Category Archives: History
Karate For “Perfection Of Character”: Truth Or Just Part Of The “Marketing”? – A Historical Perspective
“The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of character of its participants”. This is a famous quote by Gichin Funakoshi. But did he mean it, or was he just saying what he knew the Japanese wanted to hear? Was it real, or was it just part of the “marketing” of Karate? Continue reading
Do You Train To Win A Fair Fight?
Most traditional martial arts teach you how to win a fair fight. Anything wrong with that?
Yes, most fights aren’t fair. But it wasn’t always like that. Traditional martial arts did at one time put more emphasis on winning an unfair fight. Continue reading
Do Our Training Methods Damage Our Bodies?
It is often said that training in Karate (and other martial arts) is good for our health. But is it? Can some methods be bad for our bodies?
Well some training methods can be bad, so it is wise to look around before deciding on who to train with. Find out more. Continue reading
Review: A Killing Art – The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do
This book goes into a detailed history of TaeKwonDo and uncovers many of the myths behind the creation of TaeKwonDo along with the in-fighting and power struggles of the senior masters. A must read for any TKD practitioner. Continue reading
What is Stav?
An introduction to the rare Noregian martial and philosophy of Stav! Continue reading