The Complete Guide to Flexibility in Karate (And How to Improve It)
Introduction When people talk about Karate, they often mention speed, power, and technique. But there’s one key element that supports all three: flexibility. Whether you’re struggling to reach head-level kicks or maintain deep stances like Shiko Dachi or Zenkutsu Dachi, flexibility in Karate is what allows your body to move freely, powerfully, and without injury. […]
The Best Flexibility Training for High Kicks in Karate
Introduction If your goal is to land higher and faster kicks in Karate, flexibility is not just helpful—it is essential. But not all stretching methods are equally effective. To make real progress, you need to use the right type of flexibility training for Karate high kicks, based on your current limitations and performance goals. In […]
How to Improve Flexibility for Karate – Without Wasting Time
Introduction If you’re trying to improve flexibility for Karate, you’ve probably stretched after class, hoping one day your kicks will reach higher. But here’s the truth: unless your flexibility training matches your body’s real needs, you’re just maintaining (not progressing). Improving flexibility for Karate requires a clear understanding of your limitations and how to address […]
Don’t Punch Again Until You Learn These 3 Essential Things
WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PUNCHING POWER AND SPEED!! The Punch is a key component of Karate… It can be used to cause physical damage, develop tactical advantage or score points. This article is for every style of Karate: PUNCHING IS A COMPLEX MOVEMENT THAT INVOLVES MOVEMENTS OF THE ARM, TRUNK, AND LEGS. […]
The #1 Mistake Karate Fighters Make: Putting Technique First
When it comes to Kumite, there’s one mistake we see over and over again—even among advanced Karateka: prioritizing technique above all else. But if your goal is to become (or develop) a great Karate fighter, it’s time to rethink the traditional approach. Why Technique Should Not Be the First Priority To build better fighting skills […]
1 Simple Method to “Get You On Fire” Before Karate Competitions and Gradings
WHAT’S THE POST-ACTIVATION POTENTIATION? And what is the best and more practical method to achieve Post- Activation Potentiation? Keep reading to learn more… Science shows us, consistently, that Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP) increases muscle contractions and explosive movements. Post-Activation Potentiation is an increase in muscle performance after a conditioning contraction. In other words, is a training […]
Are you training Kata the right way?
NOW, WE’RE GOING TO SEE HOW TO DEVELOP CHANGE-OF- DIRECTION SPEED IN KATA Let’s get started, so you can know if you are developing your students’ Change-of-Direction Speed (CODS) in Kata the right way. Kata execution involves frequent turns, twists, and explosive Change-of- Direction (COD) movements, right? Do you know if you are using the […]
What do you mean when you say you are strong?
YOU MUST KNOW THIS… IT SHOULD BE BASIC KNOWLEDGE FOR EVERY KARATE COACHES. One of the most misunderstood subjects in Karate and Sports, in general, is the concept of “being strong”. Who is stronger: These are good questions!! Let’s see it from a very simple perspective: they’re all strong but in different types of Strength […]
How to be Faster in Karate: What is Ballistic Training?
Have you ever noticed someone at the gym doing what looks like “strange” exercises? Maybe they’re launching a bar into the air on the Smith Machine with almost no weight. Or jumping after every squat as if they’re trying to fly? Most people might wonder:“Why isn’t this guy lifting heavy like everyone else?” Well, here’s […]
