate the masses. I really did. But still, many Karate-ka are unsure if their dojo is a McDojo™...
27 Kinds of Karate People That Annoy Me Greatly
I know, I know… You probably think I write these articles lying naked on a bearskin rug, feather pen and...
The 10 Commandments of Karate Nerds™
Karate is not a religion. Still, I have come up with 10 “holy” commandments that you really need t...
The Practical Guide to Training Karate in Okinawa (Karate’s Birthplace)
Okinawa… This “mythical” island southwest of Japan, where Karate was born. Wouldn’t it...
“Ken Zen Ichi Nyo”: The True Measure of a Black Belt
Are you a human being? If so, I congratulate you! Because in today’s world, most of us are human doings ...
Why You Should Lie to Your Karate Students (Occasionally)
“Shiranu ga hotoke” (“Not knowing is Buddha.”) Once upon a time, during the 1970’...
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...