Tag Archives: karate

Congratulations To Paul Mitchell On Attaining His 5th Dan

Posted on March 29, 2012 by admin

Paul Mitchell is awarded his 5th Dan in Shotokan Karate by Pete Manning, Chief Instructor of the Traditional Shotokan Karate Association. Continue reading →

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Do Our Training Methods Damage Our Bodies? (Part 2)

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

This post follows on from an earlier popular post, looking it whether martial arts training or good for us, or does it damage our body. Continue reading →

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Are Traditional Martial Arts Any Use To Somebody Who Is Being Bullied?

Posted on March 25, 2012 by admin

Martial arts can obviously be used to defend yourself against a bully, but there are some limitation which need to be taken into account. Continue reading →

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Shotokan Karate Magazine: My Article & Letter From Reader

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

After my recent article was published in Shotokan Karate Magazine, I have been forwarded a letter from a reader which raised some interesting points. I have of course replied. Both the letter and my response are reproduced here for your interest. Continue reading →

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“Sinking” In Your Stance At The End Of A Technique

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

In many traditional martial arts we are taught to “sink” into our stance. But why do we do it? Why do so many people struggle with it? And how can we make it easier for ourselves? Continue reading →

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