The Ground Beneath Your Feet
What we wear, where we stand, and the realities of practical karate. When looking at the origins of karate on
Okinawan Karate
Are We Still Afraid to Ask?
Why Karate Needs More Questions, Not Fewer Every so often, particularly on social media, I come across an explanation about
Did Kata Begin With Two-Person Drills?
What we know, what seems likely, and where the evidence runs out A question came up recently that I think
Does Karate Inherently Improve Your Character?
Why years of training, rank and tradition do not automatically make someone a better person Character traits can certainly be
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.
Karate Kata and the Weapons Question
Being able to use a weapon within a karate kata does not mean the kata was originally designed for one.
What Are We Actually Testing?
When testing becomes more about endurance than understanding, it may be worth asking what the student is actually learning.
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
Karate’s Many Hand Techniques
Karate has names for countless hand formations, but usefulness depends on whether the body can adapt when precision and control
When Simplicity Holds the Lesson
Why Naihanchi remains one of karate’s most important studies for close-range practical application. I’m sure many of you have a
