Author: Jason Stanley

Jason Stanley has been practicing karate for 37 years. He is a 5th dan in Shitoryu/Shukokai, and 3 x stick fighting world champion. Since 2002 Jason has provided karate tips, hints and information to help both students and teachers increase their karate knowledge, deepen their understanding and improve their karate skill sets. His materials, e-books and courses have sold in over 35 countries. If you haven't already done so, please subscribe to the KarateTeaching newsletter and receive free karate teaching tips delivered to your inbox. No spam. No BS. Just helpful info to improve your skills. 100% privacy.
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Turning on your heels…

January 22, 2014
Jason Stanley
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Years ago someone tried to tell me that in order to make a mawashi geri (roundhouse kick) from the rear leg, it’s best to turn on the heel of the supporting foot. As I contemplated this concept, I wondered why someone could ever believe this could help? I could think of several reasons why this […]

karate drills and exercises

Karate Kumite Reaction Drill

December 18, 2013
Jason Stanley
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Here’s a quick kumite drill you can use to help your students develop their reaction speed. You need 3 people for this one to work and your students should stand, so 2 fighters face each other, while the third person stands as shown below. We need a name for that guy, so let’s call him […]

karate games

Kids Karate Game – Tag Ball

December 11, 2013
Jason Stanley
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Here’s a kids’ game you can use at the end of your martial arts class as a reward. Takes like 3 minutes and students will leave your dojo on a “high”. This is just one game in my 50 Kids Karate Games package that kids of all ages love. (Actually, adults have been know to […]