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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS AND CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS
A good man sent me the following note.
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"This may sound a little strange but have you written your own obituary yet. I did several years ago and was totally honest about myself. I counted my many blessings and my numerous faults. I told of my life, my loves, and my desires that were unfilled. It was an eyeopening experience. I found that when I put it all i... Read More
Values of Kata Dr. Robert Debelak, 6th Dan 2003 For nearly 30 years, I have heard martial artists debate the value of kata to their martial art training. Invariably, lines are drawn between the “fighters” and the “kata” practitioners, as though these were two different things. For many, forms are just a necessary boredom to endure toward the next rank. I assert, however, that it is odd and inappropriate to treat kata as nothing more than peripheral o... Read More
Three Components of Self Defense Techniques
By Dr. Robert Debelak 6th Dan Given the training rigors of practicing fundamental techniques, one and three steps, kata, and sparring, self defense principles are communicated from instructor to student These basics are designed to provide the martial artist with practical and effective tools for personal protection in the event of attack (whether an attack comes during training events such as sport fighting, or on the streets in more advers... Read More
"Strategy In Unarmed Combat: The Science of Champions" written by Paul Maslak
Book Review by Dr. Robert Debelak
In the last issue of the AKS Punchline, I gave a cursory glance at a basic self defense plan comprised of three main objectives: moving the target, doing something about the attack, and counter attacking. To expand on that discussion I’d like to offer a bri... Read More
Higher Critical Thinking and Martial Art Training
Dr. Rob Debelak, 6th Dan November 2005 Fall 2005 marked my 25th year as a member of the American Karate System (32 years total involvement with the martial arts). I am grateful for the training my predecessors have trusted me with, and I can see where the quality input of others has shaped me as both teacher and as student. After three decades of study, I can still say I very much enjoy learning something new... Read More
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