Practice Fighting and Competition
Four Playful Animals: Strategy For Kumite
By Kate Barrett Stewart
Freefighting in karate (kumite) doesn't have to be intimidating if you use these simple concepts of how to fight these different type of opponents.
Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Kyohan: Practice Fighting
By Yamaguchi Gogen 'The Cat'
There are many forms of practice fighting through which you get to
use all the basic techniques, movements found in kata for actual attacks and defenses.
Controlling The Flinch, The Blink And The Turn Away
By Christopher Caile
During freefighting if you flinch or blink you might just lose a point but on the street you might put yourself in real jeopardy.
Simple Lessons: The Wisdom of the Crane
By Terry Bryan
The key to the crane's ability is mental balance, and the ability to be calm and relaxed so as to move quickly and respond.
Fighting Zen: How Meditation Can Enhance Your Fighting Skills
By Christopher Caile
Meditation may just give you that mental edge that lets your body perform to it maximum.
For The Sake Of Safety: Hand Sparring Gear And The Loss Of Hand Techniques
By Christopher Caile
Protective equipment on the hands and feet during sparring in karate, taekwondo and in many kung fu styles has increased safety, but have they also created a new set of problems?
Viewpoint: Defensive Thoughts
By Christopher Caile
In karate, kung fu or taekwondo practice fighting or on the street fighting for your life your attitude is critical. If you think and act defensively you become vulnerable.
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