Recently, and thanks to ongoing efforts from our friends at RSKarate and Kanzenkai, karate students from HMA Cambridge had the honour of training with #1 ranked and current WKF -84kg […]
Karate Has One Heart – Martial Arts Philosophy 101
I’ve written many times on the importance of philosophy in karate-do. Without the inward pursuit of personal values and excellence, the martial art remains only a sport, fighting system, […]
How to Tie Your Karate Belt
Whether at our karate club here in Cambridge or anywhere else, getting started in a martial arts program is very exciting and most beginners can’t wait for the chance to […]
Why Karate (and other competitions) SUCK!
The performance pressure…the anxiety…the politics…the physical drain and the unknown dangers of the competitive environment are terrible! That’s a fact and it sucks. BUT, in this age of declining strength […]
You’re Too DAMN Old for a Karate Program!
Are you too old to start or continue learning martial arts? Well, there are two answers…
The BEST Sport for Your Child
As a karate instructor, sports TV producer, and advocate for physical activity in Cambridge, I am often asked about what is the best sport to put young children in. […]
Why We Love Karate (And You Should, Too!)
Karate is a martial art, a system of self-defense, a fitness tool, and a cultural tradition from Okinawa, Japan. In Cambridge (or anywhere else for the most part) it is […]