The Karateka’s Library, Part I: Kihon
By: Jason Kraus There are some books that every dedicated student of karate should have on their bookshelf. They are books that the...
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- Feb 14
- 2 min
Mokuso – Your Karate Starts Here
By: Jason Kraus Formal karate class begins and ends with a brief period of meditation. The sensei or sempai will direct the class to...
- Jan 21, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- 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...
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