Fighting is a skill that everyone should have but endeavour never to use
The reason why karate is a beloved art form and way of life is because of the beautiful paradox that it presents. Karate is about learning to fight so that you don’t have to. The crucial lesson that karate-do teaches … Continued
Only when done incorrectly. You’ll note from this picture that the right way to hold a stance is to have the knee point in the same direction as the foot. It’s a natural position. When the knee is at a … Continued
This is a grey area in karate practice which I’d like to explain in more detail. In our club, all contact is by consent. In an effort to clear up any misunderstandings, a quick chat before engaging with your … Continued
It was once possible to choose karate or judo as a PE module for GCSE and A Level certification. The grade required in karate for GCSE was 8th to 7th kyu (yellow or orange belt) and the grade required for … Continued