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Topic: Etiquette
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Topic: GENERAL
- Can Karate Be Self Taught? And 13 Tips for Successful Solo Training
- How to Best Prepare for Your Black Belt Grading?
- Setting and Nailing New Year’s Resolutions the Martial Artist’s Way
- Why Do So Many Students Quit Karate?
- Is Karate All About If You Can Fight or Not?
- How to Maximize Calorie Burn in a Karate Class?
- How to Develop a Martial Arts Physique Like Bruce Lee
- Why Karate Is 99% Mental
- On Building Confidence in Your Karate Skills
- 15 Benefits of Karate Training
- What Is the Best Age to Start Karate?
- Beyond Shodan: What Await You After Your First Black Belt
- How to Lose Your Karate Belly
- What Is Mushin and How to Achieve It?
- How to Build a Strong Fighter Body
- “Karate Belly” and the Physical Activity Paradox
- Seven Cardio Karate Workouts
- Is Karate Good for Weight Loss?
- Why Strength Training Is Important for Your Karate
- The IOGKF Split and Why Karate Lineage Shouldn’t Matter
- The Meaning Of “Osu” or “Oss” in Karate
- Itosu Anko’s Ten Precepts of Karate
- What Is the Philosophy of Karate?
- The Intended Meaning of Karate Ni Sente Nashi
- Precept 1: Do Not Forget that Karate-do Begins and Ends with Rei
- Precept 2: There Is No First Strike in Karate
- Precept 3: Karate Stands on the Side of Justice
- Precept 4: First Know Yourself Then Know Others
- Precept 5: Mentality Over Technique
- Precept 6: The Mind Must Be Set Free
- Precept 7: Calamity Springs from Carelessness
- Precept 8: Karate Goes Beyond the Dojo
- Precept 9: Karate Is a Lifelong Pursuit
- Precept 10: Apply the Way of Karate to All Things, Therein Lies Its Beauty
- Precept 11: Karate Is Like Boiling Water: Without Heat, It Returns to Its Tepid State
- Precept 12: Do Not Think of Winning, Think, Rather, of Not Losing
- Precept 13: Make Adjustments According to Your Opponent
- Precept 14: The Outcome of a Battle Depends on How One Controls Truth and Fiction
- Precept 15: Think of the Opponent’s Hands and Feet as Swords
- Precept 16: When You Step Beyond Your Own Gate, You Face a Million Enemies
- Precept 17: Kamae Is For Beginners; Later, One Stands In Shizentai
- Precept 18 – Perform Kata Exactly; Actual Combat Is Another Matter
- Precept 19: Do Not Forget the Employment or Withdrawal of Power, the Extension or Contraction of the Body, the Swift or Leisurely Application of Technique
- Precept 20: Be Constantly Mindful, Diligent, and Resourceful in Your Pursuit of the Way
- Karate – Its Ancient Origin and Evolving History
- An Overview of the Goju Ryu Karate Belt System
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus for 9th Kyu
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Yellow Belt (8th Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Orange Belt (7th Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Green Belt (6th Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Blue Belt (5th Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Purple Belt (4th Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (3rd Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (2nd Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (1st Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Black Belt (Shodan)
- Goju Ryu Karate’s Dojo Kun and Their Philosophical Meanings
- Shotokan Karate’s Dojo Kun and Their Philosophical Meanings
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Black Belt (Shodan)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (1st Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (2nd Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (3rd Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Purple Belt (4th Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Purple Belt (5th Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Green Belt (6th Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Orange Belt (7th Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Yellow Belt (8th Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: White Belt with a Stripe (9th Kyu)
- The True Origin of the Karate Belt and Ranking System
- The Precepts of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-do
- The Twenty Precepts of Karate and Their Meanings
- An Overview of the Shotokan Karate Belt System
- How to Do Seiza Properly in Karate?
- A Complete List of Karate Terms for Beginners
- Karate Terms in Japanese Part 6 – General
- Karate Terms in Japanese Part 5 – Training Equipment, Tournament, Rankings and Belts
- Karate Terms in Japanese Part 4 – Techniques
- Karate Terms in Japanese Part 3 – Stances
- Karate Terms in Japanese Part 2 – Directions and Body Parts
- Karate Terms in Japanese Part 1 – Counting in Japanese
- A Comprehensive Guide to Karate Etiquette
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Topic: Goju ryu
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Topic: Grading
- How to Best Prepare for Your Black Belt Grading?
