One Simple Exercise to Increase Your Flexibility by 39% (Or More) in 8 Seconds
Picture this: You’re sitting in heavy traffic, on your way to the dojo. You’ve had a long week at ...
Exclusive Interview: Rika Usami – The Undisputed Queen of Karate Kata
Imagine this sound: 12’000 people giving somebody a 5-minute-long standing ovation. Now, imagine this &#...
Improve Your Cat Stance: The (Almost) Painless Guide to a World-Class Nekoashi-Dachi
Guys, I have a confession to make: I love getting feedback. And since I recently got some inspiring feedback f...
Jesse’s Practical 3-Step Guide to Jumping Higher for Karate
Jumping. Jumping, jumping, jumping. It’s probably the last thing you think about when it comes to pure s...
Exclusive Interview: Luca Valdesi – The Undisputed King of Tournament Kata (pt. 1)
“Travel, instead of broadening the mind, often merely lengthens the conversation.” – Elizabe...
The 9 Lost Throws of Funakoshi Gichin: Karate’s Forgotten Takedown Techniques
There’s tons of wild moves in Karate. At least if you know where to look. Having been around the world...
The Wisdom of Inoue Yoshimi: Legendary Japanese National Team Kata Coach (Seminar Recap)
Inoue Yoshimi sensei is not your ordinary grey-haired, chain-smoking Japanese gentleman. Well, he is a gentlem...
Why There’s (Still) No “Secret” Moves in Karate Kata & Why You Should Care Now
People claim they can see the face of Jesus Christ in a three-cheese pizza. Are they crazy? I think so. People...
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...
Exclusive Interview: Lucio Maurino – The World Champion Karate Doctor (pt. 2)
This is the second part of my jaw-dropping interview with the brilliant Dr. Lucio Maurino, several times Itali...
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...