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20 Guiding Principles of Gichin Funakoshi: Gichin Funakoshi (Date Unknown)
20 principles to hold in mind by the founder of modern Shotokan Karate.
Dojo Kun: Based on Sakugawa Shungo (Date Unknown)
The Dojo Kun (Oath) is considered the foundation for fulfilling the true Karate Spirit.
Karate and Fighting: Steve Wilson (2005)
A look at how martial arts and the fashions within have changed over the years. It also encourages you to ask what you want from your training.
Emptying Your Cup: Jason Stanley (2006)
A reminder that every now and then we need to let go of what we know and consider that others do have something we can learn. A thought often given lip-service but rarely practised in Martial Arts.
Kata Based Sparring: Iain Abernethy (2006)
Kata-Based Sparring moves away from the kumite seen in sport, and focusses on training the self-defence aspects found in Kata. Kata-Based Sparring is unique because it acknowledges that the fight does not stop once it hits the ground.
The Benefits of Strength Training: Iain Abernethy (2006)
Strength training is often misunderstood in Martial Arts. Iain is a qualified weight lifting coach, and in this article takes the reader through some of the myths and discusses functional approaches to weight training for the martial artist.
Striking Thoughts: Edited by Stuart Sadler (2006 - current)
Reflections on the study of Martial Arts.
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