Repetition. Drilling. Basics. Kihon. I have said it before, I know there are some who are bored or dread this type of work, but I love it and live for it. I know this is the type of work that will save me and make me a better karateka. I have heard the stories of how the training was back …
The Art of War
Every time I leave a class with Fogarasi Sensei I know my cup is filling up. He imparts so much wisdom with his physical instruction. I heard him refereed to as a “Karate wizard” and real martial artist. Today was no different. I have been taking private classes, on top of my regular three days a week, for additional one-on-one, …
Mokuso
I still remember pulling up to the dojo on that Friday for the first time. I sat in my car for a while, contemplating what I was about to do. Questioning myself. “Am I too old to be starting this”? I almost didn’t get it out. I was going to start up the car and go back home. Can you …
Know Your Kyokushin Kihon
I returned to class last night after being off for a week with the flu. It felt good being active again, but it’s incredible how quickly we lose gains when away. After only one week I could already feel a decrease in stamina, strength, etc.
Hungry Eyes – The Look Of A Warrior, By Christopher Caile
Are a person’s eyes the window to his soul? Yes, in some ways they are. If you look carefully, you can see a lot in another’s eyes — strength and confidence, weakness or hesitation. They can give away lies, or confirm truth. They indicate the type of brain processing too — drawing on memory or creating fiction. In the martial …
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