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Check out this step-by-step video tutorial on how to assert dominance. (If you have any suggestions on how I could have [...]

Check out this step-by-step video tutorial on how to perform the DEADLIEST self-defence technique ever. No matter what martial art you [...]

Grappling dummies are a great way to get in some valuable training time at home, but a quick search online reveals how expensive [...]

One of the biggest complaints I hear among martial artists centers around aches, pains, and injuries in their knees. I'm not a medical [...]

I’m going to tell you the fastest way to improve as a martial artist. There are several steps to [...]

Whenever I post something online about the importance of rest and recovery, I always get at least one comment claiming that rest makes [...]

Almost every teacher and coach I’ve ever had has been more concerned with having power over their students and being admired for their [...]

BLACK BELT MARTIAL ARTS FEMALES! Here are 10 facts about those deadly ladies: #1 - They’re all [...]

The bo and eku are my favourite traditional Okinawan weapons. In this article I'll explain how to size and hold these long weapons. [...]

I get this thrill of excitement every time I pick up my karate weapons. Bo. Nunchaku. Sai. Tonfa. Eku. I love them all. [...]

I never knew how much of a pounding I could actually take until I started karate. I mean, I [...]

This training exercise is called “dirty rice,” "rice grips," or “rice digs,” and is a very effective—and fun!—way to increase grip strength for [...]

Legend has it that ranking in karate arose from an ancient tradition of martial artists never washing their belts. White belts turned black [...]

Don’t know how to put on your sparring gear for karate? I can help. [Video demo below] I have 2 sets of gear [...]

To maximize your performance in karate, should you build your strengths, or improve your weaknesses? The answer, of course, is both. But which [...]

Do you want a fun and effective warm-up for karate and kobudo using a bo staff? Check this out: [...]

Do you want to improve your mobility so you can kick ass at karate? So you can reduce your chance of injury? So [...]

Okay, I know you’re a badass. But you don’t need to do crazy stretches to improve your flexibility for karate. And you actually [...]

I wasn’t planning on making a “butt walking” video last week. Or ever, really. I have a long list of videos I want [...]

We love punching people in martial arts, don’t we? Turns out you need good mobility in your thoracic spine and shoulders if you [...]

Want to improve your hip mobility for stronger kicks and better stances in karate? Here’s how to do it. Improving mobility [...]

Ankle sprains are one of the more common injuries for martial artists. And getting ankle sprains can set you up for chronic instability [...]

Poor mobility in your feet and ankles will make it really difficult to kick ass at karate. That limited range of motion and [...]

Being an adult can be a drag sometimes. So many items on that never-ending to do list. And when you’re busy juggling responsibilities [...]

Are you interested in trying karate? Or have you just started but have no clue what you’re doing? (Full disclosure: None of us [...]

Can karate help you lose weight? Yes, and no. Karate can absolutely help you lose weight, but it is by no means the [...]

When things get crazy, how do you stay committed to your karate training? This week has been nuts. Southern British Columbia, [...]

Karate belt too stiff? Too hard to tie your belt? Ends sticking out like a moustache? Try this technique to soften your new [...]

Let’s talk about fitness fallacies. Here’s a common fallacy in the fitness world: certain types of training are only for athletes. You need [...]

Do you want to see a huge boost in your health, wellness, and athletic performance in karate? Yes? Then try this. [...]

Do you remember getting a scraped knee as a kid? You were playing outside, having fun, doing something stupid or challenging or daring. [...]

You’d love to try karate, but you’re holding off, because you feel too old. Or too fat. Or too out of shape. Or [...]

You had planned on going to the dojo tonight, but now you’re thinking of skipping out on your karate class. Are you being [...]

Want to kick ass at karate? Of course you do! If you’re like me, you’ll try anything and everything to get that edge [...]

Making a proper fist in karate is one of the best ways of protecting your hand. Here are step-by-step instructions for making a [...]

New to karate? Not sure how to tie your uniform? Here are step-by-step instructions for tying your karate uniform. I've included a video [...]

The first step in your karate training is learning how to tie your belt. Here are step-by-step instructions for tying your karate belt. I've [...]

Ever consider taking karate? You should! Here are my top 10 reasons why karate kicks ass, in no particular order. [...]

I am terrible at balance. All or Nothing Doesn’t Work When I’m really excited about something—like karate—I go all [...]

I practise karate in my kitchen. That’s normal, right? Karate in the Kitchen I spend a lot of time [...]

My sleep habits suck at the best of times. I typically stay up too late, wake up groggy, and rely on caffeine to [...]

Strength training and conditioning workouts are so important for your health, and can have a huge impact on your karate performance. But what [...]