Written by Sensei Mitch on March 20, 2014
Get Karate Fit!
Fitness . KarateWe are all looking to get in and stay in shape. If you want to get serious practice Karate! Karate combines core, cardio and stretching to give you the best workout available. OSU!
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 12, 2014
Fighting Rules
Karate . Training notesThey really are this simple… However, some times easier said than done!
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 10, 2014
The 11 Motto’s of Mas Oyama
Karate . Styles . Training notesSosai Masutatsu “Mas” Oyama summed up his entire Martial Arts philosophy in his Eleven Motto’s, known as the “Zayū no Mei Jūichi Kajō” 座右の銘十一個条, which are central to his teaching. Many of these hold very practical application even today. 11 Motto’s The Martial Arts way begins and ends with courtesy. Therefore, be properly and genuinely
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 7, 2014
Kyokushin: Topic Katas
Karate . Styles . TechniqueKyokushin Kata The word ‘Kata’ means shape or pattern. The ‘Kanji’ Kata is composed of the following characters: Katachi Katachi meaning “shape” or “pattern”; Kai Kai means “cutting”; Tsuchi Tsuchi meaning “Earth” or “Soul”. Literally translated , kata means “shape which cuts the earth.” Sounds intimidating and some of them can be!
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 6, 2014
Kyokushin Karate Defined
Karate . Styles . Training notesWHAT IS KYOKUSHIN KARATE? Kyokushin Karate is a powerful style of Martial Art, founded by the legendary Karate master Masutatsu Oyama. Kyokushin combines both traditional and freestyle training methods into a practical and effective self defense system that is suitable for men, women and children of all ages. The biggest difference with other styles is
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 5, 2014
Benefits Practicing Kyokushinkai Karate
Karate . Styles . Training notesKyokushin Karate practice, provides a number of benefits that have a positive influence on the formation of character, and the strengthening of the personality. In Kyokushin Karate students not only learn to respect elders, higher ranks, accept the corrections of his instructor; but also, gives the opportunity to the Karate practitioner to know their body,
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 24, 2014
Tie that Belt like a Pro
Karate . TechniqueEveryone seems to have trouble with this (except perhaps Boyscouts!) but it is really easy once you know how to do it (like everything!) Here is the step-by-step instructions:
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 17, 2014
Taikyoku Sono Ichi (1)
Karate . Styles . Technique . Training notesMaster Gichin Funakoshi (Shotokan) derived the three Taikyoku kata from northern Chinese kempo and Shorin Ryu, the Okinawan karate style based on Chinese Shaolin (i.e. “Shorin”) kempo. Mas Oyama in turn adapted these for Kyokushin as he trained under Master Funakoshi. The Taikyuko kata utilize long, powerful stances and strong blocks and strikes. The Taiyoku
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 15, 2014
Why we practice
A Zen Thing . Karate . State of Mind . Training notesOften we forget why we practice so much. When that happens we become complacent and that is when bad things happen. To often we think we can put off our training until tomorrow. We practice today so we are prepared today, not tomorrow when it might be to late. I am reminded of this truth
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 5, 2014
Mas Oyama Trained James Bond…Seriously!
Articles of Interest . History . KarateMas Oyama, founder of Kyokushin “Ultimate Truth” Karate, trained James Bond star Sean Connery. Not only did Mas Oyama train Sean Connery, Sean Connery was granted the rank of Black Belt (honorary Shodan)… Anyone familiar with the militaristic training requirements set by Mas Oyama understands what a momentous accomplishment it was to train with Mas
