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How To Correctly Greet A Sensei (Martial Arts Etiquette)

Martial arts are a great way to get some exercise and learn practical self-defense at the same time. Some martial arts are better for...

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Mar 26, 20244 min read

What To Eat Before A Karate Class (Best Diet for Karate)

As a martial artist, you need to know what foods are best to fuel your body beforehand. Eating the right food, along with the right...

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Mar 26, 20244 min read

What Is The Karate Belt Order? (Promotions Explained!)

One of the most iconic things about karate are the belts. Even those who have never tried karate for themselves know that every student...

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Mar 26, 20244 min read

Are You Allowed To Kick In The Face In Karate? (Rules Explained)

One of the main reasons why so many people take up karate is because of the 1984 blockbuster movie The Karate Kid. This movie was huge in...

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Mar 26, 20244 min read

Is Karate More Effective Than Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? (It Depends!)

There are so many different martial arts that you can choose to learn, each with their own techniques, philosophy and history. Deciding...

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Mar 26, 20244 min read

How To Learn Karate (Complete Overview for Beginners)

Karate is one of the most popular, well-loved martial arts in the world. With so many physical and emotional benefits on offer, it’s no...

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Mar 25, 20244 min read

What Is The Meaning Of ICE In Karate? (Terms Explained for Beginners)

Have you started Karate and want to know what ICE means? Maybe you have heard the phrase but don’t know what it means? Or maybe you are...

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Mar 25, 20244 min read

Karate VS. MMA: Which Is Better?

There are plenty of martial arts and combat sports to learn, all with their different systems and moves. Two of the most popular forms...

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Mar 25, 20244 min read

Why Is A Force That Is Applied For A Short Time More Effective In Karate? (Karate Principles Explained)

In martial arts, you often learn many things in your time at a school or dojo, whether that is patience, discipline, katas, and forms, or...

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Mar 25, 20244 min read

What Is A Karate Uniform Called? (Karate Terms for Beginners)

When it comes to learning about martial arts, both when it comes to the theory, as well as the practice, you need the right equipment for...

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Mar 25, 20244 min read

What Is The Difference Between Karate And Taekwondo? (Beginner’s Guide)

Taking up a martial art is a great new hobby and sport to partake in and will give you a variety of mental and physical benefits if you...

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Mar 24, 20244 min read

How Much Are Karate Classes? (Full Pricing Guide)

Karate is a very popular martial art in places across the world, and there is therefore a lot of interest from people in taking up...

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Mar 24, 20244 min read

How To Tie A Karate Belt On A Child (Guide for Parents)

Have you recently signed your child up for karate classes? Learning how to tie your little one’s karate belt can be a headache-inducing...

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Mar 24, 20244 min read

Sparring Vs Fighting In Karate (What’s the Difference?)

There are lots of different elements to karate training. You need to learn the fundamentals, work on your form, practice the kata (karate...

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Mar 24, 20244 min read

Who Invented Karate? (History Explained for Beginners)

Martial arts feel like one of those practices that have been around for centuries. The techniques. The drills, the specific terms within...

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Mar 24, 20244 min read

How Long Does It Take To Get A Black Belt In Karate? (And how hard is it?)

Learning a martial art isn’t simply just getting in shape and being able to throw a kick and/or punch. Learning just the basics of one of...

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Mar 23, 20244 min read

Is Karate Effective? (An Honest Breakdown)

Martial arts are one of the most popular forms of exercise that you can find out there. The combination of whole-body workouts and...

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Mar 23, 20244 min read

What Is Karate? – Explained for Beginners

Karate is a Japanese unarmed discipline that usually employs strikes, kicks and punches. The main aim of karate is to seek the...

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Mar 23, 20244 min read

How To Tie A Karate Belt – Guide for Beginners

If you’re a keen enthusiast of karate, and you regularly like to practice this popular martial art, then you probably know how important...

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Mar 23, 20244 min read

What’s the Difference Between Judo and Jiu Jitsu?

To the untrained eye, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo may seem identical. They are both, after all, grappling arts. But what makes them...

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Mar 22, 20244 min read