Kyokushin Beyond Sport
Budo Begins Where Sport Ends My sensei used to say, “Any time a martial art is turned into a sport,…
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…
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…
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…
