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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Jul 21 2018
We all have moments when we don’t fancy training. The following graphic details the questions we should ask ourselves when struggling with motivation to train.
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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 10 2014
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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May 26 2013
We live in a world geared towards the young. In the professional sports world elite athletes are considered to be over the hill after the age of forty. However, martial arts offers many benefits to the older practitioner, which are not limited by age. Aging is a fact of life that catches up with all …
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May 19 2013
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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Mar 17 2013
The pinnacle of most beginning karateka is to reach the level of black belt. 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, this is wrong. Rather, a first black belt (shodan) should …
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