- An Overview of the Goju Ryu Karate Belt System
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus for 9th Kyu
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Yellow Belt (8th Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Orange Belt (7th Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Green Belt (6th Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Blue Belt (5th Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Purple Belt (4th Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (3rd Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (2nd Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (1st Kyu)
- Goju Ryu Grading Syllabus: Black Belt (Shodan)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Black Belt (Shodan)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (1st Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (2nd Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Brown Belt (3rd Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Purple Belt (4th Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Purple Belt (5th Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Green Belt (6th Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Orange Belt (7th Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: Yellow Belt (8th Kyu)
- Shotokan Karate Grading Syllabus: White Belt with a Stripe (9th Kyu)
- The True Origin of the Karate Belt and Ranking System
- An Overview of the Shotokan Karate Belt System
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Topic: History
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Topic: KATA
- Transcending Kata with Three Levels of Bunkai According to Inoue Yoshimi
- Why Are Some Kata Techniques Performed Slowly?
- What Do the Directions and Turns in Kata Really Mean?
- Three Steps to Kata Mastery According to Master Kenei Mabuni
- 23 Practical Tips for Taking Your Kata to the Next Level
- How to Best Prepare for Your Kata Competition
- Ten Benefits of Kata Practice
- How to Learn a New Kata in Five Steps
- Why Kata and Bunkai Should Be Consistent
- Why Changing Karate Kata Should Be Encouraged
- How to Improve Your Kata Performance: 5 Surprising Tips
- A Complete List of Kyokushin Kata with Videos
- What is the Purpose of Kata in Karate?
- A Complete List of Wado Ryu Katas with Videos
- A Complete List of Shotokan Katas with Videos
- A Complete List of Goju Ryu Karate Katas with Videos
- A Complete List of Shito Ryu Kata with Videos (P. 1)
- A Complete List of Shito Ryu Kata with Videos (P. 2)
- A Complete List of Shito Ryu Kata with Videos (P. 3)
- A Complete List of Shito Ryu Kata with Videos (P. 4)
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Topic: KIHON
- How to Get the Most Out of Your Gasshuku
- 9 Tips to Deal with Plateau in Your Karate Training
- 13 Tips for Older People Starting Karate Training
- Why Bruce Lee Gave Board Breaking a Bad Name It Doesn’t Deserve
- How to Make the Best of Your Karate Training at Home
- The Benefits of Training with Lower Belts
- How to Progress Faster By Training with Purpose
- “The Hierarchy of Training: Martial Arts Time Management” By Jamie Clubb
- 49 Valuable Tips That Will Supercharge Your Karate
- Why Are There So Many Impractical Stances in Karate?
- What Is Kime and How to Achieve It?
- How Often Should You Train Karate to Progress Faster?
- How to Find More Time for Your Karate Training
- How Competing Can Make Your Karate Better
- What Is Kiai and How Should You Do It?
- Why Is Kihon So Important in Karate?
- How to Generate Explosive Power in Your Karate Punches
- What Is the Purpose of “Chambering” in Karate?
- This One Tip Will Massively Improve Your Karate Skills
- Soto Uke Technique and Applications
- A Complete List of Goju Ryu Stances
- Gedan Barai Technique and Applications
- List Of Goju Ryu Techniques, Kata and Kumite Drills
- Karate Uchi Waza: Seiken Choku Tsuki
- Karate Uchi Waza: Oi Tsuki
- Karate Uchi Waza: Gyaku Tsuki
- Karate Uchi Waza: Kizami Tsuki
- Karate Uchi Waza: Age Tsuki
- Karate Uchi Waza: Mawashi Tsuki
- Karate Uchi Waza: Ura Tsuki
- Karate Uchi Waza: Furi Tsuki
- Karate Uchi Waza: Kagi Tsuki
- Karate Uchi Waza: Awase Tsuki
- Hiki Uke Technique and Applications
- Yoko Uke Technique and Applications
- Age Uke Technique and Applications
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Topic: KUMITE
- In Defense of Sport Karate
- Should You Strike First in a Street Confrontation?
- Practical Tips for Effective Self Defense on the Streets
- Best Fighting Stance: Going Beyond Physical Form
- Karate Vs Boxing: Which One Should You Learn?
- San Dan Gi and How to Get the Most Out of These Drills
- Shotokan’s Complete System of Kumite Practice (Part 3)
- Shotokan’s Complete System of Kumite Practice (Part 2)
- Shotokan’s Complete System of Kumite Practice (Part 1)
- Karate vs BJJ: Which One Is Better for Self-Defense?
