June 2012 archive

Continuous improvement through a positive self-image

Kaizen is a Japanese word meaning ‘continuous improvement’. This should be the goal of all karateka. However, what sometimes prevents many karateka from achieving kaizen is a lack of a positive self-image.   Karate by Jesse has a great post on controlling one’s self-image. In the post Jesse states:   “To change your performance, you …

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16 Karate Tournament Tips

Today’s post is all about tips that may help you when competing in a tournament. The tips are from Scott Boyd’s podcast Karate Tournaments Tips and Tricks. Be match fit You need to be fit, so that you do not run out of energy during a competition. Adrenalin can only get you so far. Practice …

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