teaching karate

Correcting sloppy karate technique the easy way…

February 5, 2013
Jason Stanley
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So your job as a karate instructor is a demanding one… Planning class, keeping your students’ attention and developing their skills sets over time are just some of the challenges you face. You’ve got to have a high attention to detail, know what the common learning mistakes are and how to correct them in a […]

karate drills and exercises

Shiko / Kiba Dachi Exercise / Drill

January 15, 2013
Jason Stanley
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Did you ever have a student struggle when moving from one shiko dachi (sumo stance) to another? Things like: losing balance “falling” into position bobbing up and down knees collapsing inwards or straightening of the legs? You and I both know you can do more “line work” up and down the tatami, drilling the stepping […]