- Karate vs Wing Chun: Which One Is Better for Self-defense?
- How to Systematically Improve Your Karate Sparring
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Topic: Kyokushin
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Topic: Martial Diet
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Topic: Martial Fitness
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Topic: MASTERS
- Chojun Miyagi On Karate’s Philosophy, Styles, and Training Method
- Motobu Choki’s Notable Students
- Who Were Motobu Choki’s Teachers?
- Motobu Choki’s Training Methods
- “Okinawan Kenpo Karate Jutsu” By Choki Motobu – A Review
- Motobu Choki’s Books on Karate
- The Legendary Feud Between Motobu Choki and Funakoshi Gichin
- Motobu Choki’s Fight with a Boxer that Brought Him Fame
- Motobu Choki’s Karate Principles Through Quotes
- Valuable Karate Lessons from Yoshimi Inoue (Part 2)
- Valuable Karate Lessons From Yoshimi Inoue (Part 1)
- Motobu Choki’s Wisdom in “My Art and Skill of Karate”
- Yoshimi Inoue: The Life of a Legendary Karate Instructor
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Topic: Philosophy
- Can Karate Be Self Taught? And 13 Tips for Successful Solo Training
- Setting and Nailing New Year’s Resolutions the Martial Artist’s Way
- Why Do So Many Students Quit Karate?
- Is Karate All About If You Can Fight or Not?
- Why Karate Is 99% Mental
- On Building Confidence in Your Karate Skills
- 15 Benefits of Karate Training
- What Is the Best Age to Start Karate?
- Beyond Shodan: What Await You After Your First Black Belt
- What Is Mushin and How to Achieve It?
- The IOGKF Split and Why Karate Lineage Shouldn’t Matter
- Itosu Anko’s Ten Precepts of Karate
- What Is the Philosophy of Karate?
- The Intended Meaning of Karate Ni Sente Nashi
- Precept 1: Do Not Forget that Karate-do Begins and Ends with Rei
- Precept 2: There Is No First Strike in Karate
- Precept 3: Karate Stands on the Side of Justice
- Precept 4: First Know Yourself Then Know Others
- Precept 5: Mentality Over Technique
- Precept 6: The Mind Must Be Set Free
- Precept 7: Calamity Springs from Carelessness
- Precept 8: Karate Goes Beyond the Dojo
- Precept 9: Karate Is a Lifelong Pursuit
- Precept 10: Apply the Way of Karate to All Things, Therein Lies Its Beauty
- Precept 11: Karate Is Like Boiling Water: Without Heat, It Returns to Its Tepid State
- Precept 12: Do Not Think of Winning, Think, Rather, of Not Losing
- Precept 13: Make Adjustments According to Your Opponent
- Precept 14: The Outcome of a Battle Depends on How One Controls Truth and Fiction
- Precept 15: Think of the Opponent’s Hands and Feet as Swords
- Precept 16: When You Step Beyond Your Own Gate, You Face a Million Enemies
- Precept 17: Kamae Is For Beginners; Later, One Stands In Shizentai
- Precept 18 – Perform Kata Exactly; Actual Combat Is Another Matter
- Precept 19: Do Not Forget the Employment or Withdrawal of Power, the Extension or Contraction of the Body, the Swift or Leisurely Application of Technique
- Precept 20: Be Constantly Mindful, Diligent, and Resourceful in Your Pursuit of the Way
- Goju Ryu Karate’s Dojo Kun and Their Philosophical Meanings
- Shotokan Karate’s Dojo Kun and Their Philosophical Meanings
- The Precepts of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-do
- The Twenty Precepts of Karate and Their Meanings
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Topic: Shito ryu
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Topic: Shotokan
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Topic: Strikes
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Topic: Terminology
- The Meaning Of “Osu” or “Oss” in Karate
- A Complete List of Karate Terms for Beginners
- Karate Terms in Japanese Part 6 – General
- Karate Terms in Japanese Part 5 – Training Equipment, Tournament, Rankings and Belts
- Karate Terms in Japanese Part 4 – Techniques
- Karate Terms in Japanese Part 3 – Stances
- Karate Terms in Japanese Part 2 – Directions and Body Parts
- Karate Terms in Japanese Part 1 – Counting in Japanese
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Topic: Wado ryu