Life

The Most Essential Ingredient

Of all the qualities required to become a successful martial artist, if one were to be placed above all others,…

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…

Self Defence Within the Law

We have all heard or read over the years, cases where a martial artist has applied their skills as a…

Children and Nutrition

I won't deny it, managing your child’s nutrition can be a bit of a juggling act. But one need only…

Becoming a Black Belt

Whatever your perception of a black belt, try to forget about the title or the idea of ‘getting‘ a black…

How to Conquer Cravings

On the road to better health, more energy, a slimmer and firmer figure, the greatest obstacle we face is our…

Your Greatest Teacher – by Shihan Gavin Samin

From the title of this article, you may be wondering who or what I am referring to when discussing your…

The Myth of Strength

Even during training, we’re told to go as hard and fast as we can and to push ourselves. So even…

You’re Good…for a Girl

This article was inspired by a recent conversation I had with one of my female students. She trains with a…

Returning to Karate Training After a Break

For a variety of reasons, we might find ourselves temporarily out of training for a while. It could be due…