Jun 28 2015
Karate is like music. Everyone has the same instrument, the same score, but there are some who play it better than others. Michael Milon Widely regarded as a true legend in the world of tournament Karate, Michael Milon was one of the most famous and talented karatekas of the late 1990s. Milon was considered an innovative …
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Nov 13 2014
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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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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Aug 28 2014
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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May 29 2014
Welcome to another selection of posts and articles that have caught my eye. Please sit back and enjoy the current selection. How a World Champion Survived a Small Mistake (That Nearly Cost Him the World Games Title) A post by Jesse Enkamp showing how even the best can make mistakes. Read More My Life …
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May 26 2014
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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May 12 2014
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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Apr 05 2014
Welcome to the first in a series of posts where I highlight news stories and articles that have caught my attention. So sit back and enjoy the current selection. Yagi Meitoku An interesting anecdote by Meitoku Yagi on his time training with the legendary Chojun Miyagi. Read more How You Do Anything Is How You …
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Jun 02 2013
Karate as we know it today has a long rich history which does not start with noted masters such as Gichin Funakoshi, Chojun Miyagi, and Kenwa Mabuni. Although Funakoshi is widely regarded as the “Father of Karate”, being one of the first Okinawan masters to introduce karate to the Japanese mainland in 1922, he was …
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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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