Practice The Front Snap Kick Or Suffer The Consequences
When I teach self-defense seminar's I rarely teach the front snap kick. Typically the novice performs the front snap kick incorrectly. ...
Kyufest 2019 is almost here!
11th Annual Kyufest Isshinryu Invitational Tournament Where: Charlotte Catholic School Gym When: September 21, 2019 I'm very excited to...
What's With the Uniform?
Many people wonder why we wear uniforms in martial arts, so I thought I'd share a little about them in this post. The Gi (Uniform) Gi (a...
Why is Kata Important?
You may wonder why Okinawan karateka train kata repeatedly in rote fashion. Many may believe that Okinawan karate training is fighting...
In Some Ways, Point Fighting is More Difficult than Full Contact Fighting.
Before anyone gets their gi bottoms in a bunch, first let me define what I think point fighting is. A good point fight is when two...
Can I Find Traditional Martial Arts in Wilmington, NC?
Traditional martial arts is easy to find in Wilmington, North Carolina. There is even a variety of traditional martial arts to choose...