Years ago someone tried to tell me that in order to make a mawashi geri (roundhouse kick) from the rear leg, it’s best to turn on the heel of the supporting foot. As I contemplated this concept, I wondered why someone could ever believe this could help? I could think of several reasons why this […]
Love him or hate him, Sensei John Kreese from the “Karate Kid” became famous in pop-culture. On entering the dojo Daniel-san hears Kreese ask his class: “Fear does not exist in this dojo, does it?” Class Responds: “NO, SENSEI!” “Pain does not exist in this dojo, does it?” Class Responds: “NO, SENSEI!” “Defeat does not […]
Here’s a quick karate exercise to help your students develop their front kick. We all know that true karate power comes from using our body, and not just our limbs, right? Do this exercise with your white belts when they first learn front kick. It will get them using their body to develop power. While I’ve […]
