576: Five Simple Tips To Karate Instructors For Making Each Lesson Different
Have you ever felt like you are teaching the same thing repeatedly Have you been frustrated by using the same old practice drills every week...

577: Why Does It Take So Long To Get A Black Belt In Karate?
Many of you reading this article may already be well on your way to becoming a black belt in your chosen martial art Some of you may just be starting out on your journey and others may have reached the coveted black belt and are now working towards higher degrees of the black belt...

578: Is Your Cup Empty Or Full? Why Bruce Lee Emptied His Cup On A Regular Basis
One of the core tenets of the martial arts is humility, but unfortunately some practitioners don’t seem to embrace these values and instead insist on being aggressive, arrogant and boastful If you know someone like this you might want to show them this short story about a wise Zen Master that is told in ‘The Warrior Within’ by John Little...

579: Why Are Basics So Important In Karate?
“Do I have to practice this again I know how to do it already...

580: Your Journey To A Black Belt In Karate: Top 10 Training Tips For Reaching Your Goal
The primary goal of any beginner or intermediate student of karate is usually to attain the coveted black belt The black belt represents technical excellence, high ethical standards and the ability of a student to endure a strict and rigorous training regimen...

581: The Most Common Reasons Why People Quit Karate
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582: Kihon, Kata And Kumite: The Three KS Of Karate
The educational system often talks about the ‘Three Rs’ of Reading Writing and Arithmetic To a casual observer, one might say that the education system was flawed from the very beginning by the fact that it can’t spell...

583: The Real Secret To Developing An Effective Personal Training Plan For Karate
If you are a member of any serious martial arts school with a reputable instructor then you will have no doubt heard in class the words “Be sure to practice at home Martial arts training goes beyond the dojo...

584: Five Common Mistakes That New Karate Instructors Make
Becoming an instructor in a martial arts school is often a really exciting time because in many ways you feel like you have made it In order to teach others you must have already mastered the basic content and now is your chance to “give back” your knowledge and continue the progression of your style...

585: How Do I Make The Most Out Of Each And Every Training Session?
If you’re reading this article then you have probably already begun your study of the martial arts and in all likelihood have progressed through the first few belts You now understand what karate is about and you are fully familiar with your weekly training schedule...

586: The Number One Reason You Should Stick With Your Karate Training
There are many reasons that people first get started in the martial arts Usually the reasons are for self-defense, health and fitness, discipline, confidence, self-control and spiritual growth among others...

587: Karate Uniform, Karate Gear: What Does Your Karate Kid Need For Her First Class?
So you got your kid enrolled in your local martial arts school, congratulations This is the first step to a rewarding journey for both you and her...

588: Karate – What Is It Really All About?
This question seems innocent and easy to answer But the truth is that it is not an easy question to answer at all, because it must be answered on so many different levels...

589: Which Martial Art Is The Best?
I’m often asked the question “Which is better, Karate or Taekwondo”; “Which is stronger, Judo or Kung Fu...

590: Why Do We Have To Bow So Much?
In many karate schools around the world the traditional practice of bowing is being continued regardless of the country of origin and of whether the bow matches that country’s particular culture The very act of stepping into a karate dojo or a Taekwondo dojang often means that you have entered into a mini-cultural experience that you never expected...

591: Will My Martial Art Get Me To The UFC?
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity and ratings over the past couple of years Love it or hate it, it looks like the UFC is here to stay...

592: How To Get Past The Fear Of Taking Your First Karate Belt Test
OK, so you’ve stuck with your karate training for a couple of months already You enjoy learning all of the punches, kicks and blocks, you’ve learned your first form and you also know some basic partner work drills...

593: The Top 3 Tips To Get Your Child To Practice Karate At Home
So your child is enrolled in the martial arts, congratulations on taking a positive step for their overall growth and development However you’ve noticed that karate practice is not as easy as it looks and you want to get your child to practice at home as well as in class...

594: To Compete Or Not To Compete, Some Important Questions To Ask!
A significant number of people get into karate to be able to participate in tournaments Are you one of these people...

595: Teaching Youngsters About Bowling
When a small child enters a bowling alley for the first time, they could get very scared by what they hear. A bowling alley is a very noisy place because there might be fifty or so people rolling balls down the alleys at one time....

596: Professional Bowling Around The World
There are many instances of professional grade bowling performed throughout the world....

597: Tennis Lessons Coach - Select The Right Teacher
Tennis is a great sport that offers even those with little sporting aptitude to excel in a way that keeps them physically fit and active....

598: The History Of Ice Hockey Uniforms
Today NHL jerseys are an important part of any ice hockey match because this is how fans show their solidarity....

599: Kayaking Tour Destinations In Florida
Are you looking to take a chance to experience all your kayaking skills or just looking to see Florida from another point of view, there are spate of chances to do....

600: Helpful Bowling Hints To Improve Your Game
To begin bowling you must first pace off the number of steps from the foul line that you deem sufficient and take your stance. Master this aspect of your game and you will be well on your way to good bowling technique....