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