Who Were Motobu Choki’s Teachers?

Who Were Motobu Choki’s Teachers?

by | Last updated Apr 30, 2023 | MASTERS

Motobu Choki’s teachers were who’s who of the pioneering Okinawan karate masters and not many were fortunate enough to study under such caliber of teachers. This post covers brief information about those karate masters and their impact on shaping Motobu...
Motobu Choki’s Training Methods

Motobu Choki’s Training Methods

by | Last updated May 31, 2023 | MASTERS

Fighting science in Motobu Choki’s time was pretty much non-existent but he was a martial genius and way ahead of his time in many ways. In this article, we will explore how Motobu Choki trained to become what many regarded as the best karate fighter of his time...
Seven Cardio Karate Workouts

Seven Cardio Karate Workouts

by | Last updated Apr 21, 2023 | GENERAL, Martial Fitness

This post gives you seven cardio karate workouts that you can use to improve your heart health, endurance, and overall fitness and potentially burn off some extra calories to lose unwanted fat. Karate-Inspired Cardio Workouts and Their Benefits Cardio, also known as...
Why Kata and Bunkai Should Be Consistent

Why Kata and Bunkai Should Be Consistent

by | Last updated Apr 21, 2023 | KATA

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...
Is Karate Good for Weight Loss?

Is Karate Good for Weight Loss?

by | Last updated May 25, 2023 | GENERAL, Martial Fitness

If you are thinking of taking up karate to lose some excess fat, you will be disappointed because the chance of it helping you lose weight is pretty small. Karate can help a small minority of people to lose weight for sure, but, judging from the number of overweight...
Why Strength Training Is Important for Your Karate

Why Strength Training Is Important for Your Karate

by | Last updated Apr 21, 2023 | Martial Fitness

Strength training is important for your karate because it helps build a stronger and healthier body, increase the power and speed of your techniques, build an iron body that can withstand heavy hits, improves your endurance, balance and stability, and reduces risks of...
Why Changing Karate Kata Should Be Encouraged

Why Changing Karate Kata Should Be Encouraged

by | Last updated Apr 21, 2023 | KATA

“Kata must never be changed” is a principle that many karate masters and senior instructors vehemently uphold. However, the fact of the matter is karate kata has been changing throughout its relatively short history, and, in this post, I will argue that...