Why is kiba-dachi (horse stance) so prevalent in karate, yet not utilized as a fighting stance? Why is there so much importance on it? These are questions that were raised recently by my instructor Sensei Steve Fogarasi at our dojo, Contact Kicks Martial Arts (President of IFK Canada and Country Representative). As well, why do we train so low, etc. …
The History of Kyokushin, 3 tribute episodes dedicated to the art of Kyokushin Karate, by Art of One Dojo
I haven’t been too active lately on TMW, due to some personal issues, which included my own illness, as well as the illness of my beloved dog of nine years, Lemon. Many on here know Lemon from mentions in articles to posts in social media. She was the love of my life and the closest I have ever had to …
礼に始まり礼に終わる There is a phrase in Japanese martial way (Budo) 礼に始まり礼に終わる (Rei ni hajimari, rei ni owaru). “Begin with rei, and end with rei”.
It’s been quite sometime since I did a blog post or podcast. I’ve had many people contacting me asking me when the next will be, and since it’s been on hold for so long, I thought I owe bit of an explanation.
Since beginning the podcast and opening conversations around training it has raised some questions for me in regards to my own training. Shihan Judd Reid, the former Uchi Deshi of Sosai Mas Oyama, talked about his training under Sosai, Sensei Terry Birket talked about his training and his focus now on making karate (Kyokushin) dangerous again, through Goshin Jutsu, the …
