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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The Kata Lottery

March 3, 2015
Jason Stanley
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As a student you’ll remember what it was like when you first were asked to make your kata in front of the class. It’s a nerve-racking ordeal for most. But as you know it’s one you’ve gotta overcome to progress. For me I shook like a leaf… I was asked to perform the kata Jiin […]

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Karate Sparring Drill to Improve Awareness and Agility

December 16, 2014
Jason Stanley
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Here’s a video from earlier this year of some of my junior students showing a fun yet challenging sparring exercise. As you can see the floor is covered with cones. The objective is to spar without knocking over a cone. So the rules for this particular match were you score a point for every technique […]