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 there is not easy, and if you’re training in a quality dojo, grading...
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 I’m not sure if there’s any concrete statistical backing, it’s...
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 karate lie in kata? Is it about character building...