If you’ve ever watched a traditional karate class, you’ve likely seen students performing lines of oi-zuki—a stepping punch—down the floor in unison. One foot steps […]
Month: November 2009
Kick Higher, Faster, Stronger: Simple Ways to Improve Your Kicks
Whether you’re a beginner learning your first front kick or a black belt perfecting a spinning hook kick, improving your kicks is an ongoing journey. […]
Ninja Kids and the Pee-Wee Class
What’s a PeeWee? The PeeWee class consists of five and six-year-olds. Their class is a simplified version of a regular class. It runs for 35 […]
Veterans Day: Honoring All Those Who Served in the Military
On this Veterans Day, let us honor the brave men and women who have served (and are serving) honorably and protected (and are protecting) our […]
How to Control Fear During a Real Fight
The first time fear took over my motor functions was when I was a child. The observation tower at Magic Mountain was very tall, on […]
The Power of Family Dinners and Intergenerational Interaction: Nurturing the Next Generation
Gone are the days when families have time in their day. Sitting down for a family dinner holds immense value in our fast-paced world, where […]
5 Ways to Distract Your Opponent
In the movie The Perfect Weapon, the protagonist, Jeff, is suddenly attacked by his teacher, Master Lo. Jeff easily blocks the initial strike and smiles, thinking […]
Training with Music and Drums to Develop Rhythm in Kata
During my time at the university, I attended a Filipino Folk Dance workshop where we learned traditional dances. Two stood out as very peculiar. First, […]
The Art of Distraction: How to Win the Mental Game in Martial Arts
There are famous commercial logos with hidden meaning. It was years before I saw the hidden arrow in the FedEx logo or the 31 in […]