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
Dojo Teaching
When the Instructor’s Limits Become the Method
When self-defense is shaped by the instructor’s limits, the student may inherit the boundary of someone else’s knowledge. Every instructor
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
