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…
Kyokushin’s Forgotten Grappling Roots
Today, Kyokushin is widely recognized as a striking-based karate style centered around knockdown competition and hard conditioning. But early Kyokushin…
We will train our hearts and bodies…
“ “Karate is not a game. It is not a sport. It is not even a system of self-defense. Karate…
The Best Karate Style? – Reflections on Training
“I have not permitted myself to be ignorant of any martial art that exists. Why? Such ignorance is a disgrace…
