Sep 01 2020
But when you talk of Karate and Karate-do, there is a great difference. Sport Karate is essentially competition and tournament Karate. Karate-do is ‘the way of Karate‘; the side of the art which takes in all the spiritual aspects and philosophical meaning. Chris Rowen A man of many hats, Chris Rowen is the epitome of …
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Oct 27 2019
Kaizen is a Japanese word meaning ‘continuous improvement‘. This should be the goal of all karateka. However, what prevents many of us 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 must change …
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Oct 05 2019
The aim of most karateka is to reach the level of black belt. For some, this is seen as the pinnacle of their training. However, what does a karateka do when this goal is achieved? Typically attaining black belt is seen by many as being an indicator of mastery of one’s art. In my opinion, …
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Aug 31 2019
Miyamoto Musashi, the great Japanese swordsman once wrote: The way is in training This is a basic requirement of all martial arts. When translated from Chinese, Kung Fu means “hard work“. To progress in the world of martial arts you must be willing to toil and sweat. If you are willing to put in the …
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Aug 29 2019
We live in a world geared towards the young. In the professional sports world elite athletes are considered over the hill after the age of forty. We also see this in the Sport Karate arena, where it is rare to see competitors over the age of forty, unless in a Masters event. However, martial arts …
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Aug 27 2019
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 a technique. To become faster it is important …
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Jun 25 2016
Welcome to another selection of posts and articles that have caught my eye. Please sit back and enjoy the current selection. The Master A nice little post describing what means to be called a master. Read more How To Relax in Karate Another brilliant post from Jesse Enkamp, describing the importance of relaxation in Karate. …
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Oct 22 2015
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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Oct 20 2015
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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Oct 15 2015
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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