Context Changes Everything
Before deciding whether a method works, we first need to understand what it is supposed to achieve. We are often
Training
What Happens When the Other Person Stops Helping?
What resistance reveals about the difference between learning a method and being able to use it. If we say that
What Are We Actually Testing?
When testing becomes more about endurance than understanding, it may be worth asking what the student is actually learning.
High Kicks, Modern Karate and a Different Problem
Why a technique that works so well in modern karate may not always be the best choice for self-protection. In
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
Training With Others
A perspective on cross-training, experience and knowing when to look elsewhere. Experience. How do we gain it? Time spent with
I’ll Just Use My Weight
Size and strength matter, but neither can guarantee how long you’ll have to keep going. In a sport like heavyweight
The Warning We Quietly Give Ourselves
What training quietly removes before the attack has even begun. As senior practitioners, we have a responsibility to pass karate
Before Anyone Else Is There
A few quiet minutes in the dojo before the familiar rhythm of training begins. I was up at 5:30 this
Where Should We Look?
Why concentrating on one part of the body may cause us to miss what is happening elsewhere. People often ask
