Slow it Down (updated)

July 9, 2014

Cue the music from “Chariots of Fire.” We all have to admit that there are times when we are not …

Condense and Expand (part 2)

June 5, 2014

A few weeks ago I wrote about condensing time in kata. Click HERE for a recap of how that can be …

May 23, 2014

Most of us who train have either asked or been asked the same question. “How does kata relate to fighting …

May 16, 2014

I have listened to many instructors over the years tell me, with absolute conviction, that if I practice drills and …

May 7, 2014

A student of mine recently accompanied me to a training session out of town. We each went with different expectations, but also …

October 11, 2013

It has been over three weeks since I have done any writing on this blog and it is high time …

August 16, 2013

Time to train. You have carved out an hour in your busy day. You have put on your favorite sweat …