
Mas Oyama’s Home
History . KaratePictured below is Mas Oyama around 1955 practicing at his home in Mejiro, Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan. Here Mas Oyama appears to be executing the first move of the Pinan Shodan Kata executing a Chudan Soto Uke (middle outside block) with his left arm and an Jodan Age Uke (upper block/side arm strike sometimes referred Read More

Mas Oyama Message to Kyokushin Members
History . Karate . Profiles . Styles“I send this message to all of you with a lament for the confusion that exist in the world” We are a strong organization that maintains the same belief, purpose, and idea without consideration of the frontier, race, or religion. Together we choose our own destiny, and we even consider ourselves as one big family, Read More

The Perfect Flying Kick
Fitness . Karate . State of Mind . Styles . Technique . Training notesCapturing the Perfect Flying Kick on film is no easy task without using time capture devices (like most phones these days!) That said there still are not many pictures because Perfect form is not that common, because these kicks require substantial practice. In seeking to write this article I found the following photo and thought Read More

Mas Oyama’s Life and History
Articles of Interest . History . StylesMasutatsu (Mas) Oyama 1923 – 1994 Founder of Kyokushin Karate The Man The Legend.This is the History of one of the Greatest Martial Artist whoever lived and a legend in his own time. Kyokushinkai karate’s founder (Sosai), Masutatsu Oyama, was born by the name of Yong-I-Choi in Qa-Ryong-Ri Yong-chi-Myo’n Chul Na Do, a village not Read More

Comical Competition
Articles of Interest . Competition . Karate . VideoCompetitions are often witness to exaggerations and comical actions. Here is one of my favorite from 1999 by Wayne Dalgish: While Wayne was comically animated, his form was excellent. Watching this still makes me chuckle, of course the joke is on me, because Wayne Daglish went on to incredible success, while I am just writing Read More

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 Read More

Critical Thinking by John Wayne
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . Politics . VideoDive into this intriguing 1975 interview with John Wayne as he shares insights that still resonate with today’s political landscape. Listen to the legendary actor’s thoughts on liberalism and socialism, reflecting on how definitions and perceptions have evolved. Please note, the audio contains strong language that may not be suitable for all audiences. Explore the Duke’s perspective and discover how his quotes continue to carry relevance in our current times. Read More

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 Read More
Sparring Notes
Awareness . State of Mind . Styles . Training notes . VideoI have been working with my students to improve their sparring skills this month, it’s a great hot weather activity! Sparring can be a tough skill to perfect since everyone wants to jump in the ring and mix things up. Sparring is a very dynamic activity but it can be broken down to individual skills Read More

Kid Rock, Rocks!
EntertainmentKid Rock may not be a great role model but he is very talented, patriotic and understands his wealth compared to ours. He also likes to make his music available for free because as he say “I have more money then I can use!”. Read More
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