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Have you ever noticed if you reverse the first two characters of Aikido what you get? Kiai! And it’s no coincidence. These two characters,...
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One of the greatest samurai that ever lived, Miyamoto Musashi, created a bunch of rules to live by. Born in 1584, he was a...
Full contact is a demanding and exciting martial art that requires a lot of dedication and discipline to master. If you are interested in...
During warm-ups, someone might let out an unexpected fart, leading to some giggles and embarrassed looks from their training partners. When practicing punches, someone...
Kyokushin Karate has a rich tradition and a unique terminology that reflects its Japanese roots. Understanding these terms is essential for any practitioner, as...
Have you ever noticed if you reverse the first two characters of Aikido what you get? Kiai! And it’s no coincidence. These two characters,...
Rita Pivoriunaite – Lithuanian beauty, socialite, a participant in popular international television projects “Together with the dolphins” and “Dancing with the Stars”, with seven years...
Muhammad Ali is considered one of the greatest boxers in history. In 1999 he was named “Sportsman of the Century”. Several lessons from this...
Do you know how Karate got its name? It’s pretty interesting. Many people think Karate is an ancient martial art. But actually, “Karate” is less...
Hatsuo Royama was born in Saitama, just north of Tokyo, in 1948. Inspired by a country-wide boom in popularity of celebrity fighters and wrestlers,...
After more than 18 years of training Kyokushin Karate I found some items very important in our Karate path. Respect: As a martial artist,...
Masutatsu Oyama (大山 倍達) In 1953 Sosai Oyama opened his own karate dojo, named Oyama Dojo, in Tokyo but continued to travel around Japan and the world giving martial arts demonstrations,...
When a person decides to embark on a new hobby it can be extremely daunting. And even more so when you’re an adult and then adding...
Standing in Zenkutsu-dachi 前屈立ち Sensei Fogarasi calls out various strikes and blocks for us, in different combination. To help build our mental coordination as well as...
The word Sensei has been translated from Japanese to mean a number of things: teacher, instructor, master. The translation that best fits the ideal...