Nutrition in children
Importance of good nutrition in children In Malta, our children have one of the highest BMI in the world, after the USA. Although there is plenty of information at our…
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…
Controlling Muscle Tension
How should I reduce Tension? Proper execution of any Karate technique requires a holistic relaxation of body muscles, tensing on impact for only a split second. However to be able…
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…