Osu: The Heart of Kyokushin
If you spend any time in a Kyokushin dojo, you’ll hear the word Osu constantly. We say it when we…
Kyokushin doesn’t punch to the face???
“Kyokushin doesn’t punch to the face.” What? Really? I’ve heard or read this about Kyokushin many times over the years…
Reflections on Tournament Fighting
I competed in my first karate tournament in 1981. I was a white belt in the beginner’s division, and I…
We Win or We Learn
Kyokushin competition lessons from the 33rd American International Karate Championships. At the judges’ meeting before the tournament, Shihan Jerry Poe…
The Only Secret is Sweat
Mas Oyama said, “The only secret is sweat.” It’s a simple statement, but one I feel goes right to the…
Lessons From My Sensei
Lessons From My Sensei Martial Art vs Sport “Any time you turn a martial art into a sport, you weaken…
What Decades in Kyokushin Taught Me About Rank
Rank in Kyokushin marks progress, but the true essence lies in the knowledge and character forged through training. Bill Stewart…
What Shihan Cameron Quinn’s Budo Karate of Mas Oyama Teaches About the Black Belt Journey
“A black belt is a white belt who never gave up.” Most martial artists have probably seen that phrase somewhere…
Is Kyokushin Kinder and Gentler now?
A video posted in Kyokushinkai Karate, one of my groups on Facebook, recently generated a bit of controversy. According to…
What martial arts go well with Kyokushin Karate?
“I have not permitted myself to be ignorant of any martial art that exists. Why? Such ignorance is a disgrace…
