MKA Karate Blog

Sensei Nishiyama, The Practical and The Philosopher

He merged the old wisdom of Okinawa karate, with the old traditions of Japanese Budo (martial arts) and with latest sport science.

Does Repetition make Perfect?

One of the characteristics of karate training is repetitions of basics, Sensei Nishiyama used to start the class with hundreds of punches...

Mind like Ice, Spirit like Fire

This is one of my favorite Budo quotes, describing the optimal mindset for fighting/self defense. One must keep the mind calm and the...

Avoid Lapse in Attentiveness

In karate, when sparring, more than anything else I know, if you lose attention, you get immediate feedback. But to keep your attention...

Body, Mind and Brain in Harmony

In Karate through many generations, the wisdom and the tools were developed and transmitted to achieve harmony in oneself and with opponent.

Form or Formless?

Form is limitation, a necessary limitation, therefore ultimately we should be free of form. Being free of form mentally and physically...

Interview with Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama

Well, when the Funakoshi dojo was destroyed during the war the students all moved to the college to train. This is when the problems...

Posture Actually Changes Your Physiology

In Karate we know how important posture is for Effective Movement, but can these postures actually cause power?

An Interview with Toru Shimoji

As I saw him for the first time, I remember being taken back by his powerful presence. Many have told me of their similar first experience..

What Feels Powerful is Not Necessarily Powerful

Butch Harmon was chosen as world best golf instructor since 2003 and he said “for longer drives, forget what feels powerful”.

Form and Principles in Karate

Precise form is very important in Karate training, Good form provides us a structure that allows to maximize force production and...

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