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...
15 Benefits of Karate Training

15 Benefits of Karate Training

If you are committed and consistently invest your best efforts in your training, karate will have a profound impact on various facets of your life, transforming you as an individual. This article will delve into a broad range of physical, mental, and practical...
What Is the Best Age to Start Karate?

What Is the Best Age to Start Karate?

Karate has the potential to transform anyone’s life and it welcomes people of all ages. However, a multitude of age-related questions often arise for those considering embarking on a karate journey. What is the best age to start karate? Is 14 too late to start...