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About Sensei Nicholas Pettas: After being beaten up in a street fight when he was fourteen, he decided to join a karate school to...
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Belts play a significant role in determining and understanding your level of success in martial arts. These belts not only symbolize the level of...
In Japan, the sword was a symbol and expression of the social status of the owner. It was passed from father to son, from...
At some point in our martial arts training, students realize that strong, linear movements are painful to work with, and require a large expenditure...
A mash-up of the Eminem song Till I collapse with the movie Fighter in the Wind (2004), about the founder of Kyokushin Karate, Masutatsu...
About Sensei Nicholas Pettas: After being beaten up in a street fight when he was fourteen, he decided to join a karate school to...
“When you can snatch the pebble from my hand, it will be time for you to leave.” This iconic phrase, spoken by Master Kan...
Kata serves as a vital link to the rich history, tradition, and cultural heritage of Kyokushin Karate. Passed down from generation to generation, kata...
Kata plays a significant role in Kyokushin Karate, as it does in many traditional martial arts. Kata are pre-arranged sequences of movements and techniques...
Instructor: “All right! Ready to get signed up?” Student: “You bet. I can’t wait to become a lethal, but humble, weapon!” Instructor: “Awesome. I...
Martial arts have long been touted as a way to gain confidence, discipline, self-awareness, and mastery of body/mind stability. As a mental health counselor,...
In the world of Kyokushin Karate, kata – pre-arranged forms or patterns of movements – hold a significant place in training and development. While...
Shihan Ryu Narushima is emphatic that sports shouldn’t be treated like an unpleasant part of a person’s daily chores. They should just be a...
Kyokushin practitioners are not just martial artists; they are leaders who lead by example, embodying the principles of martial arts in their everyday lives....
In the crucible of Kyokushin training, practitioners discover the transformative power of determination. Confronted with daunting challenges, they learn to harness their inner strength...