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Sempai, Kohai and Dohai: respect for the hierarchical system

In the world of martial arts, particularly in karate, hierarchy plays an essential role in transmitting values such as respect,

When we mention the word dojothe image that spontaneously comes to mind is that of a space where martial arts

Although it is customary to use the three verb tenses which are before, during and after which reflect an intrinsic

The purpose of this research was to examine differences in the content and type of images of college track and

The concept of “Giri” (義理), often translated as “duty” or “obligation” in Japanese, is deeply rooted in martial arts and

The first idea that comes to mind when I read Gichin Funakoshi’s second martial precept is that karate should not

I like the perspective that when we begin martial arts, we begin with the white belt, which represents the pristine

Kindness VS complacency In the world of martial arts, two management models often contrast: the capitalist “McDojo” approach, where profitability

In the world of Japanese martial arts, each instrument has a reason for existence and an educational value that goes

I have sadly noticed in recent years an increase in the level of anxiety among my young students. Since the