Ten Benefits of Kata Practice

Ten Benefits of Kata Practice

While some people find joy in practicing kata, others may not share the same enthusiasm. In this article, we explore ten valuable benefits of kata practice, in the hope of inspiring those who may have had reservations about it to invest more time and effort in this...
How Often Should You Train Karate to Progress Faster?

How Often Should You Train Karate to Progress Faster?

How often should you train karate to accelerate your progress? In my opinion, the answer is pretty simple, if you want to progress fast in karate, you should train daily. However, this does not mean you must turn up at your dojo and train seven days a week. Instead, a...
Practical Tips for Effective Self Defense on the Streets

Practical Tips for Effective Self Defense on the Streets

In 2018, 29-year-old Brazilian BJJ black belt, Guma Epfane Vasconcelos, was tragically killed in a road rage incident in São Domingos do Maranhão while trying to subdue a man with a gun. We don’t know what happened in the lead up to the encounter but video...
How Competing Can Make Your Karate Better

How Competing Can Make Your Karate Better

Competing in karate tournaments offers numerous benefits that can make your karate better. Your technical ability, your kata, your fighting skills, and your instructing capability can all improve thanks to the time you put in to prepare for the competition and the...
Why Kata and Bunkai Should Be Consistent

Why Kata and Bunkai Should Be Consistent

It bugs the hell out of me when we learn kata one way but then are taught bunkai or kata applications another way. In this article, I’ll argue that in order to get the most out of our kata practice, kata and bunkai should be consistent. First, let’s talk...