In every field—from sports and music to business and academics success doesn’t come from talent alone. While natural ability may provide a starting point, it is deliberate practice that propels individuals toward excellence. This powerful, purposeful method of training separates those who improve steadily from those who plateau or regress. Understanding what deliberate practice is, […]
Featuring insights from Robert Greene’s “Mastery” A martial arts skill acquisition is not the result of raw talent, nor is it something that appears overnight. It is the product of a deliberate, sustained process grounded in three essential elements: frequency, duration, and intensity of practice. In his seminal work, Mastery, author Robert Greene dissects the […]
Our goal at Practical Karate is teaching children independence early as possible, setting them up for success later in life. Karate students coming to class are expected to carry their own materials, remove their shoes and sandals independently, store their materials, and fill their own water bottles. Many parents today attempt to do all of […]
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to be tempted by promises of quick fixes, instant results, and effortless success. This mindset has even spilled over into one of the most personal aspects of our lives: self-confidence. From viral self-help hacks to affirmations and social media filters, the message seems to be that confidence can be […]
The origins of the black belt process system in Japanese martial arts date back to the early 1880s, when Jigoro Kano, founder of Judo, introduced a structured method for recognizing student progress. Kano, who had a background in education, sought to make martial arts more systematic and accessible. He introduced the dan (black belt) ranks […]
Karate Testing Procedures at Practical Karate: Creating Independent Learners Students, not parents, may ask to test for stripes before or after class after sufficiently practicing the skills required for their next stripe. Because asking for help, clarification and listening to feedback are valuable life skills, we aim to remove the parents from this process to […]
