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...
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...
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 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...
