Learn How To Do A Spinning Hook Kick!

by Jason Stanley 28. February 2012 10:24
The spinning hook kick is probably the most spectacular kick but sadly has the least value in karate outside of the tournament arena or Hollywood... but if you'd like to learn how to do it, read this article as it takes you step by step.
The spinning hook kick is probably the most spectacular kick but sadly has the least value in karate outside of the tournament arena or Hollywood... but if you'd like to learn how to do it, read this article as it takes you step by step. [More]

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karate kicks | kumite

Developing Hara for Improved Karate Technique

by Jason Stanley 8. January 2012 18:56
How to develop "hara" for karate training. This article explains what hara is, why it's important and explains exercises that will help you develop hara.
How to develop "hara" for karate training. This article explains what hara is, why it's important and explains exercises that will help you develop hara. [More]

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General | kata | kihon (basics)

Weight Training - Helpful or Harmful for Karate?

by Jason Stanley 1. December 2011 07:31
Is weight training helpful or harmful for karate? That's a great question and often a confusing and misunderstood topic. In this article I'll explain the pros and cons of weight training, how it affects your technique...
Is weight training helpful or harmful for karate? That's a great question and often a confusing and misunderstood topic. In this article I'll explain the pros and cons of weight training, how it affects your technique... [More]

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General | weight training

Transition and Technique

by Jason Stanley 15. November 2011 11:15
Learn how to make the transition between your karate stances and your karate techniques smoothly and easily.
Learn how to make the transition between your karate stances and your karate techniques smoothly and easily. [More]

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Mokuso : Thinking Happy Thoughts? Or Not?

by Jason Stanley 1. November 2011 11:22
This article discusses the practice of mokuso before karate practice, in which you'll learn 2 types of meditation that will help you calm your mind and focus on your karate training.
This article discusses the practice of mokuso before karate practice, in which you'll learn 2 types of meditation that will help you calm your mind and focus on your karate training. [More]

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General