Karate
represents different things to different people. We are often told to concentrate
on training and that everything will come from practice. As human beings however,
we think about what we do, whether it be our work, our family or private life
or the hobbies or activities that reflect our character. Being a JKA Karateka gives us a lot to think about and there is nothing better than a discussion between people with Karate as the common interest. So much can be learned in the dialogue and personal reflections of what has happened to us as a result of our training.
These pages are a collection of thoughts, studies, memories, anecdotes and personal messages from practicing or former JKA people. Each is taking or has taken a unique interpretation of their training away into their daily lives. The common thread among our contributors is that they have practiced JKA Karate, mostly to an advanced level. They have kindly agreed to record their thoughts for this website and we are grateful for their input.
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Where Does the Power Come From?
By Andrew George October 2005
Warming Up, Stretching and Karate
By David Owen February - July 2005
The Road to Karate – A Budoka’s Way To Live
By Hiroshi Shoji Sensei First Part Posted January 2005 - Final Part Posted July 2008.
(This special article is now complete. JKA Victoria thanks Nishimura Takaatsu Sensei for kindly translating the original Japanese text into English)
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Memories of Australia 1984
By Kazuhiro Fujita December 2004
Karate and Basic Exercise Physiology
By David Owen November 2004
The Road To Japan
By Jodie Pidcock November 2004
Is Karate Enough? - Preparing for Chaos
by Karl Stewart October 2004
Predator and Prey Waza
By Takaatsu Nishimura September 2004
Karate and Management
By Mangala Nawamini September 2004
Tradition Vision Values
By Walter Stark July 2004
Reflections of a JKA Karateka
By Ian Cook June 2004
The Visual System and Karate
By Doctor Michael Kalloniatis May 2004
The Soul of Karate-Do
By Masatoshi Nakayama February 2004
Today's Karate
by Takaatsu Nishimura Sensei January 2004
Group Thinking
by Dion Risborg December 2003
Karate – A Sport or a Lifetime Commitment? Reflections and Lessons
by Dr. Garry Luxmoore November 2003
JKA Karate – An International Experience
by Kim Parker November 2003
Gasshuku
by Lloyd Baggott November 2003
JKA Training - A Journey in Building Confidence
by Peter Dale October 2003
Just Train
by Walter Stark October 2003
My Evolution in Thinking - An Article in 3 Parts
By Dion Risborg October 2003
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