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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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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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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Criteria for a Sensei

by Jason Stanley 27. October 2011 07:31
Shihan Graeme McConnel-Brown discusses the criteria for a sensei.
Shihan Graeme McConnel-Brown discusses the criteria for a sensei. [More]

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Interview with Sensei Francis Hong - 6th dan Goju Ryu

by Jason Stanley 20. October 2011 08:05
Jason Stanley interviews Sensei Francis Hong of Zen Shin Ren / Goju Ryu Karate
Jason Stanley interviews Sensei Francis Hong of Zen Shin Ren / Goju Ryu Karate [More]

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