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Posts by Sophia

link to Transcending Kata with Three Levels of Bunkai According to Inoue Yoshimi

Transcending Kata with Three Levels of Bunkai According to Inoue Yoshimi

I recently came across some fascinating comments by Inoue Yoshimi Sensei on the importance of bunkai in the study of kata and karate. In this post, I would like to share and discuss his insightful...

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link to Can Karate Be Self Taught? And 13 Tips for Successful Solo Training

Can Karate Be Self Taught? And 13 Tips for Successful Solo Training

Is it possible to learn karate by yourself? This is a common question, and one I also asked myself many years ago when I didn’t have the opportunity to train with an instructor. While I didn’t...

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link to How to Best Prepare for Your Black Belt Grading?

How to Best Prepare for Your Black Belt Grading?

As a martial artist, you don’t train to earn black belts, but achieving one is a significant milestone and an acknowledgment of your dedication, hard work, and perseverance. The road to getting...

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link to Setting and Nailing New Year’s Resolutions the Martial Artist’s Way

Setting and Nailing New Year’s Resolutions the Martial Artist’s Way

One of the most valuable things I've learned from my karate training is that success isn’t just about talent or luck, it's about mindset and consistent effort. It's estimated that only one in 100...

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link to Chojun Miyagi On Karate’s Philosophy, Styles, and Training Method

Chojun Miyagi On Karate’s Philosophy, Styles, and Training Method

On January 28, 1936, Chojun Miyagi Sensei, the founder of Goju-Ryu Karate, delivered a lecture on karate at the lecture hall located on the 4th floor of Meiji Shoten in Sakaisuji, Osaka. The lecture,...

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link to Why Are Some Kata Techniques Performed Slowly?

Why Are Some Kata Techniques Performed Slowly?

Why are some kata techniques performed slowly? This question came up during one of our dojo sessions, and my friend and I had a lengthy discussion afterward. Below are some of the possible reasons we...

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About the Author

I haven't trained in karate for long but it has given me so much and definitely has made me a better person. The more I train, the more I realize that karate is more about mastering your mind than mastering your physical form. If learning karate is like learning a language, I am still at the alphabet stage and I am sharing with you on this blog bits and pieces that I pick up a long the way. I hope you find them useful and wish you all the best with your karate journey!

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