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May 13, 20204 min read
Sensei Nishiyama, The Practical and The Philosopher
He merged the old wisdom of Okinawa karate, with the old traditions of Japanese Budo (martial arts) and with latest sport science.
Mar 19, 20203 min read
Does Repetition make Perfect?
One of the characteristics of karate training is repetitions of basics, Sensei Nishiyama used to start the class with hundreds of punches...
Mar 9, 20204 min read
Mind like Ice, Spirit like Fire
This is one of my favorite Budo quotes, describing the optimal mindset for fighting/self defense. One must keep the mind calm and the...
Feb 25, 20202 min read
Avoid Lapse in Attentiveness
In karate, when sparring, more than anything else I know, if you lose attention, you get immediate feedback. But to keep your attention...
Jan 29, 20204 min read
Body, Mind and Brain in Harmony
In Karate through many generations, the wisdom and the tools were developed and transmitted to achieve harmony in oneself and with opponent.
Jan 5, 20205 min read
Form or Formless?
Form is limitation, a necessary limitation, therefore ultimately we should be free of form.
Being free of form mentally and physically...
Dec 9, 201915 min read
Interview with Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama
Well, when the Funakoshi dojo was destroyed during the war the students all moved to the college to train. This is when the problems...
Nov 28, 20192 min read
Posture Actually Changes Your Physiology
In Karate we know how important posture is for Effective Movement, but can these postures actually cause power?
Nov 20, 201924 min read
An Interview with Toru Shimoji
As I saw him for the first time, I remember being taken back by his powerful presence. Many have told me of their similar first experience..
Nov 19, 20192 min read
What Feels Powerful is Not Necessarily Powerful
Butch Harmon was chosen as world best golf instructor since 2003 and he said โfor longer drives, forget what feels powerfulโ.
Nov 15, 20192 min read
Form and Principles in Karate
Precise form is very important in Karate training, Good form provides us a structure that allows to maximize force production and...
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