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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2 New Push-Up Drills…
November 23, 2009
Jason Stanley
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I’m sure you’ve probably seen the TV program The Ultimate Fighter? Personally I think “ultimate” might be the wrong word, but hey, it’s a UFC reality show so it fits. They weren’t going to call it The most-of-us-have-no-clue-what-we’re-doing Fighter. That would be a bit of a ratings-killer I guess… Ultimate or not, there’s little denying […]

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Where’s the customer service?
November 17, 2009
Jason Stanley
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I just got off the phone with Verizon… Shudder! It took them 45 minutes and 6 different operators to finally resolve the issues… Oh, no wait. Let me rephrase that. It took them 45 minutes and 6 different operators to resolve 1 out of 3 issues I have with them regarding our account. Grrrr! Years […]

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Instructor, Teacher or Coach?
November 10, 2009
Jason Stanley
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Do you consider yourself a martial arts instructor, teacher or coach? When I first started teaching karate I thought of myself as an instructor. Then a few years ago I decided I wasn’t an instructor anymore, but a teacher instead. And recently I’ve changed my mind again – I now see myself more as a […]