Multiple Attackers Training: Published: 1/10/2014 By Spencer Sensei Half the karate tests I took when I was a student included…
Medicinal Kata: Published 6/28/2014 Sensei Spencer Kata is the unwritten text of the martial artist. Some are centuries old while…
Martial Arts is Control: Published: 1/24/2011 By Spencer sensei Control is an illusion, yet the essential essence of martial arts…
Make It Hurt: Published: 3/30/2013 By Spencer sensei The message of karate is one of nonviolence. Our mantra is: “Karate…
Looking for Mr. Miyagi: Published: 12/12/2014 By Spencer sensei Every Friday night was black-belt training, but on this Friday my…
Kenwa Mabuni was Right! Published: By Spencer Sensei In the AOKK we take seriously our philosophy of training to fight…
Keep You Chin Up: Published 4-29-2011 Sensei Spencer Many students wonder why they’re told to keep chip up while performing…
Kata… Gymnastic Performance or Training Tool? Published 12/12/2015 By Spencer Sensei Back in 1991 I was judging at a National…
Karate Testing: Published: 12-12-2012 By Spencer Sensei Testing is a waste of time and money unless the student learns from…
The Kata Critics: Published: 12/9/11 By Sensei Spencer Have you ever been bored on lazy afternoon and decided to go…