Virtues of Karate
Articles of Interest . Karate . Questions . StylesThese 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
The Formerly Great Jackie Chan
History . NewsJackie 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
Basic Martial Arts Gear Explained
Articles of Interest . Products . ReviewsWritten 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,
Self-Defense Tips & Advice
Awareness . Self-DefenseHere is a collection of basic, common sense self-defense tips and advice. The information presented here provides some general tips on how to avoid dangerous situations outside your home. Remember, Common Sense is the rule. The most common statement of someone that has put themself in harms way is “I have as much right to
Karate for Kids, a good idea?
Articles of Interest . For Kids . Karate . QuestionsIt 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
Meditation Point #137
A Zen ThingWhy are we so easily offended? Where are all the Real Men? Those with thick skin and a sharp brain? Those who live by the motto “Sticks and Stones will break your bones but Names will Never hurt me”? Where are they? Alas, we have left the age of name calling and entered the age
I’ll Take a Bet On Fighting Spirit!
Articles of Interest . History . KarateA Speech by Sosai Mas Oyama On May 10, 1978, in Nara, the ancient capital of Japan, Kancho (Director) Oyama gave a speech at a Public Seminar in which many prominent people from throughout Japan were also invited to speak. As in all Kancho Oyama’s speeches, he spoke without the aid of any notes, and
The Importance of Stretching
Articles of Interest . Fitness . Karate . Technique . Training notesBy 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?
The Importance of Breathing…
Articles of Interest . Fitness . Karate . Technique . Training notesBreath 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
