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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Get your kata right! Or else!

October 29, 2013
Jason Stanley
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Recently one of my subscribers, Michael, asked: “My sensei had me teach some kids the first taikyoku kata last night and he told me that whenever one of them did a movement incorrectly to make them do pushups. So we get going and I have them drop down to do pushups a few times before […]

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Block and Multiple Counter Drill [Video]

October 16, 2013
Jason Stanley
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Last night my entire production crew (Larry holding my phone), shot this quick video of Mike and I demonstrating a simple drill we were working on during class. It’s a good karate drill for practicing close range techniques with fast reactions. It uses 4 different techniques that you can string together, and unlike a lot […]

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Martial Arts Warm Up / Endurance Drills

October 2, 2013
Jason Stanley
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So what’s the difference between a “warm up” drill and an “endurance drill”? Pretty easy really – a warm up is designed to warm up the body. Usually done at the beginning of class. An endurance drill is designed to fatigue the body and push the limits – best done at the END of class […]