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May 13
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 21, 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 20, 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 16, 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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