Blogs on my training journey
I had a very close call recently while walking home from the subway. I wasn’t attacked or anything such as that, but it could have been worse. I had left work, distressing with my headphones on listening to some tunes. I was close to home, not really focusing on my surroundings, and before I knew […]
Zanshin, The “Remaining Mind” in Karate Read More »
Guest post, by Mihai Cotop of Contact Kicks Dojo & IFK Canada I spent three beautiful days outside with my family bbq’ing, watching movies, biking and playing tennis. Monday I go to work and my eyes are sore and feeling like I’m sleeping on my feet. No energy, and feeling my will deplete.
Kyokushin Unplugged Read More »
Have you ever noticed if you reverse the first two characters of Aikido what you get? Kiai! And it’s no coincidence. These two characters, or words, are the combined words for Ki (life force), and Ai (meaning to blend or harmonize).
Sanchin no Kata made it’s way into Kyokushin Karate through the founder, Sosai Masutatsu (Mas) Oyama. Sosai Oyama had a background in various arts, including 4th Dan in Shotokan, 4th Dan in Judo, Taikiken, Aikijujutsu, as well as a 7th Dan Black Belt in Goju-ryu, under Gogen Yamaguchi. Sanchin is a kata of Goju-ryu.
Sanchin. The Three Battles of Kyokushin Karate Read More »
Friday’s at Contact Kicks is reserved for kumite, like many Kyokushin dojo’s. The most recent Friday was a great evening. I felt strongly focused, and it affected my stamina, in a positive way. Feeling less gassed I was able to pull of techniques that I don’t normally in sparring. However, I also was caught by
Learning to “Tap” in Kyokushin Karate Read More »
Sosai Masutatsu Oyama, the founder of Kyokushin Karate was born in Korea in 1923. From a very early age he had great interest in martial arts, beginning with studying Chinese Kenpo (chuan fa) when he was 9 years old, while living on a farm in China.
The Eleven Mottos of Masutatsu ‘Mas’ Oyama Read More »