Oct 17, 2024
It’s always a pleasure to host Tricor’s fighters at Samurai Dojo. Recently we had the opportunity to rotate boxing rounds with them, allowing our fighters to mix it up with different fighters and skill levels. This kind of training is invaluable for...
Sep 12, 2024
To increase power in karate, incorporating specific weightlifting or weightbearing exercises into your training routine can be highly beneficial. Here are some of the best exercises that focus on developing explosive strength and overall power, essential for effective...
Aug 8, 2024
A broad sample of human beings over the age of 40 would reveal a vanishingly small number of active karateka. And if this slightly creaking group were analysed, it is certain you would find most of them to be capable, decent, healthy, robust human beings. I...
Jul 18, 2024
You stir, eyes open, your toes touching the ground, as your hands reach up and outwards as far as they can go. You take a deep breath, close your eyes, and give the new day a symbolic bow – you are ready. This has been the essence of the time spent in karate...
Jun 25, 2024
In Roger Federer’s Commencement Address at Dartmouth College, he offered the following advice: Effortless is a myth “People often mean it as a compliment but the truth is,” he said, “I had to work very hard to make it look easy. We should be proudest of the...
May 15, 2024
I’ve been boxing at Samurai Dojo in Claremont for seven-odd years now. Let me tell you why boxing has become such an important part of my life, and why you should consider stepping into the ring—or at least, a boxing gym. Boxing isn’t just about throwing...
