The Martial Artist Archive

27 June

Ask the Senseis: What should New Students look for when choosing an Instructor? #SWKKF

Written by James Ryan

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Ask the Senseis: What should New Students look for when choosing an Instructor? By: Sensei James Ryan St. Catharines Wado Kai Karate Sensei Neil Prime (St. Catharines): “The best way to find a good instructor is by a recommendation through a friend who’s already in a martial arts club. Barring that opportunity, you should...

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25 February

Ask the Senseis: What’s a Common Mistake that most Karateka make when just starting out? #SWKKF

Written by James Ryan

Ask the Senseis: What’s a Common Mistake that most Karateka make when just starting out? By: Sensei James Ryan St. Catharines Wado Kai Karate Sensei Darren Marshall (Toronto): “Relying on pre-conceived information. For example: ‘Bruce Lee did it this way!’ Or trying to learn too much, too fast. ‘Ok, so I did 12 front...

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22 February

Interview with #SWKKF Senate Member Sensei Brad Cosby

Written by James Ryan

Interview with SWKKF Senate Member Sensei Brad Cosby By: Sensei James Ryan St. Catharines Wado Kai Karate “Sensei Shintani never looked at karate as ‘that’s all there is, it’s a static art.’ It was always evolving, changing for the better.” – Sensei Brad Cosby (Hachidan) Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with...

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20 February

Profile Interview: Kettlebell Training with Sensei Brodie Hicks #SWKKF

Written by James Ryan

Profile Interview: Kettlebell Training with Sensei Brodie Hicks By: Sensei James Ryan St. Catharines Wado Kai Karate “Kettlebell practice is a way of life. And when there’s a way, there is a certain code to follow. Kettlebell.kode [Instagram account] is my new passion, derived by a certain flow state that I achieve when training....

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