Regular Karate training improves Academic Performance
Research from the Journal of Pediatrics, University of Madrid, TIME and others suggests that martial arts can help improve your child’s grades. Exercise can improve students’ academic performance. Exercise such…
Taikyoku Shodan for (Kumite) Specialist! With Keigo Shimizu
For advanced Karateka, Taikyoku Shodan seems rather boring. The Kata only consist of Gedan Barai and Oi-Zuki. Many Dojos do not practice it. And many Karateka do not know it.…
Karate For Kids
Having taught sports for quite a number of years I find that karate has no match as one of the best activities that children should participate in. The more reason…
Translating the Dojo-Kun: the meaning behind the Japanese characters
一、人格 完成に 努める こと hitotsu, jinkaku kansei ni tsutomeru koto Exert yourself in the perfection of character 一、誠の道を守ること hitotsu, makoto no michi wo mamoru koto Be faithful and sincere 一、努力の精神を養うこと…
Rei
One of the first things anyone will notice when training karate is the custom of bowing, called the “REI”. The custom of bowing in karate is traced back to its…