Developing Kime (Shocking Power)
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...
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- May 13, 2020
- 4 min
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.
- Mar 19, 2020
- 3 min
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...
- Mar 9, 2020
- 4 min
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...
- Feb 25, 2020
- 2 min
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...
- Jan 29, 2020
- 4 min
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.
- Jan 29, 2020
- 7 min
Shotokan Karate a History
Karate has multiple origins. Throughout history, Karate has borrowed from several traditions and incorporated them to form a now defined sty
- Jan 5, 2020
- 5 min
Form or Formless?
Form is limitation, a necessary limitation, therefore ultimately we should be free of form.
Being free of form mentally and physically...
- Dec 10, 2019
- 15 min
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...
- Nov 28, 2019
- 2 min
Posture Actually Changes Your Physiology
In Karate we know how important posture is for Effective Movement, but can these postures actually cause power?
- Nov 20, 2019
- 24 min
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..
- Nov 19, 2019
- 2 min
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”.
- Nov 15, 2019
- 2 min
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...
- Nov 15, 2019
- 8 min
A Woman's Perspective on Karate
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?
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