In karate, the colored belts mark the progression stages of the practitioner. They symbolize technical, physical and mental evolution, from
The social economy at the heart of our martial arts center
In the field of martial arts, two management styles commonly differ: the profit-driven «McDojo» method, where making money is more
Gokyo – The five elements of the mind in martial arts
In the Japanese fighting arts, abilities are not just basic actions to master: they represent a way of thinking. The
Budokan Florianópolis opens a new Shotokan karate class for children
Budokan Florianópolis, a renowned institution with more than 50 years of tradition in teaching Shotokan Karate, launches a new course
from the meaning of the tracks to the transformation
Jiu-Jitsu: from the meaning of belts to transformation Jiu-Jitsu is more than just a martial art; it is a journey
50 YEARS OF THE BUDOKAN FLORIANOPOLIS – SHINZUI
50 YEARS OF BUDOKAN FLORIANOPOLIS Shotokan Karate in Santa Catarina began with master Shigeru Sogo, who arrived in Brazil from
«Jean-Claude Van Damme: the legend of martial arts»
Jean-Claude Van Damme: the martial arts legend and his journey into karate Jean-Claude Van Damme is a name linked to
Forms of treatment other than kung fu
In many Western martial arts, there are specific words to address masters and fellow students. Anyone who has practiced a
Hapkido – Art of coordinating energy
Therefore, we can define Hapkido in several ways. Among these we can say that Hapkido means «Way of energy coordination».
Characteristics of belts in Kenpo – Kenpo Karate
Obtaining a college degree is often a motivating factor for most professionals. The value of an earned degree generally differed