WHMA BLOG Inspired Fitness. Black belt life.
We held the first monthly martial arts study group this week. Great sessions! Bo futari, sticky hands, ground fighting!
Back in July, I spent a month training Jiu Jitsu under Professor Abrie Kilian. The Kilian Academy in Shallow Lake was an incredible club. It was a beautiful facility hosting championship students with great attitudes. I learned a ton. Here I'll even share a video lesson.
You have to be tough to live in Thompson Manitoba. I'm not particularly tough, but I had a reason to visit, and I'm always up to play, so I packed my gis and headed north.
Karate instruction continues in Elmira Ontario under the mentorship of Renshi Ryan Potter.
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Top 5 Reasons to hit pads
Application of Kata - There can be only one!
Tai Chi is for everyone, regardless of fitness level. This Chinese New Year, I had the wonderful opportunity to share Tai Chi with the residents of AgeCare nursing home in Elmira.
A graceful, upright fighting system focusing on pressure points and nerve strikes instead of blunt force punches and kicks, this is Matsumura Hakutsuru, the White Crane...
There are still a couple of spots remaining for the approaching Karate Summer Camp. Here is a look back at last year's camp.
Hanshi Legacy's "The Elite Fighter" is a martial arts gem for practitioners of all levels. It delves deep into the physical, mental, and even spiritual aspects of combat. Hanshi breaks down everything from maximizing punching power to strategic concepts...
Photos from recent and past Karate Gradings.
More than just a karate master, Gichin Funakoshi was a philosopher, poet, and one of the founding fathers of modern karate. His most significant contribution to the art may be the 20 Precepts he established...
Why do those wizened old movie martial arts masters always answer questions with other questions? More personally, why am I starting to answer more and more questions from students with other questions?
Hanshi Montalvo was back in Canada! If you missed training with him, you missed a lot.
A list of recommended reading for all Karate practitioners.
