Alone
To achieve sustained success in perfecting martial technique, possibly the most important skill needed is that of being alone. An idea …
Category Archives: karate
Slow it Down (updated)
Cue the music from “Chariots of Fire.” We all have to admit that there are times when we are not …
Memories, like the corners of my mind (updated)
If you are anything like me, you probably suffer from at least an occasional case of CRS; “Can’t Remember S …
Condense and Expand (part 2)
A few weeks ago I wrote about condensing time in kata. Click HERE for a recap of how that can be …
Come on Feel the Noise (updated)
Music get’s a bad rap (no pun intended) in traditional martial arts circles. And, let’s face it, training to defend …
Condense and Expand (part I)
Most of us who train have either asked or been asked the same question. “How does kata relate to fighting …
Beyond Memorization (updated)
I have listened to many instructors over the years tell me, with absolute conviction, that if I practice drills and …
