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
Children’s Karate
The Danger of False Confidence
When children are taught weak self-defense methods, the danger is not just failure. It is the false confidence that comes
If It Doesn’t Serve the Purpose
When karate is taught as self-protection, every part of the training should serve that purpose. Kata, kihon, and two-person drills
