by Southern Utah Wado Kai | Jun 10, 2026 | Training Discipline
One of the questions often asked by those outside traditional karate is, “How can you practice the same kata for years and not get bored?” The answer is simple: the kata may stay the same, but the person performing it does not. When we first learn a kata,...
by Southern Utah Wado Kai | Oct 23, 2024 | Training Discipline
Karate is more than just a physical practice; it challenges both the body and the mind. Whether you’re learning new techniques or sparring with a partner, your brain is just as involved as your muscles. In fact, some days, your brain might get more of a workout than...
by Southern Utah Wado Kai | May 14, 2024 | Training Discipline
What does the Way of Harmony mean to our practice of kata? For kata, I like to think of internal harmony. Written by: AJ “Don’t rush!”, my sensei, Mr. Kurobane, reminded me over and over again. When you rush, you are not moving over your center, perhaps shortening...
by Southern Utah Wado Kai | May 14, 2024 | Training Discipline
Wado—what does it mean? The usual translation is Way of Harmony. But how does that ‘translate’ into practice? Everyone has different ideas about this. Here are some of mine. -Written by: AJ In sparring, the most efficient way to victory is to be in harmony with your...
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