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Dojo Etiquette and Guidelines for Beginners
Basic guidelines for beginners.
Karate Terms Glossary in Plain English
To help you understand instructions in a traditional karate class, here are commonly used Japanese terms and their English translation.
Those who achieve the most…
“Those who achieve the most are not the most skilled, but are those who concentrate long after others have given up.” Tsutomu Ohshima, Shihan
To search for the old is to understand the new…
“To search for the old is to understand the new. The old, the new This is a matter of time. The Way: Who will pass it on straight and well?” Poem by Master Funakoshi
When you have attained the way of strategy…
“When you have attained the way of strategy there will not be one thing that you cannot understand.” Miyamoto Musashi
Karate Uniforms Primer: How to Choose and Where to Buy
This unbiased advice on karate uniform shopping will save you a lot of time, disappointment and money. It is not sponsored by any manufacturer or retailer, but based on over 20 years of personal karate experience and feedback from my … Continue reading