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Control When No Control to Be Had​

Stoics and Buddhists share similar concepts and guidance on viewing, managing control, and attaining self-control, which influences some of today's practices in culture and religion, psychology, and martial arts. Is...

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Are you ready for Kumite?

Kumite is the 3rd branch (Kata and Kihon are the other two) of karate. Kumite's rough Japanese to English translation is "grappling hands", and is commonly known as "sparring".

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Shotokan Karate Precepts

Master Gichin Funakoshi developed 20 Precepts of Karate (Niju Kun) that act as a set of guidelines for karateka. These precepts are heavily based on Bushido and Zen and ensure...

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Kata. What the Heck Is That?

Doing the same kata repeatedly can be daunting, but understanding the fundamental elements of kata can help you see it in a different light.

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