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Kata is a Japanese word (型 or 形) meaning “form”. It refers to a detailed choreographed pattern of martial arts movements made to be...
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Great interest in the XVIII International Martial Arts Summer Camp
World Cup Varna 2024 – Registration is now open
Training with Shihan Nicholas Pettas: Always give back. This is your mission.
Sports Club “Katana” hosted the Bulgarian Championship for children up to 8 and 10 years old
Shihan Ryu Narushima: The sport is not a sacrifice, it is just a natural part of life
Instructor: “All right! Ready to get signed up?” Student: “You bet. I can’t wait to become a lethal, but humble, weapon!” Instructor: “Awesome. I...
Martial arts have long been touted as a way to gain confidence, discipline, self-awareness, and mastery of body/mind stability. As a mental health counselor,...
In the world of Kyokushin Karate, kata – pre-arranged forms or patterns of movements – hold a significant place in training and development. While...
Shihan Ryu Narushima is emphatic that sports shouldn’t be treated like an unpleasant part of a person’s daily chores. They should just be a...
Kata is a Japanese word (型 or 形) meaning “form”. It refers to a detailed choreographed pattern of martial arts movements made to be...
More women are getting into the ring than ever before. Find out what makes kickboxing such an amazing workout. 1. Melt fat, fast Combining...
Gaze upon the sky through the family crest of Masutatsu Oyama. In each dojo, continuing the work of Masutatsu Oyama, you can find two...
Sai is a metal weapon and belongs to a type of dagger which is usually used in pairs, each hand using one. It is...
1. You Must Start Training While You Are Young Short answer: no. Long answer: Absolutely not. Most martial artists understand that no two people...
Karate Terms No. 1: Kumite Misunderstood meaning: sparring Actual meaning: grappling or engagement of hands Why it matters: Composed of two roots — Kumi...
Whether your martial art has you rolling on the ground and grappling, striking and sparring, or working with weapons (hopefully the unsharpened variety!), there...
Being a black belt in a martial art has become an impressive status symbol. The question “What does being a black belt mean to...
Habits determine who and what we become. They are often subconscious and happen without much consideration. Habits also determine if we are successful in...
The code of honor is based on the assumption that honor is the most valuable characteristic of every person. Honor is the external face...
