Old Karate in Modern Kata
As karate was modernized and popularized some styles did narrow the technical range and made it more suitable for matches and more accessible to people who wanted a sports and fitness experience rather than combative self-defense.
Kata and Dominance
To prevail in a combative encounter you need to take the initiative and dominate the opponent. It is not enough to select a good target, to do a good technique, to move from the center, to have power, speed, conditioned body weapons, or any of the other components of skillful combatives that we practice day […]
Arches of Energy
What if you could use your body as a perfectly tuned antenna? What if you could sense your opponent’s intention and respond instantly? At first we learn techniques. We mature as practitioners by changing the deep structure of our mind and body and bringing those techniques to life. Whether you are […]