In Defense of Sport Karate

In Defense of Sport Karate

Sport karate (kumite competitions) has faced a lot of criticism for its unrealistic settings, including long-distance fighting, lack of continuity, non-practical techniques, and absence of ground fighting. However, although it doesn’t directly teach you...
Why Karate Is 99% Mental

Why Karate Is 99% Mental

I have immense admiration and respect for the late instructor, Inoue Yoshimi, renowned for coaching numerous world kata champions, including Mie Nakayama, Ryoki Abe, Atsuko Wakai, the Hasegawa Brothers, Antonio Diaz, and Rika Usami. Inoue Yoshimi was quoted as saying...
On Building Confidence in Your Karate Skills

On Building Confidence in Your Karate Skills

Confidence is a valuable attribute. Those who exude confidence believe in their own abilities, skills, judgment, and decisions and are likely to approach challenges in life with a sense of self-assurance and the belief that they can succeed. In addition, confident...
The Benefits of Training with Lower Belts

The Benefits of Training with Lower Belts

Many are of the view that to improve their karate, they need to train with senior students and instructors, the higher their dan, the better. However, the truth is, you can learn just as much from training with lower belts as with higher ranks, as long as you keep an...