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How To | Optimise your Fitness Routine for Karate
If you’re wondering how to develop a well-rounded fitness routine to enhance your strength, flexibility, endurance, and of course, martial arts skillset, here’s a suggested routine that can complement your regular karate training: Cardio Engage in aerobic...
Colour Belt Grading | Anxiety, Celebration, and the Spirit Within
“Grading”. That word conjures feelings of . . . anxiety, apprehension, anxiety, hope, anxiety, celebration (and a little more anxiety)! The Samurai Claremont colour belt grading was just a few days away, and I was trying to cram in as many training sessions as...
Table Official | The Best Seat in The House
My name is Nariman Ganief, and I’ve been training with Sensei Bruce since 2008. I proudly achieved my 2nd Dan Black Belt in 2019, and as I reflect on my journey at Samurai, I can confidently say that being a Table Official has played a significant role in my learning...
How To | Make Your Strikes More Effective
In the world of martial arts, the power of a strike is not solely reliant on brute force but on the intelligent use of body mechanics. Whether it's a punch, kick, or elbow strike, one crucial element that can greatly enhance the power and impact of your strikes is the...
Black Belt Gasshuku | Vyeboom 2023
The annual black belt gasshuku, held over the first weekend of February each year, is one of the highlights of my karate calendar. It offers a focused time to connect with our fellow black belts, reflect on where we are in our journey, both individually and as a...
Using Rotational Strength to Maximise the Impact of your Strikes
A powerful yet underestimated technique to punch or kick harder is to increase your rotational strength. Simply put, rotational strength is your ability to twist your body and use the strength of that twist to generate force. Martial artists need rotational power to...