Have you ever wondered& Why isn’t there a single traditional kata with mawashi-geri (roundhouse kick)? I mean, it’s the most popular kick in Karate tournaments Yet, it was never taught in Okinawa the birthplace of Karate. (In fact, there are no flashy kicks in the books published by pioneers...

Modern Karate is often unrealistic. Either you can’t use certain techniques, or you can’t strike certain targets, or you obsess over form (rather than FUNCTION). That’s why I often travel to Okinawa the birthplace of Karate. Sadly, the reverse influence of modern Karate has forced many dojos to...

I have a confession& Teaching martial arts in 2020 is weird We need to learn new technology, video production and digital marketing. Luckily, I’ve been a content creator since 2008. I’m super prepared. Teaching martial arts online is my second nature Therefore, I want to share 7 secrets for...

Did you see? I recently announced The Karate Nerd Experience 2021, and more than half the spots are already sold out (View the invitation if you missed it) Today, I want to answer 15 commonly asked questions about the event. Hopefully this can help you decide whether to attend the event, or just...