The Complete List Of Basic Karate Stances The Complete List Of Basic Karate Stances
Technique
By Martin

This 'how-to' guide to Karate stances gives you a full description and instructions on how to perform postures correctly and efficiently.

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Can I Practice Karate With Glasses? Can I Practice Karate With Glasses?
Karate
By Martin

Yes, it's possible to practice Karate with glasses, and I'll give you a few tips to do so, but if I were you, I'd look for some more convenient and practical alternatives.

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Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's Greatest Swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's Greatest Swordsman
Japanese Culture
By Martin

Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) was Japan's Greatest Swordsman and Samurai. He created a style of kenjutsu that uses two swords simultanously and won 60 duels to the death.

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How To Kick Higher? How To Kick Higher?
Training
By Martin

If you want to kick higher, it's important to know that you actually need more than flexibility, you need strength as well. Discover a list of carefully chosen exercises that will significantly improve your ability to kick higher

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Karate Tips I Wish I Learned Sooner Karate Tips I Wish I Learned Sooner
Karate
By Martin

Whether in life or in Karate, wisdom comes with time, from experience. Let me present you with a list of 25 Karate tips that I wish I learned sooner.

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What is the best Karate style? What is the best Karate style?
Karate
By Martin

Many people want to know what’s the best Karate style, but it's not so much about what you practice, but more about how you do so. Let's learn more about what makes an effective practice.

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5 Ways Punching Bag Training will Massively Boost your Karate Striking Power 5 Ways Punching Bag Training will Massively Boost your Karate Striking Power
Training
By Martin

Training with a punching bag will massively boost your Karate in terms of striking power and stability. Let's discover to take your striking to the next level.

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21 Japanese Words You Absolutely Need To Know For Karate 21 Japanese Words You Absolutely Need To Know For Karate
Karate
By Martin

Karate terminology might seems intimidating at first, but don't worry, I have put together a list of the most commonly used Karate words.

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Hi, my name is Martin Jutras. I've been studying and practicing Karate, practical self-defense and Zen Buddhism for more than 37 years.

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