Photo iStock Each new day is a gift. One easily taken for granted.  A new day, a new battle. But the first battle is not with others,...

I watch them as they enter the dojo, these young students. Some are full of energy, bounding with excitement. Others are shy, clinging to...

What's the longer term impact on our kids from Social Media? As a parent, you watch your child navigate a world I could never have...

Takahashi Shihan 9th Dan. Andy Sensei 4th Dan In a world where instant gratification reigns...

Dear Karate Students and Parents, I hope this newsletter finds you all in good health and high spirits. In this month’s update I cover....

In our modern world, where instant gratification is often sought after, the concept of consistency can easily be overlooked. However, it...

In my role as a karate instructor, I have the privilege to work with young children. I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve become better...

This article argues that incorporating a karate syllabus in schools can promote the values of respect, empathy, and kindness, creating a...

Bullying is a social phenomenon that’s on the increase in our schools today. Studies reveal that 30% of school children are involved in...

Introduction One of the many privileges of teaching children and young adults' karate is observing their development. It’s the most...

Unveiling the Shocking Side Effects on Children's Behaviour Most people would not have a significant exposure to karate. To the average...

Unveiling the Virtues of Bushido Introduction: In today's fast-paced world, what can we do to instil timeless virtues in children that...

Introduction: In a world driven by productivity and achievement, setting goals has become the norm. However, in the pursuit of success,...

Problem Statement In today's digital age, the rapid ingress of technology and online platforms has brought about significant changes in...

I’ve written before about the benefits derived through families actively spending time together training. Karate is one of only a few...

Honesty & Sincerity - Makoto Lying is dishonourable and cowardly. When we say that a task or action will be performed, it’s as good as...

Duty & Loyalty – Chu We are responsible for everything we have done and everything we have said and all the consequences that follow. We...

Martial Arts (Shotokan Karatedo) has been part of my life for more than 25 years now. It’s been a fundamental anchor guiding me through...

Compassion (Jin) Through intense training and hard work, we can shape ourselves to be different and to stand out from the crowd. We can...

Heroic Courage (Yu) Hiding like a turtle in a shell is not living at all. To live our best lives, we must have heroic courage. Take...