applied karate – AKA Karate Poole & Kickboxing

Karate’s throws

Karate contains many throws and takedowns, however they are different from Judo techniques. The reason is they have to also...

Funakoshi’s 9 Throws

Very interesting video about Funakoshi’s 9 throws. Chadi’s videos are fantastic I highly recommend them.

Gigō Funakoshi’s great contributions to karate

Gigō Funakoshi is often unfairly criticized by karate ka and have said he ruined karate with his alterations to kata...

Strength Training For Martial Arts

Supplement your karate with weight training and cardio. You need to be explosive, powerful and fit. Karate is not about...

Sport Karate is Essential

Lot of karate-ka are critical of sport based karate saying there are no real application/bunkai. However there are many strengths...