The martial arts have been my way of life, sometimes my profession, for many, many years. During that time, I have often been asked how to stay motivated. How does someone get up every morning and continue their training routine? How does a practitioner avoid becoming part of the majority….. those who give up before […]
Disappointment is a part of life. Read More »
During my time working as an EMT, there were many instances of stabbings. The victim(s) was usually stabbed multiple times. . The dangerous truth is that if people mean to stab you…. you either are stabbed before you even notice it, or the attack is immediate the moment you notice that they have a knife
“Your physical safety is up to you, as it really always has been.” Read More »
If you’re like most people, you probably hope you will never find yourself in a self-defense scenario. . As a general rule, self-defense only justifies the use of force when it is used in response to an immediate threat. The use of force in self-defense generally loses justification once the threat has ended. Any use
“Sport sparring is not self-defence and has very little to do with it.” Read More »
No matter your age or occupation, every day you are confronted with unexpected challenges. You either accept these challenges and meet them head-on, or you resist them, wishing they would just go away. Yet challenges are woven into the fabric of our lives. They are the tests we all have to face daily. . No
What is the purpose of having a goal? . A sense of direction, a path of where you’re headed in your training or a specific aspect of it? A goal need not be everything but should give you a direction and path. The specifics of the goal can change, but its values give you a
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The importance of focus in your training. . The word gets tossed around so much in the martial arts that it’s almost become a cliché, but focus is one of the most important tools you can apply to your training routine. . Focus and attention to detail during training is key to improving and making
The importance of focus in your training. Read More »
The martial arts are closely intertwined with traditions that take long lives and healthy living seriously. Old masters not only exist, many are known for outshining the young. . The karate masters of the past were at the forefront of martial arts wisdom and knowledge. Why? Because they had memories of what had and hadn’t
Knowledge speaks. Wisdom listens. Read More »
There are NO shortcuts. Hard work and training. There’s no secret formula. . Social media is a powerful communications medium, with widespread influence. Online communication has brought information to people and audiences that previously could not be reached. . Previous generations looked up to genuine experts, who had spent decades perfecting their art. Now, anyone
There are NO shortcuts. Hard work and training. There’s no secret formula. Read More »
When you analyze kata, breakdown the movements within, your bunkai needs to be effective, it must be applicable to real situations. The kata were created for this reason. . Some of the applications put forward as interpretations of kata movement vary from the wonderful to the ridiculous, and unfortunately it is often hopelessly inadequate. .
Your bunkai needs to be effective, it must be applicable to real situations. Read More »
For those of you who ‘laugh in the face of adversity’, and your response to all things is to fight….. You know who you are! . I want to stress the importance of attempting to solve a problem without a physical altercation. Really you should be trying your best to deescalate a situation before it
To not fight is the greatest victory in a street fight. Read More »
“Karate cannot be quickly learned. Like a slow moving bull, it eventually travels a thousand leagues. If one trains diligently for one or two hours every day, then in three or four years one will see a change in physique. Those who train in this fashion will discover the deeper principles of karate.” –
So, what’s your story going to be? Read More »
People learn fast. When you realize that once you quit one thing, life gets easier. Why? Because all you have to do is give up, rather than deal with the hardship of what it takes to succeed. . Being labelled a “quitter” is a tough label to shake. Breaking a promise is a big deal;
“Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can do.” Read More »
