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How to Wash and Care for Your Karate Dogi
Equipment
How to Wash and Care for Your Karate Dogi
Dogi is not just a uniform. The word itself combines two characters: «do» (the way,…
11 Jun 2026 0 0
Karate in the USSR - How It Was Banned
History & Philosophy
Karate in the USSR - How It Was Banned
In 1964, Japanese athletes demonstrated karate-do at the Tokyo Olympics. The spectacle captivated the audience,…
10 Jun 2026 0 0
Kyokushin Referee Terminology and Signals
Terminology
Kyokushin Referee Terminology and Signals
At Kyokushin tournaments, referees and judges communicate with competitors in Japanese: issuing commands, announcing scores,…
10 Jun 2026 0 0
Kyokushin Kata Competition Rules Explained
Technique & Kata
Kyokushin Kata Competition Rules Explained
Kata are formal technique sequences: predetermined combinations of stances, blocks, hand and foot strikes, and…
10 Jun 2026 0 0
Tameshiwari Rules in Kyokushin Competitions
Tournaments
Tameshiwari Rules in Kyokushin Competitions
Tameshiwari — breaking hard objects — is one of the three competition disciplines in Kyokushin…
10 Jun 2026 0 0
How Kyokushin Karate Builds Self-Confidence
Fighter Psychology #Martial Arts
How Kyokushin Karate Builds Self-Confidence
Confidence is often confused with mood: it seems like telling yourself «I can do this»…
5 Jun 2026 0 0
Recovery After Kyokushin Training
Training #Health
Recovery After Kyokushin Training
Training doesn’t make you stronger — it tears you down. You get stronger afterward, during…
5 Jun 2026 0 0
Why Kyokushin Is Called Contact Karate
History & Philosophy #Martial Arts
Why Kyokushin Is Called Contact Karate
Kyokushinkai earned its reputation as contact karate through full-contact sparring and a demanding training process.…
5 Jun 2026 0 0
How to Develop Punch Speed in Karate
Stretching & Conditioning #Training
How to Develop Punch Speed in Karate
Punch speed is not about «willing yourself to punch faster.» It is primarily a matter…
5 Jun 2026 0 0
Why Discipline Matters in Kyokushin Karate
Fighter Psychology #Martial Arts
Why Discipline Matters in Kyokushin Karate
Discipline is considered one of the core foundations of Kyokushin. It is what helps athletes…
5 Jun 2026 0 0
Breathing Technique for Karate Training
Training #Health
Breathing Technique for Karate Training
Breathing is a skill that directly affects both the power of your strikes and how…
5 Jun 2026 0 0
Ushiro Geri - The Back Kick in Kyokushin
Technique & Kata #Terminology
Ushiro Geri - The Back Kick in Kyokushin
Ushiro geri is a back kick considered one of the most powerful strikes in Kyokushin.…
5 Jun 2026 0 0