To summarise bollocks: A: Boxing is a martial art B: A Karateka is someone who 'practices kata as a hobby' C: Hikite is pointless, even as a...
There wouldn't be a heavyweight or lightweight devision if the size of the boxer didn't play a large part in their technique. You are comparing...
I know, in the case of Karate, that the same style can vary from one association to another and subtle changes (and sometimes not so subtle...
I have often found that a couple of cold beers at the bar, after training, does the trick....... : )
Firstly, let me state Fish Of Doom that I am not incorrect. When the hikite is performed correctly it increases the force at which the shoulders...
For long training sessions, or training courses try this. Add to a bottle of water a pinch of salt and half a teaspoon of sugar, shake it up....
boards don't hit back ;p
" Karate-Do - My Way of Life " by Gichin Funakoshi ''Moving Zen: One Man's Journey to the Heart of Karate'' by C. W. Nichol These two books are...
Defence aspects..... check this out: YouTube - Japan Military Shotokan Karate‏
Shotokan is a very dynamic, strong style. Emphasis is placed on exaggerated movements. Long stances and fully extended attacks. All of this...
A couple of years ago, when I was a taxi driver, i picked up a young lady who told me that she had answered an advertisement for Karate...
From a Karate point of view, the speed of the punch comes largely from the speed of which the opposite arm is retracted. The combination of...
After years of training the black belt begins to get worn and fade, returning to white almost. Ironically, this could be seen to symbolise the...
There are many large 'commercial' martial arts schools which should be avoided. Taking inspiration from martial arts movies is fine, but beware....
One day you're the pigoen, the next day you're the statue. There's a philosophy for life.
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