The aim of education should be teaching students how to think, rather than what to think. But more than that, to create the “spark” – the curiosity, the passion, for further knowledge that helps them grow as martial artists. . The task of instructors is not just to educate students to perform techniques, drills, kata, […]
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To truly understand your karate, look beyond the technique. . Often, we get fixated on what we’re going to do in order get the result we want. Most people tend to ask the question; âHow do I do that?â . I view all techniques and drills to be a means to impart a principle. Itâs
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Many people are in denial of the inherent benefits of kata for self-defense, partly because its performance is seen solely as a succession of moves. Without understanding the combative applications they contain, the importance of kata has diminished. If people donât understand what and why they are doing something, they wonât invest the necessary time
âKarate at its heart is not about sport or beauty. Karate is about SURVIVAL.â Read More »
Why do so many young students quit at brown belt? . There are so many adults that regret quitting the martial arts when they are young. I can almost guarantee that anyone who quits training at a brown belt level will one day regret it. . So why do so many young people give up?
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As human beings we consists of many instincts and fears. As most of us know, the strongest ones are the instincts for survival. . In very stressful situations, a human mind can react with a high dose of fear when we feel like our life is in danger. Itâs just a natural human reaction. .
For many people, the status of their martial art is something of great importance. For others, itâs not important at all. Is your art sport, or does it have a deeper meaning for you? . Having success in an arena or being able to break boards, ice, bricks etc., or to fight in a controlled
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âI always say that it is not about grade, but about substance..â – Yasuhiro Uema 10th dan Shubukan Shorin Ryu . Grades, or belt ranks, are without doubt one the most controversial aspects of the martial arts. They can cause many problems and focussing overly on your belt rank, can become extremely toxic. . A
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âAny martial art without proper training of the mind turns into beastly behavior.â – Shoshin Nagamine (1907-1997) . If you draw inaccurate conclusions about what youâre capable of doing, youâll limit your potential. . Karate practitioners the world over spend so much time strengthening their bodies, improving their techniques and drills, but so many neglect
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You want to karate quit? Again? . How many students do you know that quit only to return for a little while and then quit again? . Here are a few reasons why people quit: They get bored with it. Financial issues. They move to a different area. They realize it requires more effort
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Can you learn karate by watching videos? . Letâs be honest. You will never, ever become a great martial artist just from watching videos! To become a great martial artist, you need a real-life teacher and real-life training partners. . Videos are a goldmine of information and inspiration. They are a learning tool that no
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Youâve just earned a black-belt and in an instant youâre teaching children and young students? Today, many people are thrust into teachingâŠ. Perhaps too soon. . If you havenât been guided through the process, you wonât have a clue as to what it really takes to guide others. No one learns by osmosis, no matter
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What is Kangeiko? . âKangeikoâ (ćŻçšœć€) a Japanese word meaning; âcold trainingâ or âwinter training.â Itâs special training, in various forms of budo/bujutsu, in which practitioners endure training in the cold. This mid-winter practice is meant to strengthen not only the body, but the mind. . Kangeiko is a common practice of many traditional Japanese
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