By Sensei on May 4, 2008 | In Jiyu-Kumite, Kumite, Warrior Class | 1 Comment »
Is Jiyu-Kumite (non prearranged free fighting) really a necessary part of modern karate training?
Let me start by telling you of an incident that happened to a friend of mine, who I would consider an excellent all round karateka, whilst training on an open karate course a few weeks ago. Towards the end of the lesson, which had covered kihon, kata and Read the rest »
By Sensei on Apr 8, 2008 | In Kata | No Comments »
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By Sensei on Apr 7, 2008 | In Warrior Class | No Comments »
I believe an essential part of karate is discipline. To reach a high level of performance within karate you must be prepared to discipline yourself. By discipline, I mean sticking to a training regime. When people first start training they are often full of enthusiasm, rarely missing Read the rest »
By Sensei on Apr 2, 2008 | In Heian, Kata | No Comments »
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By Sensei on Apr 2, 2008 | In Heian, Kata | 1 Comment »
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By Sensei on Apr 2, 2008 | In Heian, Kata | No Comments »
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By Sensei on Apr 2, 2008 | In Kicks, Kihon | No Comments »
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By Sensei on Apr 2, 2008 | In Kicks, Kihon | No Comments »
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By Sensei on Apr 2, 2008 | In Kicks, Kihon | No Comments »
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By Sensei on Apr 2, 2008 | In Kicks, Kihon | No Comments »
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