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Paul A. Walker - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
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Paul A. Walker, is a 4th degree black belt karate instructor with over 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In June 2003 he attained his 4th degree black belt, after studying with the legendary Karate Master, Hirokazu Kanazawa at his Headquarters Dojo in Tokyo for three years from August 1996 to July 1999. Paul has operated his own karate training center in Southern California for the last five years.
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- Why Does it Take So Long to Get a Black Belt?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] How long does it take to get a black belt? And is that really such a long time? Here is the inside information on getting to the coveted rank.
- Some Observations on Karate After 25 Years of Training
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Keen insights on karate practice and teaching from someone who has been studying, practicing and teaching it for 25 years...
- The Importance of Having a Beginner's Mind in Karate
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] No matter how far you have come, there is always a long way to go. Keep the beginner's mind at every stage of the journey for maximum effectiveness and enjoyment.
- Karate Instructors - The Importance of Effective Discipline in a Martial Arts Class
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Discipline is at the heart and soul of karate practice. So make sure it shows in your classes and your instruction. Here's how to make that happen.
- How Karate Instructors Can Motivate Students in Three Easy Steps
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] A motivated student is a student who will be successful, and will keep coming back for more lessons and instruction. Here are some simple how to keep students motivated.
- How to Chuck Your Karate Instruction Curriculum So You Don't Overwhelm Students
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Experience shows that it is critical to deliver your curriculum in bite-sized content chunks. How do you do this? This article will give you the basics - one-step at a time!
- Lesson Planning for Karate Instructors - Four Main Components of an Effective Lesson Plan
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Developing an effective lesson plan is of vital importance, especially for new instructors. Here is how to do it without reinventing the wheel.
- Instructors - The Art of Effective Feedback in a Karate Class
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] One of the keys to success for any karate instructor is in getting feedback from students. Ignore these important feedback tips at your teaching peril!
- Karate Instructors - Six Simple Steps for Scheduling Your Classes
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Scheduling Classes has never been one of my favorite activities. Here's some good advice about scheduling that I found out through trial and error.
- Karate Instructors - Five Simple Tips for Making Each Lesson Different
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Finding a balance between teaching the required content and making classes fun and different is not always easy. Here are some good tips on how to make it happen.
- Five Common Mistakes That New Karate Instructors Make
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] If you are a new instructor, take heed of some common mistakes that others have made when starting to teach. While you are probably a competent black belt student, you are a now a beginner again in terms of teaching. So, step number 1 is getting back to a beginners mind...
- Is Your Cup Empty? Here Is Why Bruce Lee Emptied His
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] If your cup is already full, it's hard to fit any more in. Find out how and why Bruce Lee kept his cup empty.
- Why Are Basics So Important in Karate?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] A great American football coach named Vince Lombardi once said, "Excellence comes from the near-flawless execution of fundamentals." Here is how that principle applies in karate.
- Your Journey to a Black Belt in Karate
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] What are the steps that any beginner can take to ensure a successful path to the black belt? This article lays out the top ten planning and training tips for getting there. Read and follow these tips, and you will significantly increase your chances of success in getting there.
- Kihon, Kata and Kumite - The Three Ks of Karate
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] The basics of karate practice explained. These are the building blocks of everything else.
- The Real Secret to Developing an Effective Personal Training Plan
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Those who fail to plan, plan to fail. Here are some excellent guidelines on planning for success in karate, and many of them are covered here.
- The Number One Reason You Should Stick With Your Karate Training
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] The grand prize for diligent karate practice is not what you win on the floor, but what you win in life. And it is the most important reason for seeing the journey all the way to its greatest reward.
- How Do I Make the Most Out of Each and Every Training Session?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] What are the things that you can do to maximize your overall karate training experience? All of them are quite easy to implement, and will help you take your karate to the next level. Read on to find out what they are...
- To Compete or Not to Compete, Some Important Questions to Ask!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Does competition bring out the best in you? Would you like to compete with your karate? Here is the information you need in order to understand the rules of engagement.
- How to Get Past the Fear of Taking Your First Karate Belt Test
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] When it comes to tests for belts, or anything else in karate, you have nothing to fear but being unprepared. So, prepare, and be fearless. That's karate!
