Author: ktadmin

Written by ktadmin on January 22, 2022

Philosophical Thoughts by Sosai Mas Oyama

“One becomes a beginner after one thousand days (2 years, 270 days) of training and an expert after ten thousand days (27 years, 145 days) of practice.” “Although it is important to study and train for skill in techniques, for the man who wishes to truly accomplish the way of budo, it is important to Read More

Written by ktadmin on January 21, 2022

Virtues of Karate

Articles of Interest . Karate . Questions . Styles

These are the virtues of all Karate-Ka. These twelve virtues are important to the proper training and growth of a Martial Artist. As we move through our training these virtues take on new meaning. We gain depth of understanding and respect for those who have gone before us. Read this list and understand that Karate Read More

Written by ktadmin on January 20, 2022

The Formerly Great Jackie Chan

History . News

Jackie Chan is one of my favorite Martial Artists. That is why it makes me sad to see such a great man submit to easily to a Totalitarian Regime, the CCP. In 2018, Chan sponsored a Bill urging Beijing to introduce laws to protect China’s “national dignity” from insults! Jackie Chan has not commented publicly Read More

Written by ktadmin on January 19, 2022

Basic Martial Arts Gear Explained

Articles of Interest . Products . Reviews

Written by Sensei Mitch In order to look the part, enhance your martial arts training sessions and broaden your techniques, some form of martial arts gear will ultimately be required particularly if you intend on joining a martial arts club. Although you can practice the martial arts in any type of clothing, even your pajamas, Read More

Written by ktadmin on January 17, 2022

Karate for Kids, a good idea?

Articles of Interest . For Kids . Karate . Questions

It is estimated that 50 percent of karate practitioners are children. So at what age should a parent think about getting their child involved in karate? According to sports-medicine guidelines, it is not recommended that children under the age of eight engage in a sport that involves contact or collision between participants. While karate training Read More

Written by ktadmin on January 14, 2022

The Importance of Stretching

Articles of Interest . Fitness . Karate . Technique . Training notes

By Sensei Mitch Take this article for what it is, layman’s advice. All I know about stretching I have learned from reading and trail and error, no formal courses, no certificates, just personal experience and written material. With that said, read on at your own risk (I had to say that;). Why do we stretch? Read More

Written by ktadmin on January 12, 2022

The Importance of Breathing…

Articles of Interest . Fitness . Karate . Technique . Training notes

Breath for Life How much do you know about breathing? You do it every moment of every day. You’ve done it since you were born. We all know that we must breath in order to live. It is so necessary we do not even need to think about breathing for it to occur. Think of Read More

Written by ktadmin on January 9, 2022

Meditation Point #135

A Zen Thing . Quotes

“The nature and purpose of the Martial Way is universal. All selfish desires should be roasted in the tempering fires of hard training.” Mas Oyama Read More

Written by ktadmin on January 8, 2022

Types of Training

Fitness . Training notes

By Sensei Mitch This article covers three types of training and exercise: Aerobic Exercise Anaerobic Cross Training 1. Aerobic Aerobic exercises are good for building endurance. As this would suggest aerobic exercises are long in duration with the focus on a stead pace. This steady pace burns your muscle energy at a slower rate because Read More

Written by ktadmin on January 7, 2022

Your Heart Rate & Training

Articles of Interest . Fitness

By Sensei Mitch Our hearts pump pump the blood vital to our existence. This movement of blood supplies the nutrients and oxygen that our bodies require. Once the payload of nutrients and oxygen are delivered the blood removes toxins from our bodies to keep us health. All of this driven by the beating of our Read More

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