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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When Opportunity Knocks…

February 10, 2010
Jason Stanley
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Five years ago I was teaching karate part time at the local community center. My student numbers were growing and my program was expanding, to the point where I had classes running there every day for 3 to 4 hours. One day one of the parents of my junior students approached me and said, “Hey, […]

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Pretzels and Sticks…

February 2, 2010
Jason Stanley
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A few weeks ago I shared with you a simple way to check the geometry of your student’s stances by using a stick, and I promised to share another way you can use a stick to help your students with their kata. ( I know I said I share this with you “next week” all […]

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The Prejudiced Sign Installer…

January 26, 2010
Jason Stanley
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I’m moving my dojo again for the 3rd time in 7 years… This time within the same parking lot where we’re currently located but in a MUCH more exposed location. It’s right at the main entrance clearly visible to every car that drives down. So last week I had the new window decals put up […]