24 Fighting Chickens is a long standing blog and forum that has served to challenge many of the common perceptions about karate’s methods, applications, practices and history. The publisher of the site, Rob Redmond kicked off the in 1995, at … Continue reading → ...
Kicking Takes Balance Try doing a kick straight out in front of you, executing another one out to the side, and then yet another one behind you, at imaginary attackers from all sides, AND without touching your kicking foot to the floor at any time. Sound pretty hard? Well, our little children in the five [...]...
As you all know that read this blog entitled, “MySelfDefenseBlog” I mostly speak for the underdog in society – the ones that criminals try to take advantage. I also support guns/laws that regulate guns so long as they make sense. This is why this case has been so hard for me. Here is the [...]...
On the wrestling mats in high school I threw guys around like rag dolls. For about 30 seconds. It was then that I usually gassed out and it was a great relief when I inevitably got pinned. Of course, the coach was not happy, as our team was a perennial powerhouse, and I was one [...]...
JKA Karate is the Way of Balance. JKA World Federation is the Largest and Most Prestigious Traditional Karate Group in the World....
t know this but we have little scorpions here too -- I saw one a month ago in my eldest son...
s guidance. Whenever I had a question about a style or teacher, I would not look for the information in books -- I would simply call or see him. He was literally a walking encyclopedia of Okinawan Karate. He would either tell me about his personal experiences with the style or teacher, or share Chosin Chibana's recollections. I was always amazed by Nakata Sensei stories. ...
There has been a rise of what can be called karate tourism of recent times, driven by providers both on Okinawa and in the USA who arrange seminars, logistics, hotels, translators, etc. Former guests on The Applied Karate Show podcast … Continue reading → ...
My personal approach to eating is based on the Paleo philosophy, mixed with 5:2 intermittent fasting. I enjoy the Paleo philosophy of eating as little processed food as possible – a program I finally got on board with after talking … Continue reading → ...
As previously posted, I have been working through the process of bringing old episodes of The Applied Karate Show podcast back online. Previoulsy episodes 1 through 4 and episodes 9 through 15 were restored, and I am pleased to advise … Continue reading → ...
Just thought I’d provide a brief update on what’s going on with The Applied Karate blog and podcast. Site Problems Appologies for the ongoing problems with The Applied Karate website over the past few weeks. I think I tracked down … Continue reading → ...
I was reading this story, about a guy with a knife attacking a woman walking though a park. I’ve heard too much chatter lately how women cannot really defend themselves against men as they are the kinder gentler gender. Well let me tell you that I have always thought fighting was a state of [...]...
What can parents do to ensure their children succeed in martial arts or other sports? Mostly, it is about just being there for them and supporting them. I wrote this guest post a few years back. It received many responses, but sadly the host site no longer exists. I decided to re-write it on my [...]...
The Japan Karate Association of Pakistan has worked for the promotion and development of genuine JKA Karate in Pakistan since 2000. It is a non-profit...
Title: Karate - Towards Excellence Ref: ISBN 978-93-5087-984-9 Author: Arijit Chakraborty (April 2013) Theme: In this newly released book of over 100...
m a solid four months without a twinge or a spasm. The big thing that I did was go into physical therapy focusing on building some flexibility in my hamstrings and my core intrinsic muscles. Basically, a lot of plank and bridges and leg lifts. I also stopped with the martial arts (which I really miss) and switched to swimming, going to the gym, and I added tennis. I'm now wondering if I...
This Guest Post is by my friend, Sensei Angel Lemus, of the Zentokukai Okinawa Shorinryu Toude Association. Angel was a writer and editor of Bugeisha, one of the finest Karate journals ever published. He lives and teaches here in Hawaii. Angel and I are members of the Hawaii Karate Kenkyukai . - - - - - - - - - - E Homai (Asking for Wisdom) Today I took part in a hike on the beautiful mountains...
Having difficulty keeping childrens’ attention in your martial arts classes? Do they seem unmotivated and disinterested? Are the parents frustrated because they have a big fight to get the kids there every time? Well, here’s how to lift your game and keep them coming back for more. Make it Fun Overly repetitive activities are boring [...]...
When I was a kid I remember wondering what was best, wrestling or boxing. At the time I thought boxing was the best but when karate became popular in the 60′s – the argument became boxing or karate! Well fast forward past the 90′s (was a very confused time) and now if you ask [...]...
Following my earlier post discussing Joe Berne sempai’s article about the importance of strength training comes a thoughtful piece from Mario McKenna sensei [guest in episode 12 of The Applied Karate Show podcast) about the value of the chi-ishi for … Continue reading → ...