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Kumite: More than Sport
February 7, 2019 | karate do, Kata, Kumite, Self Defence, Training
I hope this article speaks volumes to you and succeeds in opening your mind to something bigger than the dojo…
Don’t Just Stretch For Kicks
January 27, 2019 | All Articles, Training
Most karate-ka feel stretching is all to do with kicking higher or to prevent the muscles being injured while kicking,…
New Years Resolutions and the Power of Change
January 10, 2019 | All Articles, Health and Fitness, Life
The purpose of this article is to illustrate the importance of making resolutions and to identify the fatal flaws people make…
Improving your Style of Kumite
November 1, 2018 | All Articles, karate do, Kumite, Self Defence, Training
GKR practitioner’s come in many shapes and sizes. Some pick up sparring like a duck to water while to many…
Playing Through Arthritis
October 15, 2018 | All Articles, Health and Fitness
Why is arthritis so common? What causes it? How can we prevent it and how can we alleviate its toll…
The Most Essential Ingredient
September 24, 2018 | All Articles, Ethics & Values, karate do, Life, Training
Of all the qualities required to become a successful martial artist, if one were to be placed above all others,…
Understanding Kata And Its Relationship To Bunkai
September 10, 2018 | All Articles, Bunkai, Kata, Self Defence, Training
While kata is regarded as the ‘art form’ of karate, the original premise behind all kata is self-defense. Behind each…
Lessons of the Butterfly
September 3, 2018 | All Articles, Life
Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in life. If we went through our lives without any struggles or challenges…
Why Kata is an Integral Part of Karate
August 27, 2018 | All Articles, Bunkai, Kata, Self Defence, Training
Without kata, most styles would be virtually the same - a series of punching and kicking techniques. Kata represents the…
Self Defence Within the Law
August 15, 2018 | All Articles, Life, Self Defence, Training
We have all heard or read over the years, cases where a martial artist has applied their skills as a…
