It is better to ask, “what are the similarities between Martial Arts and Self Defence” as the techniques used in all forms of “combat training” come from the same source.
I joined a traditional karate dojo in 1983 because I wanted to immerse myself in the history of karate and learn […]
Sadly the incidence of bullying has reached epidemic proportions, both for children and adults. Bullying should never be taken lightly. We all need to be shown how to deal with this serious issue, in particularly children.
As our roles of parent, member of the community and care giver it is our […]
The Karate uniform is called a Gi (pronounced ghee). Traditionalists will argue that the correct term is Dogi or Keikogi, depending on your point of view. In Japanese culture do means the way and keiko means practice so calling your uniform a dogi means the cloth of the way and […]
My child wants to compete, what do I do? As an Instructor of 30+ years I have been in, and seen, many competitions. Although competitions can be seen to have a place in modern day karate, I don’t think they warrant the intense focus that we put on them.
What […]
If you’re looking for an after school activity that will get your kids off the couch and off the Ipad then Karate could be just the thing.
First of all, do your homework. Not all Karate Schools (dojos) or Instructors are the same. Just about every Karate School follows a different […]
