Physical training In Karate, all the limbs of the body are used by performing fast movements involving kicks, punches, and
Jissen Karate Jutsu
The value of Karate, part 1
When we speak of Karate values, we refer to traditional values such as respect, honour, integrity, loyalty, and the development
Karate styles, take a slice
After 25 years of sportskarate, and standardization of Shotokan, I had to acknowledge that Shotokan no longer was an option
Yoshitaka Funakoshi’s Shotokan
Yoshitaka “Gigo” Funakoshi was born in Okinawa in 1906. Already from childhood, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis, which was also
Strength training – Yes or No!
Are you doing strength training alongside your Karate? If not, then maybe you should consider it. Strength training is essential
Application of Kata techniques
Kata was created to function in a perfect fight situation. Everything is predetermined. When we are attacked in a certain
Hidden techniques in Kata
Some teachers will tell you that there are hidden techniques in Kata. The techniques were hidden at the time when
The use of force
An important point to keep in mind in Karate is the use of force! If you practise Karate solely with
Interpretation of techniques
Most practitioners of Karate are not paying much attention to the whole technique. I think that is a fundamental mistake.
How to learn a Kata
Learning the Kata When learning a new Kata, the first step is to learn the pattern as well as the
