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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 Why Do So Many Students Quit Karate?

Why Do So Many Students Quit Karate?

At a seminar I attended recently, I asked about a student who hadn’t been showing up lately, only to learn that she had quit. This led to a conversation about the high dropout rate in karate. While...

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link to Is Karate All About If You Can Fight or Not?

Is Karate All About If You Can Fight or Not?

Is karate all about whether you can fight or not? And if you can't put up a decent fight after years of training, does that mean you've yet to reach karate's full depth? Or does the true essence of...

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link to How to Maximize Calorie Burn in a Karate Class?

How to Maximize Calorie Burn in a Karate Class?

Karate and other martial arts offer numerous health and fitness benefits, but they are not known as the most efficient way to lose weight. You may wonder why, especially when you've heard claims...

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