How To Fight Without Fear
Are you scared of sparring? You’re not alone… This is a common question I get: “Jesse-san,...
How to Breathe Correctly in Karate
It’s crazy… You can go weeks without eating. You can go days without drinking water. But you can&#...
The World’s Best Karate Gi?
It started with a simple question: “Why is there no perfect Karate gi?” Having owned dozens of ...
How to Be Creative in Karate (& Why It’s Super Important)
Creativity. It’s a big word. Are you afraid of it… …or enthralled by it? No matter what feel...
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’...
The Karate Compass: How to Always Know What You Should Practice in Karate
Selenium is good for your sperm. That’s what a lady whispered to her husband behind me at the supermarke...
3 Things My First Triathlon Taught Me about Karate (& Life)
I finally did it. After swimming my ass off in the ice cold, pitch black water of Stockholm’s murky old ...
“Art” or “Fight”? Exploring the Two Sides of Rhythm in Karate’s Kata
It’s been a while since I answered awesome reader questions in public. So it’s about that time aga...
Shin-Gi-Tai: The Definition of a True Sensei
We have all met them. Those unique Karate teachers that make everything feel like instant enlightenment. Those...
Morio Higaonna’s 3 Ultimate Lessons of Karate Wisdom
Being here in Okinawa, practising Karate and Kobudo with all sorts of masters, gives you an interesting perspe...