What is Sport Karate?
What Should I Look For In A Good Karate School Or Instructor?
With the increase in popularity of the martial arts more and more people are searching for a good karate school and a good instructor. There are many great schools and instructors out there and unfortunately there are as many not so good. How do you tell the difference? What should you look for in a good instructor since the instructor in most cases is the school?
Which Martial Art Is The Best?
Im often asked the question Which is better, Karate or Taekwondo?; Which is stronger, Judo or Kung Fu?; or more direct questions such as Could you beat a Mixed Martial artist in a fight?
Why Are Basics So Important In Karate?
Do I have to practice this again? I know how to do it already. Why can I not learn the next punch and the next form? Do I still have to do the things that WHITE BELTS do?!?
Why Does It Take So Long To Get A Black Belt In Karate?
Many of you reading this article may already be well on your way to becoming a black belt in your chosen martial art. Some of you may just be starting out on your journey and others may have reached the coveted black belt and are now working towards higher degrees of the black belt.
Why Do We Have To Bow So Much?
In many karate schools around the world the traditional practice of bowing is being continued regardless of the country of origin and of whether the bow matches that countrys particular culture. The very act of stepping into a karate dojo or a Taekwondo dojang often means that you have entered into a mini-cultural experience that you never expected.
Will My Martial Art Get Me To The UFC?
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity and ratings over the past couple of years. Love it or hate it, it looks like the UFC is here to stay. Consequently many men in the 18 34 demographic are becoming more interested in the martial arts.
What A Black Belt Means To Me – A Way Of Life
Being a black belt is more than just another rank in the martial arts. Its a milestone that every martial artist strives for but only a small percentage actually achieve. Obtaining a black belt or equivalent ranking in any art takes a lot of dedication and perseverance. The journey appears never ending as a kyu rank (under belt), but once you reach that stage its an amazing achievement. When I was 13 years old I passed my Sho Dan test. I can remember sleeping with my belt pr…
What A Black Belt Means To Me – The Journey
Its often said in Martial Arts that the meaning doesnt lie in how good you are or what belt you have, rather the meaning lies in the journey. Before I get into What Black Belt Means To Me, I would like to talk about my journey of these past few months.
Tie A Karate Belt Well Or Your Pants Will Fall Off
I have a five-year-old son who recently decided he wanted to take up the art of karate. Well, as you can guess, I was thrilled that he wanted to get involved with something that would teach him so much for the life that lies before him. Little did I know that I too, would have to become an expert in the ways of karate fashion!
To Compete Or Not To Compete, Some Important Questions To Ask!
A significant number of people get into karate to be able to participate in tournaments. Are you one of these people? Or did you start karate and then discover that youre actually pretty good and you want to test your skills against different opponents? Either way this article looks at some simple ways to see if youre ready for tournament participation. Here are the questions you should ask yourself and your instructor:
The Dos And Donts Of Karate Etiquette
Have you ever walked into a karate school and wondered what all of the rigid hierarchy and bowing is all about? Are you currently a new member of a karate studio and are wondering what all of the foreign words and chanting means? Or are you an avid student who still wonders what it all means when you enter your Mini Martial Arts Experience every Wednesday evening at 6pm? Lots of people share your confusion and many people wonder if it is all necessary.