- Will My Martial Art Get Me to the UFC?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] The real question is "Do you want to get into the UFC?" If you do, the answer is no... or, maybe. Here's why...
- Why Do We Have to Bow so Much?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Why the need to bow so much in my karate class? Its cultural... And it won't kill you to bow a little -- or, a lot.
- Which Martial Art is The Best?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Which martial art is best? The right question is "Which martial art is best for you?" That is the one to ask. Here's why...
- Karate - What Is It Really All About?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] What is karate really all about? The real answers will surprise and possibly enlighten you.
- Karate Uniform, Karate Gear - What Does Your Karate Kid Need For Her First Class?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] So you got your kid enrolled in your local martial arts school, congratulations! This is the first step to a rewarding journey for both you and her. You probably have a few worries about what lies ahead but at the same time you're probably really excited to see your child get into the martial arts.
- The Karate Belt Rainbow - What Do the Different Colors Really Mean?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Why all of the different color designations and ranks in karate? Here is what they are and why they are used.
- The Dos and Don'ts of Karate Etiquette
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Have you ever walked into a karate school and wondered what all of the rigid hierarchy and bowing is all about? Are you currently a new member of a karate studio and are wondering what all of the foreign words and chanting means? Or are you an avid student who still wonders what it all means when you enter your "Mini Martial Arts Experience" every Wednesday evening at 6pm?
- 6 Common Doubts That Most Beginners of the Martial Arts Experience
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] The martial arts offer a very valuable journey of self-discovery. There are different stages within this journey all the way from beginner to black belt and beyond. At each stage there are different challenges and obstacles.
- The Five Core Ethics of the Martial Arts
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Many martial arts schools talk as much about ethics and philosophy, as they do about technique. Here are the five fundamentals of almost all prominent martial arts philosophy.
- Is Your Little One Ready to Become a Karate Kid?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Are you thinking about sending your youngster to karate lessons? Here are some good guidelines and questions to ask yourself to find out whether or not they are ready.
- What Should I Look for in a Good Karate School or Instructor?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Your success or your failure in karate may depend on which school you choose for yourself or a loved one. Here are some important guidelines that will help inform you in making the right decision about where you choose to take lessons.
- Is Karate Practice a Viable Option For Your Family?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] Why karate practice is such a healthy family activity. Find out why "the family that kicks together, sticks together."
- The Most Common Reasons Why People Quit Karate
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] When you start karate practice you are enthusiastic and nothing can stop you from getting to the goals you set up for yourself. These are the things that can happen that can get you off track and threaten your resolve. If you are aware of them, you can guard against them.
- Is That Karate School You Are Thinking of Joining a Mc Dojo? 4 Warning Signs That It Is!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] If you are investigating karate classes for yourself or for your youngster, read this article before signing up for anything. It gives some great pointers and tips to be on the lookout for in your investigation.
- The Hidden Costs of Choosing the Wrong Style of Martial Arts Karate
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] If you are in the process of evaluating and selecting a karate school for yourself or your child, read this article for some good advice. If you make these mistakes in choosing a new karate school, you will probably pay a big price.
- Karate Lesson 1 - Developing Discipline and Self-Control
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] My most influential teachers always said the most important karate lesson was whatever fostered greater discipline and self control. They wisely pointed out, that with this foundation in place, everything else follows in natural order.
- The 8 Main Elements of a Typical Karate Class
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] If you wonder what goes on in a typical karate class, read this article and find out. It lists the eight basic activities that take place.
- 7 Ways That the Karate Kid Is More Successful In School
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] The Karate Kid is a great movie, but it's fiction. This article is fact. It lists the 7 most common ways that karate helps kids succeed in school. If your child needs help in any of these areas then it may be time to start paying attention to the benefits of karate practice.
- The Top 10 Reasons to Start Karate
[Recreation-and-Sports:Martial-Arts] This article is intended for you if you are investigating or just getting started in karate practice. It lists the top 10 reasons for starting or continuing, and give a brief explanation of each one. These 10 reasons are the results of our own surveys and are listed by order of the most popular reasons.
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