According to Legend
How martial arts stories become martial arts history I remember this picture very clearly. Bodhidharma sitting in a cave, staring
Masters
The Badge You Wear
A small symbol of identity, belonging, and the responsibility that can come with representing your dojo. There is nothing
What Does Pinan Really Mean?
Why these so-called beginners’ kata may deserve a much deeper look The Pinan/Heian kata, Shodan through Godan, are among the
What Are We Actually Testing?
When testing becomes more about endurance than understanding, it may be worth asking what the student is actually learning.
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
Before I Knew the Word “Sabaki”
How early lessons in movement shaped my karate long before I had the vocabulary to describe them. Before I knew
