All work and no play makes for a boring individual, so that saying goes. Well far be it for us to stand in the way of fun here at KarateTraining.org! Since our site rebuild our games section has been offline and our patrons have let us know, emails, phone calls, it was really overwhelming. So back by popular demand is the KarateTraining.org games section. You can find it in the top menu or by using this link. Unlike the old section you can now add comments. We are hoping our patrons will post comments with their favorite games and perhaps their high scores, unless you think you aren’t good enough to compete…chicken? 
The Games are back!
Sensei Posted in Competition, For Kids, Fun Stuff，Tags: Entertainment, Fun, Kids, Video Games
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September
2011
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That’s a Lot of Snow!
Sensei Posted in Articles of Interest, Competition, For Kids, Fun Stuff，Tags: Funny
16
January
2011
A few days late but still had to share.
Not to mention a little to much time on your hands! That’s jealousy talking!! The snowman is approximately 15 feet across at the base…Wow!
One of my Connecticut friends, friends posted this and it was to good not to share…
The Most Powerful Martial Arts Attack
Sensei Posted in Competition, Styles, Training notes, Video，
27
April
2008
This is an awesome video presentation of various styles and Martial Arts strikes and kicks. While they attribute power to specific styles the important thing to note is the power of the specific attacks used since most styles include all of the attacks demonstrated (at least mine does!)
ZD YouTube FLV Player
2008 Shotokan Karate Championships
Sensei Posted in Announcements & Press Releases, Competition，
03
April
2008
2008 Shotokan Karate Championships and 2008 WUKO/USA TEAM PAN-AM TRYOUTS
For More Information Please Visit American JKA
11 Year Old Kyokushin VS Shaolin Battle
Sensei Posted in Competition, Training notes, Video，
27
March
2008
No this isn’t a battle that has lasted 11 years but a battle between two 11 year old competitors! This match pits a Japanese Student of Kyokushin against a Chinese Student of Shaolin Fists. The competion takes place in China before an all Chinese audience all dressed in Red! Who will win…?!
The two eleven year olds are almost equally matched in terms of weight, although the Chinese boy is a bit taller. For those of you who don’t know Kyokushin Karate is considered the “Strongest” karate mostly due to the training techniques; and Shaolin means (little forest) in Chinese though the name is famous in the Martial Arts as stories of Shaolin Monks come to mind. I think you will be surprised by the results of this match.
In my opinion the results are bogus but not surprising given the circumstances of the fight.
When you watch the video take note of the points on both sides ans post your evaluation of the fight in the comments. Let the debate begin!
Bruce Willis – Honorary Black Belt Recipient
Sensei Posted in Announcements & Press Releases, Competition, Entertainment, Profiles，
09
March
2008
As a huge Bruce Willis
Bruce we Salute you and KarateTraining.org wants to present you with the First Honorary Black Belt for your contributions to making being a Guy cool and meaningful. Bruce, please contact us so we can arrange the presentation of your Honorary Black Belt.
How Good Are You?
Sensei Posted in Competition, Entertainment, For Kids, Fun Stuff，
12
February
2008
Can you beat this score?
Play Yeti Sports Pinguin Hit to see if you can beat this score! If you post your high score in the comments and we have enough response (i.e.: tell your friends) then we will award a prize to the highest score provided they can backup the claim! What do you have to lose? Once you start you won’t believe how much fun it really is to hit those darn Penguins!! Batter up!
… don’t forget to read the fine print…
Commenter’s must provide a legitimate email address to receive a prize. All prize winners must provide proof of their claimed score. All prize winners waive any royalties or rights to the use of their amazing feat, name, likeness, competition story, or person in the event that their actions and high score result in book deals, movie rights or Broadway shows. KarateTraining.org will most likely share a maximum 10% of the profits from any resulting book deals, movie rights or Broadway shows at the discretion of management. Have fun and play often!
The Champion Paradox
Sensei Posted in Competition, Profiles, Training notes，
02
February
2008
This video clip is from a 2002 interview with Sir Roger Bannister, Doctor and Record setting marathon runner. Sir Roger Bannister was an amazing average guy athlete, he competed because he loved to run. I am posting this interview clip because the meat of what he is saying is rather motivational.
Here is a man who has witnessed and assisted in a transformation of the athletic arena over the past century. Above all though he still holds that in any sporting competition “What you think may happen doesn’t happen”. Ultimately a champion is beaten and a known or an unknown becomes the new champion. This is the Champion’s Paradox.This theme of competition is central to all sports including the Martial Arts. In the Martial Arts you are often competing against yourself to reach new heights or perfect new techniques. In the Martial Arts you are trying to best others not only with your technique but by finding flaws in their techniques. This is unique physical conflict sports like the Martial Arts and adds an additional mental component not as evident in other sports. Thus in order to truly perfect the Martial Arts and become a champion you must perfect the body, mind and spirit to triumph over both the external and internal struggles necessary for success.
The Three Section Staff (San-Jie-Gun)
Sensei Posted in Competition, Training notes, Weapons，
01
September
2007
The 3 Section Staff is a formidable weapon that can be swung around similar to a nunchaku or a bo staff. Its use can allow you to clear your whole body space to fend off an attacker. Because of its configuration the 3 section staff is useful as both a long and short range weapon. Held at one end and swung freely the staff extends the users reach almost 3 times their arms length. In close range combat the 3 section staff is held with a section in each hand allowing the user to block and strike in tight quarters. This configuration makes it a slightly more manageable weapon then the nunchaku.
This weapon has fallen out of popular culture and is becoming a more historical weapon as it can be impractical for real use unlike the bo staff (think broom handle!). This ancient Chinese weapon is still an amazing weapon. To get a better understanding of the potential uses of the 3 section staff this demonstration is well worth the watch.
If you really want to appreciate the 3 section staff and its origin you must see the movie Shaolin Master Killer (Widescreen Edition)
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W.A.S.C.O. OPEN World Championships
Sensei Posted in Competition，
22
March
2007
We received an announcement for the the W.A.S.C.O. OPEN World Championships to be held July 1-7,in Cagliari (Italy-Sardinia)! This is a big competition program which will be include any kind of martial arts federations and Independent organizations can participate in their uniform. There will be Team and Individual competitions.
- The competition will include:
- SPARRING- POINT FIGHT / SEMI CONTACT
- SPARRING- CONTINUOUS FIGHT/LIGHT CONTACT
- FREE STYLE PATTERN/CREATIVE PATTERNS-MUSIC OPTIONAL *NO WEAPONS*
- FREE STYLE WEAPONS PATTERNS /CREATIVE PATTERNS –MUSIC OPTIONAL
- ALL TRADITIONAL PATTERN COMPETITION (KARATE)
- ALL TRADITIONAL PATTERN COMPETITION (I.T.F. TAEKWON DO)
- ALL TRADITIONAL PATTERN COMPETITION (KUNG FU)
- BREAKING TECHNIQUES
- SELF DEFENSE COMPETITION –DEMO TEAM
There will also be a special competitions to children from 6 years old! For more information or to request the rules please visit www.wascokickboxing.com or contact office @ wascokickboxing.com for more information. We hope you find this information interesting and useful. If you do contact the WASCO please tell them you heard about the competition at KarateTraining.org !! If you compete send us pictures and perhaps a review of the competition!!
