For the fourth KarateTalk Heero and Jorge take a look at the two biggest sources of modern martial arts: Chinese and Japanese styles and what connects them. We discuss methods, principles and didactics with
Klaus Günther Beck-Ewerhardy -- Language-Teacher and researching traveller between Asian and European Martial Arts, Shoshin- and Missing Link-friend/associate
Sascha Wagener -- Founder Circle Member Missing Link Martial Arts, world travelling martial artist and Qi Gong teacher
Sensei Heero Miketta about Empowering the Student… and the Teacher Traditional karate, and many well-known martial arts, are built on checklists. Kihon, Kata, Kumite: three sacred pillars, three tick-boxes. Master the external performance, copy your teacher’s version, receive your grade. But where did these boxes come from? Kihon drills and kata sequences have grown more […]
Sensei Tony Bolton, Manchester, addresses a particularly difficult issue In recent years, UK police statistics have highlighted a concerning trend: as children transition from primary to secondary school, their risk of becoming either victims or perpetrators of antisocial behavior and criminal activities increases dramatically. While social media and rapid news circulation may amplify these concerns […]