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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...
Ladies, want to know the secret to getting strong and healthy? It’s simple – make the decision to pick up martial arts and train regularly. Pair...
1. Osu! (pronounced Oh’ss with the stress on the O), Osu is a word that you will hear in all Kyokushin dojos, and has been...
In Kyokushin every question is answered with osu. Every greeting is Osu. Every instruction or question in class, is answered by “Osu” instead of...
Do you want to improve your kime? Of course you want it! Kime is that magical ingredient separating good Karate practitioners from great practitioners. It’s...
A martial artist is loyal to his dojo, his team and his teacher. There is a diference between a fitness gym and a dojo!...
I don’t have all the answers and I don’t always know what is the best thing to do. I can’t tell you that my...
What will happen when you start doing planks every day 1. You’ll improve core definition and performance: Planks are an ideal exercise for the abdominal...
For many practitioners, one of the most challenging components of karate training is learning the nuances of the terms used in the dojo. Any instructor can...
Did you know the various belt colors in Karate symbolize the stages of a growing plant. It’s a circle of life. The longer you practice Karate, the...
Overview Kyokushin karate was created by Sosai Masutatsu Oyama. Oyama lived in Korea, China and Japan, and trained in several styles of martial arts,...