Is Karate Practice A Viable Option For Your Family?
Posted February 28th, 2009Paul A. Walker asked: If you’re like any good parent you no doubt enjoy spending time with your kids and sharing some quality activities with them. This may include kicking a soccer ball around the back yard, going to the local park for some pitching practice, or putting some cool music on in your front [...]
The Karate Secret No One Wants You To Know
Posted February 27th, 2009Chris Pizzo asked: Have you seen the History Channel’s new show Human Weapon yet? Its pretty friggen good.The concept is that these two athletic dudes (one an MMA fighter, the other a former football player and wrestler) travel all over the world to train with, and then test out various cultures’ martial arts. And while [...]
Shotokan Karate – General Background
Posted February 26th, 2009Thanaseelan asked: History:Shotokan is both a young and an ancient martial art. It is ancient because its roots are deeply entrenched in the past, and young because, as it is expressed today, it is an art that is less than a 100 years old. Shotokan is characterised by its long and low stances, its powerful [...]
Karate Equipment That Will be of Help During your Training Period
Posted February 25th, 2009Muna wa Wanjiru asked: Karate is a great way to keep in shape. While you can practice the various moves of karate by yourself at home you may gain more from karate by enrolling in a karate academy. At these places you will find a variety of karate equipment that will be of help during [...]
Karate Instructors: Six Simple Steps For Scheduling Your Classes
Posted February 24th, 2009Paul A. Walker asked: One of the most important elements of a martial arts school’s operations is the class schedule. Deciding on an appropriate and effective schedule that matches the needs of your students and your curriculum can often be a very challenging task but if this is done right then the benefits are well [...]
The Number One Reason You Should Stick With Your Karate Training
Posted February 21st, 2009Paul A. Walker asked: There are many reasons that people first get started in the martial arts. Usually the reasons are for self-defense, health and fitness, discipline, confidence, self-control and spiritual growth among others. Most of us have heard about these benefits of the martial arts, yet despite knowing the potential rewards of karate, it [...]
Ninjutsu Martial Arts Training – Don’t Depend on Weapons for Self-Defense
Posted February 20th, 2009Jeffrey Miller asked: This is based on something that I wrote in my “KUBOTAN: Self-Defense Keychain” ebook. And, although the discussion was aimed at the weapon that served as the focus of the book, in actuality, any weapon, modern or traditional, can be substituted.Now, please don’t confuse what I’m about to say with whether or [...]
Reality-Based Self-Defense Training – 19 Principles That Will Save Your Life!
Posted February 19th, 2009Jeffrey Miller asked: When it comes to your personal protection, the program you choose to study, the way you train, and the person who teaches you, all determine how well, and even IF, you will be successful in a real-world self-defense encounter. When seeking out a defensive tactics program, you must remember that you’re not [...]
How Do I Make The Most Out Of Each And Every Training Session?
Posted February 17th, 2009Paul A. Walker asked: If you’re reading this article then you have probably already begun your study of the martial arts and in all likelihood have progressed through the first few belts. You now understand what karate is about and you are fully familiar with your weekly training schedule. The question that you may still [...]
The Truth about Karate for Kids – Part 3
Posted February 17th, 2009Paul M. Jerard Jr. asked: Here are three more valuable life skills for children who study Karate.AttractionDoesn’t everyone want to feel appreciated, popular, and get some recognition? Children need it even more that you do. This is why a child, who has leadership, success, and social skills, will go far among his or her [...]