Introduction- ‘A black belt is a white belt who never gave up’ A black belt is a white belt who never gave up is a line that most martial artists have probably seen somewhere. Most likely as part of a meme on social media. It’s an idea that seems universal. The original source can (and…
Tag: Karate
What martial arts go well with Kyokushin?
“I have not permitted myself to be ignorant of any martial art that exists. Why? Such ignorance is a disgrace to someone who follows the path of the martial arts.”- Mas. Oyama Sosai Mas Oyama applies a standing arm bar, an example of how Kyokushin’s foundations can connect seamlessly with grappling principles found in other…
Mas. Oyama- Judo and BJJ
I’m quite active on social media as many of you reading this know. One platform I occasionally post too is Reddit. Someone asked a question there for peoples thoughts about how Mas. Oyama, in his prime, would do in modern MMA… It’s an “interesting” thought experiment! Kyokushin is known for it’s striking and hard conditioning.…
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 is half physical exercise and half spiritual. The karateist who has given the necessary years of exercise and meditation is a tranquil person. He is unafraid. He can even be calm in a burning building.” -…
The Best Karate Style?
“I have not permitted myself to be ignorant of any martial art that exists. Why? Such ignorance is a disgrace to someone who follows the path of the martial arts.”- Mas. Oyama Osu! I’ve been a bit busy lately between school, social media, and training. Probably not the best time to start a new blog!…