The Problem Inspires the Technique
Why familiar mechanics can mean different things in different contexts The commonality of technique across the martial arts is that
Applied Methods
The Question Behind the Kata
What kata may tell us even when their exact origins are uncertain I have sixteen kata in my standard curriculum.
When the Mind Will Not Let Go
We spend years training for physical problems we may rarely face, yet the mind is something we have to deal
The Body Already Knows How to Move
Training should refine natural movement, not replace it with something artificial. There are some things nobody really teaches us. Lose
You Don’t Have to See Everything
What kakie can teach us about feeling pressure, recognizing openings and responding without relying on sight alone. A few years
What Should a Black Belt Represent?
If the purpose of karate has changed over the years, has the meaning of its most recognized grade changed with
Why the Dojo Still Matters
Why information alone cannot replace correction, training partners, and time on the dojo floor. Recently, I received a message from
The Problem With Looking for “The Application”
Why kata may preserve principles rather than fixed techniques One of the most common debates in karate revolves around kata
Looking Beyond the Label
When labels start replacing understanding in karate practice
Learning the Why Behind the Technique
Why drills, techniques, and movement often hide what we are actually trying to learn A student once watched me demonstrate
