This is a Zen saying I learned in Advanced Metaphysics class. I can just imagine the scene that ended with this line. "Teacher," a monk asks. "What do I do after attaining Enlightenment?" "After Enlightenment," the teacher answers, "The laundry." But what does this line mean? More importantly, what does it mean within the context of karate?  [Read more]

What is the Dojo Kun and how important is it to a Karateka?  [Read more]

 “Karate is back!” With this proud declaration after his knockout victory over Rashad Evans thus winning the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, Lyoto Machida has put the traditional style of karate back on the map in the world of mixed martial arts.  [Read more]