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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Kids Karate Game – Kata Crossfire

June 18, 2014
Jason Stanley
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This is an hilarious kata game you can play in your kids’ classes during school break. It’s called “Kata Crossfire” and it works like this: First you’re going to need 3 or 4 soft inflatable balls. Now split your class into two evenly numbered teams. Team #1 will perform a kata of your choice to your […]

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The Importance of Lowering Your Expectations

June 4, 2014
Jason Stanley
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So it’s that time of year here in the USA where school is wrapping up, and everyone’s busier than worker ants on steroids… It seems there’s a party, a graduation, a field trip… you name it. It’s all happening this week. Kids classes are turbulent both in numbers and emotion and the lure of summer […]

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Bridging the Gap Between Form and Application

May 14, 2014
Jason Stanley
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Here’s a quick karate kata exercise for you to help your students practice their kata application… It’s a group kata exercise that involves all members of the class working with each other. First you will need to choose a particular bunkai / application for the exercise. To keep it simple, you might start with the […]