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KARATEBOOST BLOG

The views or opinions expressed in these articles are solely those of the author, and do not necessarily state those of any of the Dojos where the author practiced through the years.

Self-defense oriented Karate Blog for all styles - Tips, Guides, and perspective on being the best Karateka, instructor, or coach you can be.

TAKE YOUR KARATE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Your ultimate self-defense against Jodan “attack from behind”

Self-Defense drill

Developing hip power

Karate blocks explained - Developing a personalised blocking strategy

Unveiling the key to becoming a top-notch Karate-ka: The big secret revealed

Practicing self-defense from a natural standing position (Shizentai / Yoi-dachi)

How to efficiently use muscle memory in Karate

Misuse of “Jodan age Uke” / High block

Attaining karate self-defense proficiency

Capitalizing on Kata core teachings

The consequences of not doing proper footwork in Katas.

Naifanchi: My Bunkai of the main sequence for this Kata “Naifanchi/Naihanchi/Tekki”

Why studying older Karate is the key to understanding Self defense Karate.

Why Zenkutsu-dachi is the most important stance for beginners while learning how to punch

Why only teach self defence Karate without teaching dangerous techniques?

Correcting dysfunctional Kihon practice

Learning the Okinawan Nunchaku

Exploring the kata Bassai / Passai

How to find the best Karate Dojo for you?

From “Bo & Nunchaku” to Karate

Surviving a knife attack

Finding the original Kata Bunkai

Timing in Kata practice

How to develop striking power

Original Mawashi-Uke

The forgotten multi-directional aspect of kicks in Karate

How proper Kata training can boost your Karate self-defence

Misuse of Karate blocks

The evolution of stances in Karate

Why beginners think Karate does not work, and what to do about it

Overcoming fear and managing a street fight

Kata Annanku: Behind the variations & different spellings

Why we all need to explore other Karate styles!

The one question we all need to ask ourselves.

Time: The Karateka’s worst enemy!

What can we learn from observing Karate

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