Bassai Dai article The Bassai family of kata are known as Passai (Patsai) in Okinawan and Bassai in Japanese. Although like most karate kata, its origins may be traceable back to China, the most related source to today’s kata versions appears […]
Yesterday my friend told me his dojo has grown 200% in the past week. Turns out, they got one new member. Ouch. Meanwhile, across town, the local Mixed Martial Arts gym is growing like […]
Now let me start by saying this article is to promote debate and thought, not to make any claims or dogma. However it is really quite an interesting thought, that […]
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You’ve done a little Karate sparring at your local club and you think you know all about Sport Karate Kumite … Or you’ve trained in a number of different clubs/organisations […]
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Kyuzo Mifune has been categorized as one of the greatest exponents of the art of judo after the founder, Kanō Jigorō. He is considered by many to be the greatest […]
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Iain Abernethy’s Podcast: The Masters Speak! Can be listened/downloaded from the above website or downloaded from itunes Welcome to the October 2012 iainabernethy.com podcast! This podcast is titled “The Masters Speak!” and it […]
Knife attack and defence is a well trod path of mistakes, dangerous advice and downright stupidity. Knife attacks are in your face and emotionally charged. The following video shows why if you […]
