Technique
A technique executed without control, focus, power and true feeling is not a karate technique. It is just a limb being moved. Speed is not[…]
Kime – the motion of a wave
Think of your karate like the waves in the sea. The power builds and flows through the body, growing until it is released at the[…]
What commitment is required of a karate-ka?
What commitment is required of a karate-ka? This is not something that people think about before commencing a “career” in karate or martial arts. The[…]
Is it your responsibility to help others in the dojo?
Is it your responsibility to help others in the dojo? So you attend a Karate/Martial Arts Class and you pay good money to be taught[…]
Karate is a CAKE!
[vc_single_image image=”848″ image_size=”thumbnail” frame=”shadowframe” full_width=”no” lightbox=”yes” link_target=”_self” width=”1/3″ el_position=”first”] [vc_column_text title=”A Hungry Man’s analogy of karate” pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”2/3″ el_position=”last”] The ingredients and body movements,[…]
How old is too old to start to train?
This is the very question I asked myself before taking the leap of faith and starting Bushido Karate in St Albans.
Which is most important, training your physique or training your ability?
Kevin Archibald asks, “Where do you stand on physique versus ability? Do the two go hand in hand and can training for physique give you[…]
Rules and Requirements – Members
Good manners and respect must be shown to all instructors and members. Any student behaving in a disrespectful or dangerous manner will be asked to[…]
What is the perfect workout regime to go with karate and martial arts training?
Kevin Archibald asks, “When I have weight trained in the past I became very bulky and it hindered my martial arts by slowing me down[…]
An Introduction to Strength and Conditioning for the Martial Arts
One of the biggest problems that I face when speaking to athletes in a variety of sports, and not just martial arts, is that[…]