Tag Archives: karate
Alone with myself – How Karate changed my life
This is the story of how a somebody suffered a debilitating stroke at just 6 years of age and his struggle to overcome many challenges; physical, emotional, mental and even just getting a perspective on life. It details the enormous role that karate played in his recovery. It is a fascinating read from a truly inspiring individual which really does sum up what martial arts are all about. Continue reading
Moksu: Does It Actually Have A Martial Application?
Moksu (meditation) is often seen as just clearing the mind from the day’s ups and downs to prepare you for training. It does of course do that, but it can actually represent a lot more. Apart from just clearing the mind, when practiced regularly it can completely silence the mind allowing more clarity of thought and access to your intuition. Continue reading
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
Kata Bunkai for Shorin Ryu Pinan Shodan (Heian Nidan)
There is much study these days into the practical applications of kata bunkai (forms/patterns). Often it helps to look at older versions of your own style to see how they did things to help you work out whats been changed and why? Continue reading
Advanced Karate Bunkai Course (Open To All Styles)
Course for all interested martial artists to learn street smart applications to karate Continue reading