Bassai Dai
To storm a castle Bassai Dai translates “To storm of castle” or “To penetrate a fortress” is a kata practiced in Shotokan karate and is one of many variation of…
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5 types of strength most often used in karate
Maximum strength You must reach a critical level of strength that will allow you to contain an opponent, especially if you have not mastered many technique. It is better for…
Types of Kumite
Kumite is a method of training in which the offensive and defensive technique learned in the kata are given practical application. The importance of kata to kumite cannot be overemphasized.…
Sports karate
The past decade has see a great increase in popularity of karate throughout the world. Among those who have been attracted to it are college students and teacher, artists, businessmen…
What karate-Do is?
Deciding who is the winner and who is the loser is not the ultimate object. Karate-Do is a martial art for the development of character through training, so that the…
Famous Karate Actors
Film industry stars who are Karatekas Action movie star, Wesley Snipes is a fifth dan black belt in Shotokan Karate. Jason Statham is an English actor famous for his action…
Karate history you’ve never heard about
TWO SIDES OF THE SAME MEDAL This is a story about two men who formed modern karate. Two men’s from different class. They didn’t like each other. But again, their…
Kata training – Kumite competition
How many times you heard “practice kata, you will be better in kumite”. I agree with this sentence, but we must separate two things. If we are kumite competitors, we need…
Psychological preparation and role of the trainer
PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION When it comes to preparation of an athlete for upcoming competitions, psychological preparation cannot be avoided. The fact is that under conditions of equal physical and technical-tactical level,…
Specific coordination in kata performance
COORDINATION IN KATA PERFORMANCE Motor coordination refers to the ability of an individual to perform a motor skill with good technique, rhythm, and accuracy (ACSM, 2012). Since karate consists of…