Snow Training Published: 1/4/2012 By Sensei Spencer In the early years of my training, one of my first instructors always…
Simultaneous Technique or Economy of Motion: Published: 4/14/2014 By Spencer sensei Every karate system has simultaneous techniques. This becomes obvious…
Seeing: Published: 9/15/2011 By Spencer sensei According to Chuck Norris’ autobiography, he would visualize his victory over an opponent blow-by-blow…
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…