Patrick Donkor

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This week in history (29 October – 4 November)

29 October On 29 October 1939 Shiro Asano was born in Tokyo.  A student of Masatoshi Nakayama, Asano attended the Takushoku University becoming a prominent member of the university’s famed Karate club. In 1957 he won the inaugural All Japan Universities Championship. This was followed by another win in 1958.  After graduating from university Asano enrolled on the Japan …

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Gichin Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate – Principles 16 to 20

In this post I will be looking at Principles 16 to 20 of Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles. To view the previous posts in the series, click on the links below: Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate – Principles 1 to 5 Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate – Principles 6 to …

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Gichin Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate – Principles 11 to 15

In this post I will be looking at Principles 11 to 15 of Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles. To view the previous posts in the series, click the links below. Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate – Principles 1 to 5 Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate – Principles 6 to 10 Principle …

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Gichin Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate – Principles 6 to 10

In this post I will be looking at Principles 6 to 10 of Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles. To view the previous posts in the series, click the links below. Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate – Principles 1 to 5 Principle 6 – The mind must be set free This …

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Gichin Funakoshi’s Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate

This is the first in a series of posts looking at the 20 principles put forward by Gichin Funakoshi for the improvement of his karate students. Funakoshi believed that Karate should be about developing the character of a practitioner, and not only about developing their  martial prowess. He firmly believed that karate was much more than …

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13 Martial Arts Podcasts Worth Listening To

I am a big fan of podcasts and In this post I share some of my favorite martial arts podcasts. Each of the podcasts provide a unique insight into the world of martial arts. They are not in any particular order. Hiyaa Martial Arts Podcast http://www.hiyaapodcast.com/ This podcast, started in 2012, is co-presented by Dave Jones …

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The need for speed

Speed from a martial artist’s perspective, is the ability to react or move faster than your opponent. Although some people are naturally fast, speed is a skill that can be acquired like any other. It is important to remember that speed is not the same as rushing. To become faster, it is important to focus …

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Martial Arts News & Articles n.5

Welcome to another selection of posts and articles that have caught my eye. Please sit back and enjoy the current selection.   Micropost: The Karate Paradox A micro post by Kowakan.com exploring the proliferation of karate styles and non-Japanese instructors. Read More Capoeira Videos A collection of videos demonstrating the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira, …

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Martial Arts News & Articles n.3

Welcome to another selection of posts and articles that have caught my eye. Please sit back and enjoy the current selection.   Exclusive Interview: Iain Abernethy – UK’s Leading Expert on Practical Kata Bunkai (pt. 1 & 2) A great two-part interview with one of my favorite martial artists Iain Abernethy. Part 1 Part 2 …

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Martial Arts News & Articles n.2

Welcome to another selection of posts and articles that have caught my eye. Please sit back and enjoy the current selection. How To Do The Perfect Burpee The burpee is great exercise for getting fit and this article on the Huffington Post explains how to perform it correctly. Read More This Secret Method Will Improve …

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