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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
