When we say the word dojo, the picture that quickly appears in our minds is that of a setting where
Karate Belts: Understanding the Order of Ranks
In karate, the colored belts mark the progression stages of the practitioner. They symbolize technical, physical and mental evolution, from
The concept of “Giri”, a profound moral commitment
The idea of “Giri” (義理), often interpreted as “duty” or “responsibility” in Japanese, is deeply ingrained in martial arts and
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
Kyokun Martial – In karate there is no first attack.
The first thought that pops into my head when I read Gichin Funakoshi’s second martial principle is that karate should
Suburito: the training sword that forges body and mind
In the realm of Japanese fighting styles, every tool has a purpose and a teaching value that is much greater
TRUE OR FALSE? You should buy your child a karate uniform at the first lesson.
Sign up your child for hockey; it is obvious that he will require skates, a hockey stick, and more. If
Shotokan Karate Glossary: All the Japanese Terms You Need to Know
You have just walked into a Shotokan Karate dojo, or maybe you have been training for some time, and you
4 steps to start practicing Shotokan Karate
Shotokan karate is a Japanese fighting style created by master Gichin Funakoshi at the start of the 20th century. It
Saya no naka no kachi: Victory without a draw
In the teaching of traditional Japanese fighting skills, the concept of I am not naka no kachi (“winning while the