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  • Will My Martial Art Get Me To The UFC? - The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity and ratings over the past couple of years Love it or hate it, it looks like the UFC is here to stay
  • Why Does It Take So Long To Get A Black Belt In Karate? - Many of you reading this article may already be well on your way to becoming a black belt in your chosen martial art Some of you may just be starting out on your journey and others may have reached the coveted black belt and are now working towards higher degrees of the black belt
  • The Most Common Reasons Why People Quit Karate - "Hey Wait a minute
  • Is Your Cup Empty Or Full? Why Bruce Lee Emptied His Cup On A Regular Basis - One of the core tenets of the martial arts is humility, but unfortunately some practitioners don’t seem to embrace these values and instead insist on being aggressive, arrogant and boastful If you know someone like this you might want to show them this short story about a wise Zen Master that is told in ‘The Warrior Within’...
  • The Importance Of Effective Discipline In A Martial Arts Class - One of the main reasons parents enroll their children in martial arts is discipline You have seen it before
  • The Top 3 Tips To Get Your Child To Practice Karate At Home - So your child is enrolled in the martial arts, congratulations on taking a positive step for their overall growth and development However you’ve noticed that karate practice is not as easy as it looks and you want to get your child to practice at home...
  • Why Are Basics So Important In Karate? - “Do I have to practice this again I know how to do it already
  • Personal Observations On Karate After 25 Years Of Training - If you have been studying karate for any length of time now, you have probably come to realize many important insights from your training From my own study of karate, I have come to notice many interesting lessons
  • The Five Core Ethics Of The Martial Arts - Many martial arts schools around the world promote a philosophy of self-improvement as well as an expected standard of technical skill When you think about it, it is the philosophy rather than the technical skill that should influence every practitioner’s daily life
  • Karate – What Is It Really All About? - This question seems innocent and easy to answer But the truth is that it is not an easy question to answer at all, because it must be answered on so many different levels
  • Is Your Little One Ready To Become A Karate Kid? - Beginner level Karate Kids seem to be getting younger and younger nowadays What is the right age to start the martial arts
  • Why Do We Have To Bow So Much? - In many karate schools around the world the traditional practice of bowing is being continued regardless of the country of origin and of whether the bow matches that country’s particular culture The very act of stepping into a karate dojo or a Taekwondo dojang often means that you have entered into a mini-cultural experience that you never expected
  • The Number One Reason You Should Stick With Your Karate Training - There are many reasons that people first get started in the martial arts Usually the reasons are for self-defense, health and fitness, discipline, confidence, self-control and spiritual growth among others
  • Kihon, Kata And Kumite: The Three KS Of Karate - The educational system often talks about the ‘Three Rs’ of Reading Writing and Arithmetic To a casual observer, one might say that the education system was flawed from the very beginning by the fact that it can’t spell
  • How Do I Make The Most Out Of Each And Every Training Session? - If you’re reading this article then you have probably already begun your study of the martial arts and in all likelihood have progressed through the first few belts You now understand what karate is about and you are fully familiar with your weekly training schedule
  • For Karate Instructors: The Art Of Effective Feedback In Class - If you want to become a successful and influential instructor, you will have to become a master of not only the martial arts but also of interpersonal skills with your students The Art of Effective Feedback will become a cornerstone of your relationships with your...
  • The Real Secret To Developing An Effective Personal Training Plan For Karate - If you are a member of any serious martial arts school with a reputable instructor then you will have no doubt heard in class the words “Be sure to practice at home Martial arts training goes beyond the dojo
  • Karate Instructors: Six Simple Steps For Scheduling Your Classes - One of the most important elements of a martial arts school’s operations is the class schedule Deciding on an appropriate and effective schedule that matches the needs of your students and your curriculum can often be a very challenging task but if this is done right then the benefits are well worth the...
  • How To Chunk Your Karate Instruction Curriculum So You Don’t Overwhelm Students - In order to ensure the success of your students in their quest for the Black Belt it is important to give them everything that they need one piece at a time If you have been teaching for any length of time you have probably figured out that all of the required material in your martial art can often be overwhelming to the best of students
  • How To Get Past The Fear Of Taking Your First Karate Belt Test - OK, so you’ve stuck with your karate training for a couple of months already You enjoy learning all of the punches, kicks and blocks, you’ve learned your first form and you also know some basic partner work drills
  • Which Martial Art Is The Best? - I’m often asked the question “Which is better, Karate or Taekwondo”; “Which is stronger, Judo or Kung Fu
  • What Should I Look For In A Good Karate School Or Instructor? - With the increase in popularity of the martial arts more and more people are searching for a good karate school and a good instructor There are many great schools and instructors out there and unfortunately there are as many not so good
  • The Importance Of Having A Beginner’s Mind As A Karate Instructor - As karate instructor or high-level practitioners of the martial arts, it is often useful to remember where we came from and how we got to where we are Our journeys were not always easy and our students deserve to know...
  • The Hidden Costs Of Choosing The Wrong Style Of Martial Arts Karate - A lot of people nowadays are getting into the martial arts and choosing a school without even knowing which style of martial arts the school teaches Some schools are not totally clear...
  • How Karate Instructors Can Motivate Students In Three Easy Steps - If you’ve been a karate instructor for any length of time you will no doubt know that your success in retaining your students comes down to one key factor – keeping your students highly motivated to continue training How do you do this while still maintaining your focus on delivering a high quality program

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