Martial Thoughts

Written by Sensei Mitch on March 10, 2014

The 11 Motto’s of Mas Oyama

Sosai 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 Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on March 8, 2014

Keep Calm

Entertainment . Fun Stuff . Site_News

Just a simple plug to remind everyone that we are here for your Karate and Martial Arts information and entertainment! Here since 2005… Enjoy your weekend by catching up on your reading here at KarateTraining.org… Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on March 7, 2014

Kyokushin: Topic Katas

Karate . Styles . Technique

Kyokushin 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! Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on March 6, 2014

Kyokushin Karate Defined

Karate . Styles . Training notes

WHAT 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 Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on March 5, 2014

Benefits Practicing Kyokushinkai Karate

Karate . Styles . Training notes

Kyokushin 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, Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on March 4, 2014

Jackie Chan…of course

Entertainment . For Kids . Fun Stuff

First I have to say that I am a huge fan of Jackie Chan’s. I do not mean any disrespect in posting this video, it was simply to funny to pass up. The video editing is masterful. Enjoy… Jackie Chan Hates Karate Kids Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on March 3, 2014

Great Perspective from the 1980’s

History . Politics

Some quotes to give us all something to ponder… “Socialism only works in two places: Heaven where they don’t need it, and hell where they already have it.” -Ronald Reagan “Here’s my strategy on the Cold War: We win, they lose.” -Ronald Reagan “The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on February 28, 2014

Wrong Number…for you…

For Kids . Fun Stuff

If you are on the other end of the phone…you have one chance to make this right… Because Chuck Norris is never wrong! Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on February 27, 2014

Taikyoku 3 (San)

Styles . Technique . Training notes

Master 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 Read More

Written by Sensei Mitch on February 26, 2014

Taikyoku 2 (Ni)