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Shimbun Issue #3 Out Now
December 10, 2019 | All Articles, Life, Uncategorized
Issue 3 of your new-look Shimbun magazine hits homes and dojos from December 16, and is packed full of features…
Stances: The Fundamental Foundation
December 3, 2019 | All Articles, Self Defence, Training
When people think of karate’s weapons, three things usually come to mind; punches, blocks, and kicks. One thing that rarely…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What Is Karate-Do?
June 26, 2018 | Ethics & Values, Life, Mental Training, Training
While there have been countless films depicting martial arts, and reams of material produced to describe it, little has been…
