The Truth About Olympic Karate [Video]
Olympic Karate is reality! The IOC (International Olympic Committee) has approved Karate for the Olympic Games...
The Biggest Problem With “Sport Karate”
Somebody asked me: “Do you prefer kata or kumite?” I replied: “Do you prefer your left or yo...
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: Junior Lefevre – Kumite & Kata Legend
Question: Is it possible to become a world-class champion in both kata and kumite? Many people would say n...
42 Secrets I Learned From The World’s Greatest Kata Coach
“OPEN YOUR MOUTH!” For the 597th time in a row, after hours of grueling kata practice, sensei Inou...
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...
How a World Champion Survived a Small Mistake (That Nearly Cost Him the World Games Title)
Imagine the fear: You are standing on the mat in the kata finals of the World Games. You have been competing a...
“Should Karate Be Olympic?” [Infographic]
In three days, Karate could come closer to the Olympics. Eight sports (baseball/softball, climbing, roller spo...
So, You Want to Become a Karate Pro? Read This First.
Man… I love weekends. Do you? (Let me hear a “hell yeah!“) Well, if that’s the case, l...
The True Power of Pauses in Kata Performance
Question: Do you consider yourself a martial artist? I mean really, a martial artist; somebody who literally e...
The 10 Lessons of Grandmaster Itosu: Revisiting Karate’s Most Valuable Historical Essay
People keep e-mailing me on how to learn more about the history of Karate. They’re lost. And I totally u...