Where Should We Look?
Why concentrating on one part of the body may cause us to miss what is happening elsewhere. People often ask
Training
When the Guard Changes the Problem
Why the habits that make sense in a fight may work against us in self-protection In boxing we were taught
What Is Tradition in the Martial Arts?
What we inherit matters, but that does not mean it should remain unchanged. What is tradition, or traditional, in the
Knowing When to Kick
Kicks have value in self-protection, but their usefulness depends on context, timing, and the person using them. Kicks can be
The Weight of Experience
How experience can deepen our understanding while quietly limiting what we are willing to reconsider There is an often-repeated saying:
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
When “It Worked” Still Isn’t Good Enough
A broken arm may be better than a fractured skull, but that does not make it a sound method to
You Want the Reward? Do the Work.
Progress is not owed because you started. It is earned by what you keep doing. We have become used to
When the Label Says Self-Defense
When the Label Says Self-Defense Social media algorithms are a strange phenomenon. Lately, mine seem to be filled with video
