Increasing Your Punch Power
FitnessMas Oyama would suggest you perform this power exercise 300 times daily! I would suggest that you build up to that slowly. To perform the power pushup exercise you should use a firm cushion as pictured. A couch cushion will do in a pinch. Start with a closed fist pushup position and execute as depicted
World Health Day
Events & Holidays . ProductsToday is the perfect day to review our Withing Review. An even better day to purchase your own Withings Scanwatch! And while you are 97 days late starting if you didn’t except the Push-Up Challenge it is never to late to start now! Everyday should be world health day! We all could use a little
Mas Oyama: Street Fighter Ryu
EntertainmentRyu: A Study on Design and Inspiration This article is centered around a article originally posted on arttronik.wordpress.com on January 21, 2012, a now defunct website. The subject matter seems worth saving as it relates to Mas Oyama’s legacy and the history of Kyokushin and Karate in popular culture. The first Street Fighter game in the
Speed & Agility training
Products . Training notes . VideoThought I would stick with the child athlete theme to demonstrate the importance of using the right tools. This young man is using a Multi-functional Boxing Gym Equipment to perfect his moves. This type of equipment is a great way to improve your reaction time, speed and enhance the use of your peripheral vision. Enjoy
Amazing Focused Skill
For Kids . Styles . TechniqueThis young man has a bright future ahead of him.. His focus and technique is amazing given his young age. Most people forget of the great accomplishments children are capable of if excellence is demanded in a healthy way. The higher we set the bar the higher our youth will achieve. To many prescribe to
Vulnerable Areas
Self-Defense . Training notesWhat areas of the Human Body are Vulnerable to Attack? Probably a lot more than you think! There are numerous structural weaknesses in the human body which are vulnerable to attack. The application of strikes or pressure to these areas may cause pain, unconsciousness and sometime serious injury. There are some areas which are more
Cork Radio Station 96FM
Events & Holidays . Fun StuffThis is not appropriate for Kids, but this is based on an actual event that was to funny not to post!! Bet you thought this was an April Fools joke, guess the jokes on you!
April Fool’s Day Stories
Competition . Events & HolidaysShare your funniest April Fool’s Day Stories in the Comment.Sensei sure could use a good laugh today! If we get enough comments we may select a winner and send them a prize!
Personal Weapons
Self-Defense . Training notesThere are many parts of your body which can be used for self-defense and counter-attack. They are usually referred to as Personal Weapons. These weapons are extremely important and if you develop skill in their use, there is no need to consider yourself unarmed or helpless at any time. The following paragraphs discuss some of
Real Fighting
Karate . Quotes“The heart of our karate is real fighting. There can be no proof without real fighting. Without proof there is no trust. Without trust there is no respect. This is a definition in the world of martial arts.” — Mas Oyama Life is about Trials and Achievement. While today people don’t want to admit this,
