By: Sensei Avi Rokah 8th Dan How to Develop Kime using mitts, heavy bag or makiwara. Hitting the bag, the mitts or the makiwara, should...

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

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

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

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

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

Karate has multiple origins. Throughout history, Karate has borrowed from several traditions and incorporated them to form a now defined sty

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

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

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

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..

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

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

Q: What would you say to a young woman who may be apprehensive about getting involved in what is commonly considered a male-dominated sport?