Self Defence Within the Law
March 1, 2023 | All ArticlesLifeSelf DefenceTraining
We've all heard of cases where a martial artist has applied their skills for self-defence, only to find their attacker…
Kata: Our Perception Of Perfection
October 31, 2021 | karate doKataSelf DefenceTraining
If kata mocks us all, why do some adore it while others fear it? The answer lies in the way…
Train Like Everyone is Watching
December 18, 2019 | All Articleskarate doLifeSelf DefenceTraining
No one wants to look silly, and karate can definitely make us all seem very human at times. However, embracing…
Stances: The Fundamental Foundation
December 3, 2019 | All ArticlesSelf DefenceTraining
When people think of karate’s weapons, three things usually come to mind; punches, blocks, and kicks. One thing that rarely…
Real Life Confrontation: Self Defence Beyond Technique
May 21, 2019 | All Articleskarate doLifeSelf DefenceTraining
It is no secret that the world is becoming a more violent place and there is an increasing need for…
Kumite: More than Sport
February 7, 2019 | karate doKataKumiteSelf DefenceTraining
I hope this article speaks volumes to you and succeeds in opening your mind to something bigger than the dojo…
Improving your Style of Kumite
November 1, 2018 | All Articleskarate doKumiteSelf DefenceTraining
GKR practitioner’s come in many shapes and sizes. Some pick up sparring like a duck to water while to many…
Understanding Kata And Its Relationship To Bunkai
September 10, 2018 | All ArticlesBunkaiKataSelf DefenceTraining
While kata is regarded as the ‘art form’ of karate, the original premise behind all kata is self-defense. Behind each…
Why Kata is an Integral Part of Karate
August 27, 2018 | All ArticlesBunkaiKataSelf DefenceTraining
Without kata, most styles would be virtually the same - a series of punching and kicking techniques. Kata represents the…
Your Greatest Teacher – by Shihan Gavin Samin
July 19, 2018 | All ArticlesLifeMental TrainingSelf DefenceTraining
From the title of this article, you may be wondering who or what I am referring to when discussing your…
