These days it appears that the transition from Budo karate to sports karate is complete in the Kyokushin World. The two most powerful...

In setting the context of what I want to emphasize in this article, I will quote Oyama Masutatsu Sosai’s responses to two questions from...

These days there are many more older or Senior people practicing karate. Or many of our Shihans are well above 50! As our bodies age so...

This has been an exciting year for Kyokushin karateka in Australia! Even though politics and egos still strangle Oyama Sosai’s legacy...

A couple of years ago I was challenged about my knowledge of Kyokushin karate by a lower graded student who had trained with me years...

The past year I feel I have learned a lot from doing a boxing class once every second week with an experienced coach. My Boxing Coach is...

What does spirit in our training mean? What do we mean when we say that a particular karateka is spirited or won the Award for Best...

One of the pillars of strength is committed eating. Sosai states while young, one should build strength and his advice is per his own...

On the uchi deshi way, we should always seek to expand our knowledge and our capabilities. To try and cut yourself off from the world and...

Recently while lying around in the hospital recovering from surgery on my right arm, I was feeling a bit down and thought about calling...

Andi Hug demonstrates his favourite techniques and combinations. Andi inspired so many karateka with technical skills and incredible...

Efficient mechanics of punching is essential. Basic training in karate does not often lead to effective practical punching. I recall...