October Karate Time Blog

Ever wonder how to get better, or better yet, how to get to the next level? The answer itself is the question. That is, to QUESTION. Do not be satisfied with your training, dig deeper! When you think you know something, there is more, there is way more. Become a scientist, that is, have a theory, test your theory and I mean really test your theory and journal your results. Ask questions and use self discovery. This is so important and way overlooked. For example, ask what is the outcome of the technique in question. Ask yourself, maybe it is not for a "finishing blow". Maybe it never was. Maybe the move is transitional (going from place to place) Is the technique effective moving away from the target, or sideways, or from connecting from the front leg and not the back? How does it work in terms of timing and distance? You can take one technique then experiment and refine it. You need to understand it in its entirety and how it works for you. Keep practicing!