THE KARATE KIDS

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THE KARATE KIDS

A remake of a 1984 hit movie, Jackie Chan introducing Jaden Smith who happens to be the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith will take the lead in Columbia Pictures latest movie, The Karate Kid. This talented 11- year old young boy was already seen in the movie City of Sin and was awarded as ShoWest's Breakthrough Male Star of the Year last March 17 this year.

KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN  KUNG FU AND KARATE

It's a strange thing that we would think in terms of differences when we consider and compare kung fu and karate, for there are a lot of similarities. They are both martial disciplines, after all, and karate is actually grown from kung fu.
 

DEFEAT EVERY FIGHTER WITH THE ONLY THREE TECHNIQYES OF KARATE KICKBOXING

I know, kickboxing karate isn't real, but it is a translation of arts. When you go from karate to kickboxing, or from kickboxing back to karate, you can win every single contest you are in by knowing the three things I am going to tell you here. We are dealing only with the fists, mind you, so you have to control the distance to make sure that you stay at punching range.
KARATE KICKBOXING

KARATE KICKBOXING



THE NEW KARATE KID FILM IS A KICKING SUCCESS

On June 11, a new, amped up version of the classic Karate Kid was released. The movie, starring Jackie Chan and Jayden Smith, has done well in the box office and won the hearts of children and adults alike. Read on for a review of the film.

THE TOUGHEST KARATE SENSEI IN THE WORLD !

While there have been many fantastic karate instructors, only Mas Oyama can honestly lay claim to being the toughest karate master. This is most interesting, because Karate came from China, came into existence on Okinawa, and migrated to Japan, which became the 'Land of Karate.' Mas Oyama, (b-Choi Yeong-eui), however, was not from any of those countries, but rather from Korea.

KIDS KARATE SENSEI BECOMES WHITE BELT AGAIN

Kids karate sensei describes why it's important to become a white belt again. Experiencing the frustrations of building a website without any training was a learning experience. I can now understand what it feels like to be a white belt again.

LEARN 6 STREET KARATE TECHNIQUES !

I am going to give you a few ways to defend yourself that I know will work. I have spent a long time as a bouncer, and have even had to protect myself when I was in jail. Even if you are an expert in martial arts, I know that you will have to have a few street fighting abilities to go along with what you know as a martial artist.


GICHIN FUNAKOSHI AND THE TRUE HISTORY OF KARATE


The Common misconception is that Gichin Funakoshi is the father of modern Karate. Well, he could be considered such, except that something odd happened a century ago that puts a blot on this conception. We've got to give him credit for spreading the art, but was it the true art?

OFFICE POLITICS - JUDO VERSUS KARATE WORDS

This third article on Office Politics builds upon the concept introduced in Office Politics I and adds to the technique shared in Office Politics II. In this article, we'll look at a powerful concept for redirecting the anger and toxic words of negative and dangerous person so we can neutralize their effect and take control of the interchange.

HOW KARATE INSTRUCTORS CAN MOTIVATE STUDENTS IN THREE EASY STEPS

A motivated student is a student who will be successful, and will keep coming back for more lessons and instruction. Here are some simple how to keep students motivated.

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A GOOD KARATE  SCHOOL OR INSTRUCOR ?

Your success or your failure in karate may depend on which school you choose for yourself or a loved one. Here are some important guidelines that will help inform you in making the right decision about where you choose to take lessons.


THE KARATE KID MOVIE REVIEW - STARRING RALPH MACCHIO AND PAT MORITA

The Karate Kid" is a very entertaining and inspirational film, starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. Both of them do a great acting job in this film. The karate scenes are also terrific.

OSS; THE MEANING OF OSS IN KARATE

The literal meaning of the expression "OSS!" can be determined from the kanji (Chinese characters) from which the term is derived (see above). Osae means "to press" and shinobu means "patience" or "steady spirit". These two symbols are combined in the traditional Japanese martial arts to form Oss, which translates as "persevere while pushing oneself to the absolute limit". A cursory reading of this definition might tempt one to think that advancement in karate than is therefore equated with the development of extreme physical and mental strength. However, to stop at this understanding would be to miss the point of karate completely.

IS KENPO KARATE THE BEST MARTIAL ART?

The question as to which is the best martial art has befuddled martial artists for years. How do you separate the hypo from the truth of an art? In this article the author takes you through Kenpo Karate to find the singular and distinct answer.


HEAVYWEIGHT KARATE UNIFORMS FOR MARTIAL ARTISTS AND STUDENTS

The traditional heavy canvas uniforms made in tough 18oz canvas are becoming harder to find, but they are available if you look hard enough. Although basically they are all the same, each brand has it's own distinctive cut or style, so it pays to make sure you know how the uniform will fit before you purchase. If buying online and measurements are not provided ask for them, and make sure the company you are buying from has a refund policy just in case!

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