Mental Power Training for Karate: Controlling Your Self-Image Self-defense is not a sport. I think we can all agree on that. So, by definition, traditional Karate can’...
Reviving Meotode: The Ancient Okinawan Karate Concept of Kicking Ass Folks, I have a confession to make. I’m a sucker for good self-help books. Therefore, when self-help aut...
5 (More) Reasons Why Your Bunkai (Still) (Probably) Sucks Remember that article a couple of months back, where I basically outlined why most bunkai (practical applicati...
Will Real Karate Please Stand Up? So, I’m sitting on the plane right now, on my way home from spending yet another two awesome months in beaut...
Speaking, Writing, Bunkai, Kata: Let’s Take It From The Beginning Okay, here’s a thought: What if we had to learn writing before talking? What if we had to actually write...
The 3rd Secret of Karate Driving School Remember when I wrote that article on 2 Things Driving School Taught Me About Karate? If not, don’t swea...
Karate & The Application of Knowledge Yesterday I arrived safe and sound in the birthplace of Karate – Okinawa. It’s funny that I’...
When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong – Ground Fighting in Karate I remember being at this great seminar once, covering all kinds of nifty kata application principles, when, su...
My System: Karate-jutsu (pt. 2) This is the second part of ‘My System: Karate-jutsu’. If you haven’t read part 1, then you s...
Sensei Dracula And The Most Effective Submission Escape Ever It was a boxing match that will probably never be forgotten – or at least not this particular event in i...
Karateka! Do You Need A Reality Check? “I swear, that was the last time, man! I’m starting boxing tomorrow!” My friend was pretty u...