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Dave Hoover
- Feb 2, 2019
- 1 min
"Isn't Tai Chi better for self-defence than Karate?"
This was the question one of my new Tai Chi students asked after class earlier this week. My answer was “That depends on how you train.”...
Dave Hoover
- Apr 24, 2018
- 1 min
3 Lessons From Class – Speed & Power
It has been a while since I’ve blogged about lessons from class so here are three concepts we’ve been working on lately. 1. Hit hard and...
Dave Hoover
- Mar 10, 2018
- 2 min
20 Precepts of Karate-do
To progress at every belt, there is a grading. Students are tested on basics, kata, bunkai (applications of the kata), and self-defence....
Dave Hoover
- Mar 3, 2018
- 2 min
5 Rules for Karate Pad Work
Hitting the pads, using either focus mitts or tai pads, is a solid workout, great fun, and an essential component of any karate training...
Dave Hoover
- Feb 25, 2018
- 1 min
Martial Arts can improve your attention span and alertness - new study
A recent study on martial arts concluded that participants benefit from improved mental faculties, particularly improved attention span...
Dave Hoover
- Feb 20, 2018
- 1 min
Precision beats power.
Timing beats speed.
This is advice for the smaller defender against a larger assailant. This is wisdom for those of us who may be slowing down somewhat as we...
Dave Hoover
- Feb 16, 2018
- 1 min
Set goals
Imagine a baby learning to walk. On his first attempt, does he fall down? Absolutely. And on his second, third, and several attempts...
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